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Submissions due October 4, 2024
Presented to a member, past or present, of the APTA Rhode Island who has selflessly provided distinguished service to the Rhode Island Chapter and to the community and has significantly helped advance the profession of physical therapy.
To submit a nomination, please click the button below and complete the application form:
1992 – Mary I. DuVally
1993 – Kimberly Crealey-Rouillier
1994 – Mark J. Rowinski
1995 – Janice Hulme
1996 – Faith Davis
1997 – Donna Boyle
1998 – Mary Shiel L’Esperance
1999 – Robert O’Brien
2000 – Jo Ann Harlow
2001 – Lisa Demers
2006 – Michelle Collie
2007 – Mark Rowinski
2011 – Deirdre Robinson
2012 – Beth Marcoux
2013 – Marc Desilet
2015 – Wendy Baltzer-Fox
2016 – Linda Resnik, PT, PhD
2018 – Melissa Nassaney
2019 – Jason Harvey
2021 – Carol Petrie
2023 – Greg Doucette
The APTA Rhode Island is proud to recognize outstanding physical therapist assistants through the Zelia Celona Award. This accolade will be presented to one exceptional individual who demonstrates remarkable achievements in three key areas: clinical excellence, service to the profession, and service to the community.
Three finalists will be selected for this honor, with the final award recipient chosen by the APTA RI Awards Committee. The award will be presented during the Annual Meeting.
To submit a nomination, please click the button below and complete the application form:
2019: Al Hulley
2021: Lisa Dowden
2023: Toni Spirito
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