Excellence in Clinical Practice Award

This award is given to an APTA TN member who has made an outstanding contribution to the clinical practice of physical therapy.  The criteria for nomination include engaged in extensive practice for at least 10 years; positively and substantially affected the shape, scope, and quality of physical therapy practice; and has had an impact on other physical therapists in a manner that has increased their abilities to practice physical therapy.

2025 Derik Elmore

2024  Karen Buehlman

2023  Carol Blair

2022  Zach Sutton

2021  Marie Howell

2020  Jennifer Dalton

2019  Rebecca Dickinson

2018  Randy Cannon

2017  Andy Gean

2016  Connie Petty

2015  William Deml, Jr.

2013  Graeme Keys

2012  James Kidd

2011 David Finch

2010  Duane Williams 

2009  Jeannette Beach & Craig O’Neil

2008  Bertie Gatlin

2005  Connie Petty

2004 Buddy McKnight

2003  Susan Stralka

1999  Mary Jo Marino