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Fellows Nominations

Current Active Fellows are invited to submit formal nomination letters for qualified candidates. In accordance with NART By-Laws, no more than five new members will be elected to the Academy each year.

Nominee Requirements

Professional
Credentials

[a] Certification as a CTRS® or have been formerly certified as a CTRS® before retirement;

[b] A state license, registration, or certification in compliance with state regulations, or formerly credentialed before retirement (if appropriate to fellow’s state of residence)

Professional Competence

Demonstrated competence through professional activities over a minimum of 10 years

Professional Achievements

A minimum of two of the following:

(a) quality as well as quantity of contributions to the literature of the profession,

(b) recognition of leadership and extensive participation in professional associations and organizations, and/or

(c) acknowledged outstanding performance as a teacher, leader, administrator, practitioner, or researcher in the field of recreational therapy

Organizational Commitment

A willingness to further the goals of the National Academy of Recreational Therapists and participate in its affairs

Nomination for Appointment to the Academy

Names of candidates for membership are placed in nomination by a formal letter from a current member of the Academy. This nomination is accompanied by a biographical summary, which includes the nominee's professional experience, significant publications, presentations, professional affiliations including offices, awards and honors (e.g., ATRA Distinguished Fellow), and professional activities.

In accordance with NART By-Laws, no more than five new members will be elected to the Academy each year.

Election to NART requires either [a] a two-thirds majority of vots cast (when there are less than five candidates) or [b] enough votes cast to fall in the top five rankings (when there are more than five candidates). Fellows can vote for up to five candidates on any nomination slate.

Bylaws, Article III, Section 2

NART Fellow Nomination Form