Broadening Horizons Award
The Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association recognizes and supports innovation in the field of Therapeutic Recreation. This award may be presented annually to not more than one member of ATRA who has broadened our field of practice.
Qualifications:
- Current Professional Membership in the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association; and
- Exceptional contribution to the profession which has affected philosophy or practice, and
- Appearances to groups in person, over the radio or television pertaining to the broad field of Therapeutic Recreation; or
- Articles in newspapers or magazines on topics pertaining to Therapeutic Recreation; or
- Research which has helped advance the profession; or
- Author/co-author of any book on Therapeutic Recreation or related fields; or
- Has expanded the field of Therapeutic Recreation into a new setting (i.e. Home Care, Schools, Seniors Housing, etc.); or
- Has taken a lead role in innovative approaches to Therapeutic Recreation (i.e., programming, treatment, leisure education, community enhancement, etc.)
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