APTA Emerging Leader Award Nominations Deadline

The Emerging Leader Award was established to annually honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary service to the profession and APTA early in their careers This award honors a PT or PTA who has demonstrated extraordinary service early in his or her physical therapy career. The individual should have made exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to the APTA, APTA Pelvic Health, and the physical therapy profession to advance APTA’s vision. The nominee must be a current PT or PTA member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy for at least 5 years and no more than 10 years from formal graduation. The nominee must have current or prior service on one or more appointed or elected groups at the component or national level. Nominations are due by April 15, 2025. Review eligibility criteria and nominate today!

According to Ebony Jackson Clark, PT, DPT, CLT, WCS, a past awardee:

"Winning this award is both an incredible honor and a validation of the passion and dedication I have poured into advancing pelvic health physical therapy. Professionally, it serves as motivation to continue advocating for innovation, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration in pelvic health. If you know someone who is making a difference—whether through clinical excellence, education, advocacy, or research—take the time to acknowledge their efforts. Your nomination could inspire them and others to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in pelvic health."

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