Call for Nominations
2026 MAOT Awards
Know someone deserving of recognition? Explore the 2026 award
categories and submit a nomination for the MAOT/RIOTA Annual
Fall Conference.
Nominations close: September 18, 2026
Awards will be presented at the 2026 MAOT/RIOTA Annual
Fall Conference on November 6, 2026.
How to Nominate
-REVIEW AWARD CATEGORIES
Explore the award categories below and review the eligibility and nomination requirements for the award the best fits your nominee
-COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
Download and complete the application below
-SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION
Email your completed application to info@maot.org by September 15, 2026
Award Categories
The Herbert Hall Award for Outstanding Service to the Profession of Occupational Therapy
Recognizes an individual or group who has demonstrated outstanding service to the profession of Occupational Therapy within the state of Massachusetts
MAOT Outstanding Practitioner for Clinical Excellence
Recognizes an exceptional occupational therapy practitioner
The Linda Savino Award for Outstanding Political Activism
Recognizes an Occupational Therapy practitioner who has demonstrated outstanding service to the profession of Occupational Therapy in the area of political activism.
The Catherine Anne Trombly Award for Contribution to Occupational Therapy Education and Research
Recognizes an exceptional occupational therapy educator and/or researcher who has made outstanding contributions to the profession
MAOT Fieldwork Educator of the Year
Recognizes exceptional clinical teaching by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants that promotes ethical and evidence-based practice and professional advocacy in students.
Linda Duncombe Memorial Award for Mental Health
Recognizes an exceptional occupational therapy practitioner who promotes the role of occupational therapy and student interest in the practice of mental health.