MSOT AWARDS
MSOT promotes the profession of occupational therapy by providing awards of recognition to occupational therapy students and practicing occupational therapists.
If you have questions related to the MSOT Awards & Nominations, please email: [email protected]
MSOTRF Presentation Award
The MSOTRF Presentation Award provides financial support towards the presentation of original research findings by occupational therapists presenting at a national or international scientific meeting.
Outstanding OT Award
The Outstanding OT Award was established in 1989 as a means to honour a MSOT member who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession (MSOT Board members are not eligible while in office).
Professional Development Bursary
In 2024 the MSOT Board is offering up to 10 Professional Development Bursaries.
Complete the form on the link above by July 31, 2024. If more than 10 applications are received a draw will occur on August 2, 2024 and recipients will be contacted by the Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation to receive the funds. Recipients will also be announced at the OT Celebration Night from a random draw of applicants. This award of $200 supports MSOT members in funding previously attending professional development. It is for professional development done in the previous year (October 1, 2023-August 1, 2024).
Mary Judd Research Award
The Mary Judd Research Award is designed to encourage and contribute to the growth of research on occupational performance and occupational therapy within Manitoba. The winner receives up to a maximum $1,000 in financial support towards their research.
Submit your applications to [email protected]
MSOT Milestone Recognition
Beginning in 2023, MSOT will be recognizing current MSOT members for their years of service as an Occupational Therapist,
at 10, 25, 40, 50 years, etc…
All those recognized will be entered into a draw for a gift.
MSOT Award for Professional Excellence in Fieldwork
The award is presented to the recipient at OT Celebration Night to recognize a graduating student from the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at the University of Manitoba who has consistently demonstrated “traits of excellence” in their first three fieldwork placements. This award was established in 1999.
