We love to shine a spotlight on those who shine in our profession.

The Academy has established the following annual awards for members: The Award of Excellence, The Distinguished Service Award, and The Professional Merit Award. Please visit our Academy Awards Page    to nominate active members. Below  is a listing of our awards, as well as those presented each award in over the past years:

Members in Action:

Honoring Excellence:  Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association

The Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the APTA (FAPTA) represents the highest membership category within the APTA.  This prestigious honor serves as an inspiration for all physical therapists, encouraging them to strive for professional excellence.    The designation is open to APTA physical therapist members or life member physical therapists who have demonstrated unwavering efforts to advance the physical therapy profession for over 15 years prior to their nomination.  To learn more about Catherine Worthingham and this award, click HERE.

Pamela Unger PT, DPT, FAPTA was recently honored at this year's APTA Honors & Awards Ceremony as a Recipient of the FAPTA Award.

Congratulations Pam!

Presidential Awards, Academy Awards, and Certificates of Appreciation

Honoring Excellence at CSM 

Each year at the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), we celebrate the individuals who make ACEWM exceptional.  Without the dedication of our volunteers, researchers, and leaders, we could not advance physical therapy in biophysical agents, electrodiagnostics, neuromusculoskeletal ultrasonography, and wound care.  Their contributions drive innovation, education, and patient care-shaping the future of our profession.

Recipients by Year

*To view the current year's award and recognition recipients, visit  our Recognitions & Award    Recipients page or click HERE.