Tomeico Faison

National American Occupational Therapy Association · April 2025 "Established in 1973, the Roster of Fellows recognizes occupational therapists who through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, advocacy, and/or guidance have made a significant contribution over time to the profession with a measured impact on consumers of occupational therapy services and/or members of the Association. Description and purpose To recognize occupational therapists who through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, advocacy, and/or guidance have made a significant contribution over time to the profession with a measured impact on consumers of occupational therapy services and/or members of the Association. To provide an incentive to contribute to the advancement of the profession. Minimal requirements The nominee(s) shall have made a significant contribution to the profession by utilizing special skills and/or knowledge on behalf of members, consumers, public/community at large, and/or other organizations. Both scholarly contribution and organizational leadership will be considered. Specific information regarding award Multiple awards may be given each year. Person(s) receiving this award may self identify by using “FAOTA” after their signature. These initials shall be included in the identifying information that follows their name in the registry as evidence of this honor." https://www.aota.org/community/awards/roster-of-fellows-award More about this award

Jeanette Bair Writer’s

Other American Occupational Therapy Association · April 2024 The Jeanette Bair writer's award was established by the Association Executive Board in 1999 to honor the high standards and innovative thinking of Jeanette Bair, who served as executive director for 12 years of her 21 years of service to the Association. "This award recognizes the author(s) of a feature article in OT Practice that inspires occupational therapy practitioners to use their management and leadership skills to create better access to occupational therapy services and to promote the profession." https://www.aota.org/community/awards/jeanette-bair-writers-award More about this award

Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Occupational Therapy

National American Occupational Therapy Association · August 2022 The Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Occupational Therapy was "established in 1973 as the Certificate of Appreciation and renamed in 2015, this award expresses the appreciation of the Association for extraordinary contributions to the advancement of occupational therapy with the purpose "to express the appreciation of the Association for extraordinary contributions to the advancement of occupational therapy." aota.org More about this award

NOVA Award

State NC Occupational Therapy Association · 2004 "The NOVA Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the practice of Occupational Therapy during the individual’s first five years in the profession." ncota.org More about this award

Marlys Mitchell Pioneer Award

University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · August 2001 Awarded to one student at graduation secondary to leadership and community impact potential