CTRA 2019 Award Winners

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Dr. Gonzaga Da Gama
Susan Hutchinson

The recipient of this award demonstrates leadership in his/her student of professional organization as a member of the board assisted in organizing annual conference or presented at the annual conference. Demonstrated leadership with his or her involvement with CTRA as a board member, conference organizer or presenter at CTRA. Current CTRA member in good standing with a history of membership for at least 1 year. Demonstrated that their work encompasses a global perspective of person abilities by considering the culture context of the person service are being provided. A willingness to work effectively with other TR professionals to enhance TR service delivery. Has shared their insights in TR professional newsletter, TR student newsletter or TR journals to enhance TR service delivery and that they can apply global concepts to local TR service delivery.

Professional of the Year
Linda Ostryzniuk

The recipient of this award must be a current CTRA member in good standing with a history of membership for at least 1 year. They must have made a significant contribution to the field of Therapeutic Recreation which may include but is not limited to service on committees and boards which represent advancement in our field, outstanding client care advocacy work in the field of Therapeutic Recreation and the development of workshops/presentations promoting Therapeutic Recreation across Canada. They must also have a commitment to ongoing involvement in advancing personal and professional knowledge related to Therapeutic Recreation.

Outstanding Project Award:
Douglas College

This award is given to a student member in good standing with CTRA. The student must be employed full-time or part-time in an accredited university or college program. They must have undertaken an independent challenge or an academic assignment that encompasses initiative, innovation and demonstrates the ability to implement a program or project within the population or community base of interest. Must have a talent that is far reaching, crossing borders into various settings, including new and potential service areas. Creativity is encouraged and welcome in terms of where and how TR is being implemented across Canada by aspiring professionals.

CTRA Innovative Practice in Therapeutic Recreation Award: Heidi Davis

Recipients of this award must be a current CTRA member in good standing with a history of
membership for at least 1 year. They are required to have developed an innovative practice or
have conducted research in Therapeutic Recreation service. Evidence of stimulating adoption of
said practice(s) by professionals at regional, provincial, national and/or international levels and
has demonstrated transfer of knowledge and expertise to other professionals.

Outstanding Volunteer Award:
CTRA Chapter Committee

Recipient - Chapter Committee
This award is given to a CTRA member that has donated their time in service to CTRA.
They have also provided ongoing assistance and support to the CTRA throughout the year in the form of i.e. committee work etc.

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