Spotlight On Our Profession:
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| Congratulations to our first member spotlight of the year, Angela Paynter, OTR/L! She is an Occupational Therapist at Elite Therapy, Edmond OK. Her nominator said, “She is the most sincere OT you will ever meet. She goes above and beyond for her patients, even finding them clothes/shoes when realizing their extreme need.” Angela graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2006 with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy specializing in early intervention. She has extensive experience working with children with a wide range of developmental delays and sensory processing issues in schools, home, community settings and pediatric clinics. She is especially passionate about helping children who have experienced trauma due to family separation and advocating for all families to be able to access the services their children need to experience their highest potential. She is an absolute delight to work with and shows sincere compassion to everyone around her. Congratulations Angela! OKOTA salutes you and all of the wonderful things you add to our profession in the state of Oklahoma! |
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OKOTA Awards
Every year, OKOTA presents awards to honor outstanding people and their dedication. The following are the award categories:
Occupational Therapist of the Year
- Must be an OTR and current member of OKOTA.
Occupational Therapy Assistant of the Year
- Must be a COTA and current member of OKOTA.
Service Award
- Any member of OKOTA is eligible.
Health Advocate Award
- May be an allied health professional or related professional who supports or promotes Occupational Therapy. No membership required.
Occupational Therapy Advocacy Award
- Must be a licensed, currently practicing OT or OTA, nominated by a member of OKOTA for promoting occupational therapy- best practice, advocacy, and community awareness for our profession. Non-members are eligible.
OKOTA Educator Award
- Must be a current member, nominated for excellence in education: for valuable research, fieldwork supervision, clinical instruction, or leadership in OT- related educational programs.
Helen Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award
- (Benefits include free lifetime membership and OKOTA event registrations.)
- Shall have been an active member of OKOTA for 25 years or more.
Shall have served as an officer or committee chair for 10 years or more.
- Shall be an active member of OKOTA at the time the award is given.
- Shall have been actively employed as an occupational therapist for 30 years or more.
Award nominations are currently closed but will reopen for 2024.