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