Wonderful and inspiring evening celebrating the good work of so many amazing professionals in the world of Physical Therapy - including our leader, Richard Jackson! Congratulations RJ!
This award was given to Richard for meeting the following criteria:
Increasing social awareness and improving societal welfare: These are activities initiated by physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and/or students of physical therapy working alone or in association with others to address and positively impact societal welfare.
Leadership and volunteerism: Contributions can be demonstrated through leadership, influence, service, or achievements and sustained efforts to improve the societal welfare over a period of at least 1 year preceding nomination for the award.
Philanthropic initiatives and advancement of physical therapy: These are activities of a high moral caliber and charitable nature. Activities should be documented and/or implemented through at least 2 channels (eg,publications, provision of services, programs)that have influenced these respective areas in durable ways.