WSTRA RT/TR Volunteer of the Year
For outstanding TR-related volunteerism. May be bestowed annually to only one (1) volunteer in TR-related setting. Recipient may receive one (1) time in any ten (10) year period.
Criteria
- Not a WSTRA Board or Professional Recognition Committee member at time of nomination, selection or receipt.
- Two (2) or more years service to TR-related program/organization within jurisdiction.
- Worked toward fulfilling program/organization mission and vision.
- Excellent attendance, dependability and adherence to policy and procedure.
- Demonstrated empathy, caring and sensitivity.
- TR contribution demonstrated by one (1) of following:
- Prepared, sponsored, or supported local, state or national TR-related public policy as supported by WSTRA.
- Addressed one (1) or more groups in person, on radio or TV regarding TR and/or the program/organization volunteering for.
- TR-related research contribution.
- Created, designed or manufactured equipment improving recreation experiences for people with disabilities.
- Raised significant funds for program/organization volunteering for.
- Other exemplary contributions to TR and/or program/organization volunteering for.
Recipients
2001
George McKinley
Adaptive Water Ski Program, St Lukes Rehabilitation Center
Adaptive Alpine Ski Program, Spokane Parks & Recreation
Spokane, WA
2002
Fred Vierling
Therapeutic Recreation, Providence Everett Medical Center
Everett, WA
2003
Trent Garner
Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation Care and Geriatrics and Extended Care Services, VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Seattle, WA
2005
R.B. Brown
SKIFORALL Foundation
Bellevue, WA
2006
David Nebel
Community Integration Services
Redmond, WA
2007
Virginia Banks and Daisy
Skagit Valley Hospital
Mount Vernon, WA
2008
Louise Marrone
Recreation Therapy, Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Swedish Medical Center/Cherry Hill Campus
Seattle, WA
2009
Carol Satre and Sally
Recreation Therapy, Transitional Care Unit of the Community Living Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Seattle, WA
2010
Don Risen
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
