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WSTRA Commendation of Merit

For exceptional contributions to WSTR/TR. May be bestowed annually to one (1) or more persons, not a WSTRA member or TR-related volunteer, OR to one (1) or more public, private or voluntary organizations advocating, promoting and/or supporting the delivery of TR-related services or adaptive recreation to people with disabilities OR to one (1) or more institutions providing TR-related health, treatment, rehabilitation and/or human services. Recipient may receive one (1) time in any ten (10) year period.

Criteria

Lived, worked or organized within jurisdiction when contributions made.
Contributed to WSTRA/TR in one (1) or more of following in last five (5) years:

Prepared, sponsored, or supported local, state or national TR-related public policy as supported by WSTRA.
Raised significant funds to benefit WSTRA or TR.
Addressed one (1) or more groups in person, on radio or TV regarding WSTRA and/or TR.
Sponsored or supported WSTRA and/or TR professional development.
Supported one (1) or more TR professionals in TR-related research, holding professional association offices, presenting instruction, authoring or editing publications, developing audiovisual material or attending professional development.
Recognized contributor to one (1) or more WSTRA and/or TR-related publications.
Developed one (1) or more new techniques, programs or protocols in TR treatment, education or recreation provision.
Created, designed or manufactured equipment improving recreation experiences for people with disabilities.
TR-related research contribution.
Other exemplary contributions to WSTRA and/or TR.