There are too many of art therapists 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 tohonor those who have added to Art Therapy, PATA, and the Washington, DC areain the field of Art Therapy.
*PATA Nancy Schoebel Scholarship Award* :Presented to Students forExcellence in WritingNancy Shoebel (1952-1990) was a founding member of the Potomac Art TherapyAssociation. She strived for excellence in every aspect of her work. Nancywas active in legislative affairs, NCATA, and other committees for the AATA.She helped to revitalize PATA in the 1970’s. This award is presentedannually to an Art Therapy Student demonstrating excellence in writing asdetermined by submission of a paper which will be judged by blind review.The winner will have their paper published in PATA Newsletter. Nominationsand entries will be sought annually with the deadline of July 30th. Criteriafor this award will include: Nominees must be a graduate student currently enrolled in an AATA approvedprogram and a student member of AATA and the Potomac Art TherapyAssociation.Nominees should demonstrate excellence in writing through the submission ofa nomination form and case study, a research paper, examination of atechnique, or exploration of a theory.
*PATA Professional Scholarship Award**:
*Presented for Commitment toEducation, Supervision, Continuing Education and Professional Development
This award is presented annually to a Registered and Board Certified ArtTherapist 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. Thewinner 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 theAmerican Art Therapy Association and the Potomac Art Therapy Association. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional commitment to the education of arttherapy students, supervision of art therapy graduates, and/or promotion ofthe art therapy field through continuing education and/or professionaldevelopment. Nominees should demonstrate outstanding leadership to the goal of education,supervision, and scholarship. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to communication between and amongart therapists as well as the health care community. Nominees will be evaluated on the potential for contribution to benefit boththe 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 demonstratingoutstanding service in fulfilling its mission. The winner will be presentedwith a full year’s membership in PATA. Nominations will be sought annuallywith the deadline of July 30th. Criteria for this award will include:Nominees must be a member of the American Art Therapy Association and thePotomac 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 FORMPATA AWARD NOMINATION FORM*
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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 NancySchoebel ScholarshipPATA Professional Scholarship*PATA Distinguished Service Award*
Please attach a one-page explanation of the nominee’s contributions and howthe nominee meets the award criteria. If you are a student applying for the Nancy Schoebel Award, please attach your paper for consideration.
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Please return this form by July 30, 2009 to: hbardot@gwu.edu
Please mail in or save paper and download this form, fill out and return viae-mail by July 30, 2009 to:hbardot@gwu.edu
