This award goes to an APTA TN member who has provided exceptional service to the profession of physical therapy. The award is named after the first recipient, Carol likens, who served as the president of the Tennessee Chapter from 1985 – 1995. Her vision, leadership, and commitment to the profession brought the Chapter one of its greatest periods of growth and service to members.
2026 Patricia M. King
2025 Nancy Fell
2023 June Hanks
2022 Jane David
2021 Danny Smith
2020 David Harris
2019 Anne Giffin
2018 Ron Barredo
2017 Scott Newton
2016 Larry Burks
2015 Gail Bursch
2014 Cathy Hinton
2013 Randy Walker
2012 Joe Black
2011 Susan Appling
2010 Alan Meade
2006 Mac Hensley
2005 Pam White
2004 Debbie Ingram
1997 Barbara Ray
1995 Carol Likens