Awards and Recognitions
The National Academy of Recreational Therapists proudly sponsors award programs that recognize outstanding achievements and support emerging professionals in our field.
NART Future Scholars
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The National Academy of Recreational Therapists (NART)—an honor society of distinguished Fellows—invites emerging scholars and professionals to bridge the gap between clinical practice and higher education.
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NART is dedicated to advancing recreational therapy through rigorous research, advocacy, and mentorship. The Future Scholars Program is our premier initiative to prepare the next generation of faculty members and researchers who will lead our profession into the future.
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Financial Support: Up to $1,000 to cover conference-related travel, lodging, and registration.
More Than a Scholarship: An Immersive Leadership Experience
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This program isn't just a financial award; it is a strategic investment in your academic career. As a NART Future Scholar, you will step into an elite network of mentors and peers, gaining:
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Direct Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from leading NART Fellows and national scholars.
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National Exposure: Full participation in the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Annual Conference.
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High-Level Networking: Exclusive opportunities to engage with the field's top decision-makers.
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Financial Support: Up to $1,000 to cover conference-related travel, lodging, and registration.
Marcia Carter Scholarly Manuscript Award
Eligibility
Each year, one manuscript from the Therapeutic Recreation Journal – Annual in Therapeutic Recreation (issues 3 and 4 of the previous year and issues 1 and 2 of the current year) will be selected for the Marcia Carter Best Paper Award.
Criteria
The winning manuscript will significantly advance the field by contributing new knowledge or best practices, meeting high research and writing standards, and offering innovative approaches that improve services and outcomes. It should strengthen the profession’s evidence base, support effective use of the APIE-D process, and promote practices that benefit diverse clients and interprofessional collaboration.