Extraordinary Service Award | Awards | AHPA | Arthritis Health Professions Association

This award recognizes the contributions an AHPA member has made in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of our organization.

Eligibility:
Only AHPA members are eligible

Governing Committee:
AHPA membership and nominations committee chairs
Chaired by the AHPA president

Application:
Nominations put forward by the governing committee
Recipient chosen by the AHPA President

Deadline for Applications:
December 31st

Presentation:
This award is given out at the AHPA Annual Scientific meeting

Award:
$500.00

Past Award Recipients

		The 2021 Extraordinary Service Award was presented by Anne MacLeod, AHPA President to Sue MacQueen, PT, ACPAC, Past President AHPA As an ACPAC trained physiotherapist with the Arthritis Society, Sue has been a member of the AHPA for over 30 years. During her time in the role of President, she established many initiatives and processes that have advanced the mission and vision of AHPA. Relationships between AHPA and our partners have been strengthened through Sue’s engaging personality and dedicated effort to cultivate these relationships. Congratulations Sue on being a very worthy recipient of this award.

		The 2020 AHPA Extraordinary Service award was presented by AHPA President Sue MacQueen to Lynn Richards at the CRA/AHPA ASM Gala. As an Occupational Therapist with the Arthritis Society, Lynn has been an active member of AHPA for many years. She has served as our liaison with the Ontario Rheumatology Association, re-establishing a strong relationship between the two organizations. This has formed a framework for other collaborations between AHPA and rheumatology associations. Her leadership and commitment to AHPA makes Lynn a worthy recipient of this award!
		Leslie Soever 2019 Recipient of the Extraordinary Service Award (Photo: Leslie Soever, AHPA Past President & Sue MacQueen AHPA President)