APTA MN understands the value of recognizing a job well done. We are pleased to celebrate the members, family and friends for the great work they do.
Chapter Awards
Member Recognition
APTA MN Chapter Award – Krystene Berry Adou
Krystene Berry Adou from Monarch Healthcare Management received the “Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Award” for 2026. She was nominated by Holly Clynch and Jessica Scholl. Krystene has been committed to access and support for students underrepresented in physical therapy.
Callen Maupin
Callen Maupin from the Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program at the University of Minnesota presented at the APTA Minnesota in Motion Annual Conference. His topic was “The Core of Movement: Trunk Control in Balance, Posture, and Rehabilitation.”
Sharon Kimble
Sharon Kimble from the University of Minnesota PT Program presented at the APTA Minnesota in Motion Annual Conference. She presented “Be a Super Hear’o: Amplified Care of the Patient with Age Related Hearing Loss.” Sharon is the Director of the U of M’s Physical Therapy Geriatric Residency Program.
Have you or your colleague accomplished something big and amazing in the profession of PT?
We are so proud of our Minnesota members and would like to highlight those of you who speak at national conferences, have publications in the Physical Therapy field, were selected for an award or other great accomplishments!
We are collecting information to recognize PTs and PTAs in Minnesota who are also APTA members for any deserving accomplishments. This is featured every week in our MN Chapter email Eblasts.
Maybe you were recognized for service with an award, or you published a manuscript, or your colleagues will be presenting at a conference. Fill out the Recognition Form below so we can celebrate and acknowledge all the amazing talent that is home grown right here in Minnesota!
Recognition could include:
– Publications
– Local & National presentations
– APTA awards or recognition
– Significant Awards within your Work Organization
– Significant Community Awards