Rising Star Award
Rising Star Distinction
Background
This distinction is to recognize and acknowledge a student or new graduate physiotherapist (PT)/physiotherapy assistant (PTA) – 0 to 5 years of practice – who has demonstrated potential to be an excellent PT/PTA in paediatric practice through her/his exceptional contribution to paediatric education, clinical practice, and/or research.
Nominations are accepted from any of the following: clinical instructor, professor, colleague, or peer with one additional letter of support.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Paediatric Division executive committee and the successful nominee and their nominator will be notified by email. The recipient will be invited to submit a photo with a short bio which will be posted on the website and acknowledged in an e-blast to all Division members. A certificate of recognition will be sent to the recipient.
Criteria for Nomination
- Member of CPA and the Paediatric Division
- Has demonstrated consistent special interest in paediatric physiotherapy during the academic and clinical education aspects of the physiotherapy program and/or his/her initial year of clinical practice
- Has excelled in academic and clinical education aspects of the physiotherapy program, particularly in paediatric components
- Has participated in/contributed to research activities that have enhanced the evidence base for paediatric clinical practice
- Has volunteered for/participated in extra‐curricular opportunities with children during the physiotherapy program and/or first year of practice that indicates his/her commitment to paediatric physiotherapy
Nomination Documents
- Completion of the Google Form Portal
- Two copies of the Reference form
Award Process
- Award nominations open on January 31st, 2026 until March 31, 2026
- Once nomination documents have been collected please upload them here. Please ensure that all required documents are submitted, as only complete applications will be reviewed by the Paediatrics Division Executive Members.
- Successful candidates to be contacted by April 15th, 2026
- Award winners to be announced publicly in the Paediatric Division May Newsletter
