There are many art therpists who deserve to be acknowledged. The
requirements for the nomination are minimal, but the recognition is
extremely important! There are two awards for professionals and one for
students (details are listed below). Please consider taking a few minutes to
honor those who have added to Art Therapy, PATA, and the Washington, DC area
in the field of Art Therapy.
*PATA Nancy Schoebel Scholarship Award* :Presented to Students for
Excellence in Writing
Nancy Shoebel (1952-1990) was a founding member of the Potomac Art Therapy
Association. She strived for excellence in every aspect of her work. Nancy
was active in legislative affairs, NCATA, and other committees for the AATA.
She helped to revitalize PATA in the 1970’s. This award is presented
annually to an Art Therapy Student demonstrating excellence in writing as
determined by submission of a paper which will be judged by blind review.
The winner will have their paper published in PATA Newsletter. Nominations
and entries will be sought annually with the deadline of July 30th. Criteria
for this award will include:
Nominees must be a graduate student currently enrolled in an AATA approved
program and a student member of AATA and the Potomac Art Therapy
Association.
Nominees should demonstrate excellence in writing through the submission of
a nomination form and case study, a research paper, examination of a
technique, or exploration of a theory.
*PATA Professional Scholarship Award*: *Presented for Commitment to
Education, Supervision, Continuing Education and Professional Development
This award is presented annually to a Registered and Board Certified Art
Therapist demonstrating commitment to the education of art therapy students,
supervision of art therapy graduates, and/or promotion of the art therapy
field through continuing education and/or professional development. The
winner will have their biography published in PATA Newsletter. Nominations
will be sought annually with the deadline of July 30th. Criteria for this
award will include:
Nominees may be individuals or groups of individuals must be a member of the
American Art Therapy Association and the Potomac Art Therapy Association.
Nominees should demonstrate exceptional commitment to the education of art
therapy students, supervision of art therapy graduates, and/or promotion of
the art therapy field through continuing education and/or professional
development.
Nominees should demonstrate outstanding leadership to the goal of education,
supervision, and scholarship.
Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to communication between and among
art therapists as well as the health care community.
Nominees will be evaluated on the potential for contribution to benefit both
the art therapy community and the health care community as a whole.
Nominees will maintain high personal integrity and professional excellence.
*PATA Distinguished Service Award*: Presented for Recognition of Outstanding Service to PATA in fulfilling its Mission
This award is presented annually to a member of PATA demonstrating
outstanding service in fulfilling its mission. The winner will be presented
with a full year’s membership in PATA. Nominations will be sought annually
with the deadline of July 30th. Criteria for this award will include:
Nominees must be a member of the American Art Therapy Association and the
Potomac Art Therapy Association.
Nominees should demonstrate outstanding service in helping PATA fulfill its
mission.
Nominees will maintain high personal integrity and professional excellence.
PATA AWARD NOMINATION FORM
*(please type or print clearly)*
Name of Nominee: ________________________________________
Nominee’s Title(s): ____ ____________________________________
Nominee’s Place of Employment:
Nominee is *ATR* BC
Other: ___________
Nominee’s Address: ___ ________________
Nominee’s Telephone: FAX: ________________________
Email: _ ________________________________________________
Nominated for: (*check one*) PATA Nancy
Schoebel Scholarship
PATA Professional Scholarship
PATA Distinguished Service Award
Please attach a one-page explanation of the nominee’s contributions and how
the nominee meets the award criteria. If you are a student applying
for the Nancy Schoebel Award, please attach your paper for consideration.
*Contact Person’s Name:
*Title:*
*Organization: *
*Address: *
*Telephone:*
*Fax:*
*E-mail: *
*Please return this form by July 30, 2009 to: hbardot@gwu.edu*
Please attach a one-page explanation of the nominee’s contributions and how
the nominee meets the award criteria.
If you are a student applying for the Nancy Schoebel Award, please attach
your paper for consideration.
Please mail in or save paper and download this form, fill out and return via
e-mail by July 30, 2009 to:
hbardot@gwu.edu at PATA Award Nominations
