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Celebrate a Colleague with the NSPA Award of Excellence

Date: Tue, January 17, 2012

Every year, NSPA recognizes a member who has gone above and beyond in the service of their profession and/or their Association. Do you know someone who deserves to be celebrated? If yes, why not nominate him or her for the NSPA Award of Excellence!

The NSPA Award of Excellence (formerly the Silver Award) is given annually to a Nova Scotia Physiotherapist who:
• is a member in good standing in the NSPA
• has demonstrated outstanding contributions in one or more of the following areas:
   o administration
   o clinical practice
   o education
   o professional contribution
   o research

In 2011, the nomination process for the Award of Excellence was streamlined and simplified. It only takes a few moments to nominate a colleague!

The award is presented at the AGM, and includes a certificate noting the member's contribution; a souvenir gift of Nova Scotia; and complimentary NSPA membership (provincial portion) for the following membership year. 

The nomination package can be downloaded here.

Deadline for nominations is March 1, 2012.
 

Clinical Research Bursary Applications now Being Accepted

Date: Tue, January 17, 2012

NSPA's Clinical Research Bursary is provided to assist NSPA members to present research conducted within the clinical setting. Eligible expenses include travel, accommodation, conference registration, or professional services necessary for production of the presentation material. A maximum of $500 per year is available, and may be divided among two or more applicants.

Download the application package for the Clinical Research Bursary.
 
Successful bursary applicants will be selected by the NSPA Awards Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.

Deadline for all bursary applications is March 1, 2012.


 

NSPA Volunteers:  Apply for the 2012 Congress Bursary

Date: Tue, January 17, 2012

The NSPA acknowledges the often unsung commitment that volunteers make to the association to ensure the viability and profile of the profession. The Congress Bursary is intended to acknowledge this commitment and contribution to the profession, and reward a volunteer for their sacrifice of time and energy. A bursary of up to $2,000 will be available annually to a volunteer to represent NSPA at Congress.

Volunteers at all levels of the provincial association may apply (e.g., Board, Sections, Districts, Task Forces). Several conditions and requirements for this funding apply.

Download the application package for the Congress Bursary.

Successful bursary applicants will be selected by the NSPA Awards Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.

Deadline for all bursary applications is March 1, 2012.