ADTA AwardsADTA Recognition Award RecipientsBegun in 2006 – ADTA Recognition Award recipients are nominated by ADTA members and the Board of Directors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the profession of dance/movement therapy and to ADTA. Annual Research Award recipients are chosen by the ADTA Research Subcommittee. To nominate someone for an award, click here. 2023
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Annual Recognition Awards Category Descriptions and Nomination CriteriaPresident’s AwardThe President’s Award is given to a member who has (1) achieved distinction in the field, or (2) rendered outstanding service to their community, or (3) rendered outstanding service to, and demonstrated loyal interest in the ADTA. Members of the Board of Directors of the American Dance Therapy Association are also eligible for this award. Selection for award recipient comes from ADTA President. This award will be given on an as needed basis and at the discretion of the President. Outstanding Achievement AwardThe Outstanding Achievement Award is awarded annually in recognition of an ADTA member who has made a specific, significant contribution to their local town, city, county and/or chapter for the advancement of the field of dance/movement therapy. Nominees for this award may be made by Board members and voted upon by the BOD. Excellence in Education Recognition AwardThis is awarded on an as-needed basis in recognition of outstanding education in dance/movement therapy. Recipients could be educators of ADTA approved, non-approved, international, or alternate route training courses. This is awarded to an ADTA member who had made a specific, significant contribution and demonstrated excellence in the education of dance/movement therapists. Nominees for this award may be made by the Education Committee and the members of the Board and voted upon by the BOD. Exceptional Service AwardThis Award(s) is given annually and can be nominated by or given to board members, chapter members, chapter leaders, committee members for exceptional service in their local regions to the ADTA and/or chapter. Several Exceptional Service Awards could be awarded each year as determined by the selection process. Nominees for this award may be made by Board members, chapter members, chapter leaders, committee chairs, or any ADTA member and voted upon by the BOD. Leader of Tomorrow Award
Lifetime Achievement AwardThe ADTA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a specific individual for her or his lifelong and significant contribution to the American Dance Therapy Association and to the growth and development of the profession of dance/movement therapy. Nominations for this award are made and voted upon by the ADTA Board of Directors. Abundance AwardThe ADTA Abundance Award is given to an individual or individuals who demonstrate extraordinary achievement or service in one or more of the following areas:
Award recipients will have utilized proactive, visionary approaches in addressing complex challenges rebutting the scarcity-thinking approach and will exhibit qualities of innovation, vision, customization and hopefulness. Nominations for this award may be made by Board members, chapter members, chapter leaders, committee chairs, or any ADTA member. The award selection is made by a vote of the ADTA Board of Directors. Innovation AwardThis Award(s) is given annually to individual(s) who have made a specific contribution to the field of dance/movement therapy through new, alternate and creative ways. Recipients can be members of the ADTA or individuals associated with dance/movement therapy and can be nominated by any member of the ADTA and voted upon by the BOD. |
This award is given to a dance/movement therapist and Professional Member of the ADTA who demonstrates leadership within the first five years after becoming a Professional member of the ADTA. Criteria for the award are based on significant achievement, such as serving in Chapter leadership roles, creating a program for providing dance/movement therapy services, advocacy in regulatory or legislative affairs, completing or publishing a research project, public relations/marketing achievements, winning a grant or other successes. More than one award can be given each year. Nominees for this award may be made in conjunction with the Members-at-Large, Chapter Leaders, and members of the Board voted upon by the BOD. This person should be in the field for less than five years.