Physiopedia Awards Programme

Original Editor - Amanda Ager, Kim Jackson and Rachael Lowe Top Contributors - Amanda Ager, Kim Jackson, Rachael Lowe and Vidya Acharya

Physiopedia is the result of voluntary contributions from the global physiotherapy profession. The Physiopedia Awards Programme recognises and features the diligence and efforts of people who have made significant and impactful contributions to Physiopedia and, via Physiopedia, to the global physiotherapy profession. These awards also serve to showcase the impact these contributions are having on the global physiotherapy profession.

Anyone positively contributing to Physiopedia can nominate a candidate, and in turn be nominated. Awards are decided by the awards committee and are given each month as well as annually in June.


The following criteria will be considered to determine award recipients:

Quantity, quality and impact of the Physiopedia content contributions Engagement with sharing Physiopedia activity including Physiospot and social media Activity, creativity, leadership and innovation Engagement with Physiopedia team Overall enthusiasm for the forward movement of the global physiotherapy profession


Monthly Awards

Every month one award is made to the top Physiopedia contributor, the “Top Contributor” award. This award will take into account not just content contributions, but also any of the above mentioned criteria including engagement, enthusiasm, creativity, leadership and innovation.


Annual Awards

The awards given annually include: Top Contributor - the individual who has contributed the most Physiopedia Superstar - outstanding contributions by an individual Best Project - most impactful project Social Media Impact Award includes contributions to Physiopsot and impact via social media Physioplus Superstar - individual who collects the most Physioplus points Outstanding Leadership - the individual that demonstrates great leadership as any part of the Physiopedi a project Physiotherapy Impact Award - the contribution that has made the greatest impact on physiotherapy practice Innovation Award - most forward thinking and creative contributions Global Impact Award - the contribution that has made the greatest impact on the global profession

Guidelines:


Nominations for are due by 1 May 12:00 (noon) GMT in any given year. No self-nominations Recipients of a specific award from the previous year are not eligible for that same award Nominations are accepted for contributors who have served within the previous year Once the nomination period has closed the selection committee will review the nominations and award recipients will be announced on 1 June annually.

Submit your nomination







Description of each award and selection criteria

Annual Awards

Top Contributor:

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Special:ContributionScores

Superstar:

Best Project:

Best Contributor on Physiospot:

Most Popular Contributor (Social Media Impact Award):

Most P+ points:

Outstanding Leadership:

Physiotherapy Impact Award (Greatest impact on our practice):

Innovation Award (Most forward thinking and creative contributions to PP):

Global Impact Award:


Monthly awards

Top Contributor:

Most Popular Contributor:

Leading by Example Award:

Project Lead Award:

Greatest Potential Award:

Most P+ points:

Best Contributor on Physiospot:

If you have questions for us, please reach out!


To do for Awards Programme Development

Finalize number and description of each award. Create evaluation scheme for each award (Google Doc? Formstock? Open discussion with committee?). Create PP page on Awards Programme. Create Physiospot post introducing the Awards Programme. Decide on the Awards Committee. Decide how to submit a nomination. Develop PP certificates for award winners. Do we want to develop PP Badges for the award winners? Schedule a Zoom meeting with Amanda, Kim, Rachael and Tony to discuss outstanding issues.