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CRITERIA
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
Qualifications
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Not BOD or committee member at time of nomination, selection or receipt
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Two (2) or more years service to TR-related program/organization within jurisdiction
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Worked toward fulfilling program/organization mission and vision
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Excellent attendance, dependability and adherence to policy and procedure
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Demonstrated empathy, caring and sensitivity
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TR contribution demonstrated by one (1) of following:
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Prepared, sponsored, or supported local, state or
national TR-related public policy as supported by WSTRA.
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Addressed one (1) or more groups in person, on radio or TV
regarding TR and/or the program/organization volunteering for.
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TR-related research contribution.
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Created, designed or manufactured equipment improving recreation experiences for people with disabilities.
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Raised significant funds for
program/organization volunteering for.
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Other exemplary contributions to TR
and/or program/organization volunteering for.
Past Recipients
2001
George McKinney
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
2008
Louise Marrone
Recreation Therapy
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Swedish Medical Center/Cherry Hill Campus
Seattle, WA
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