The Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Award is given to the Physical Therapist Assistant APTA MN member who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in clinical practice, community service, and personal commitment to physical therapy.

Award Criteria and Nomination Form

View this award’s criteria and submit a nomination

Past Award Winners

• 2023: Jackie Lacek, PTA
• 2022: Heather A. Van Grootheest, PTA, BA
• 2021: Alicia Backer, PTA
• 2020: Kelly Wittnebel, PTA, ATC
• 2019: Rachel Winthrop, PTA
• 2018: Sara Conrad, PTA, ART, APP
  
• 2017: Jessica Scholl, PTA, MA
• 2015: Julia A. McDonald, PTA
• 2014: Pamela Wilmouth, PTA
• 2013: Jan Haley, PTA
• 2006: Laura Klatt, PTA
• 1999: Terry McDevitt, PTA
• 1998: Susan Hentges, PTA