Physiopedia Awards Programme

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

Introduction[edit | edit source]

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 the global physiotherapy profession as a whole. These awards also serve to showcase the impact these contributions are having on the global physiotherapy profession.

Anyone positively contributing to Physiotherapy and/or Physiopedia can nominate a candidate, and in turn, be nominated. Awards are decided by the awards committee and are given each month (Top Candidates) as well as annually (Annual Awards Programme) in June.

Criteria[edit | edit source]

The following criteria will be considered to determine award recipients:

  • Quality, quantity and impact to the physiotherapy / physical therapy profession;
  • 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;
  • Demonstrated leadership and leading by example;
  • Overall enthusiasm for the forward movement of the global physiotherapy profession.

Monthly Awards[edit | edit source]

Every month one award is given 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[edit | edit source]

The awards, given annually, include:

  1. Top Contributor - The individual who has contributed the most.
  2. Physiopedia Superstar - Outstanding contributions by an individual.
  3. Best Project - Most impactful project.
  4. Social Media Impact Award - Includes contributions to Physiopsot and impact via social media.
  5. Physioplus Superstar - Individual who collects the most Physioplus points.
  6. Physiospot Superstar - Individual with the most posts and contributions on Physiospot.
  7. Outstanding Leadership - Individual that demonstrates great leadership as any part of the Physiopedia project.
  8. Physiotherapy Impact Award  - The contribution that has made the greatest impact on physiotherapy practice.
  9. Innovation Award - Most forward thinking and creative contributions.
  10. Global Impact Award - The contribution that has made the greatest impact on the global profession.

Guidelines[edit | edit source]

  • Nominations are due by 15 June 2022 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 the 1st July annually.

Submit Your Nomination[edit | edit source]

Your nominations need to be returned by 15 June 2022 at 12:00 (noon) GMT.

Please feel free to send us a nomination for each category. If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda.

2021 Monthly Award Recipients[edit | edit source]

2019 - 2020 Monthly Award Recipients[edit | edit source]

Read about our latest Top Contributor on Physiospot.

Annual Award Winners (2020-21)[edit | edit source]

AWARDED to: AWARDS
Lucinda Hampton Top Contributor -made the most contributions to Physiopedia content
Vidya Acharya Physiopedia Superstar – outstanding contributions by an individual
Paul Hendrick Best Project – most impactful content development project.
Shwe Shwe U Marma Social Media Impact Award – most impact made through social media
Charlotte Bijkerk Physioplus Superstar – individual has who collected the most Physioplus points.
Claire Knott Physiospot Superstar – individual with the most posts and contributions on Physiospot.
Jacquie Kieck Outstanding Leadership – the individual that demonstrates great leadership as any part of the Physiopedia project.
Joyce Murenzi Physiotherapy Impact Award – the contribution that has made the greatest impact on physiotherapy practice.
Lucy Aird Innovation Award – most forward thinking and creative contributions.
Darren Brown Global Impact Award – the contribution that has made the greatest impact on the global profession.
Amanda Ager Special Award - for overall contributions and nominations made across all categories.

Read about the recipients here!

Thank you to all who have submitted nominations for the 2020-2021 year.

Annual Award Recipients (2019-20)[edit | edit source]

AWARDED to: AWARDS
Lucinda Hampton Top Contributor -made the most contributions to Physiopedia content
Kim Jackson Physiopedia Superstar – outstanding contributions by an individual
Vince dePaul Best Project – most impactful content development project.
Selena Horner Social Media Impact Award – most impact made through social media
Tri Yuwono Physioplus Superstar – individual has who collected the most Physioplus points.
Kim Jackson Physiospot Superstar – individual with the most posts and contributions on Physiospot.
Tarina Van Der Stockt Outstanding Leadership – the individual that demonstrates great leadership as any part of the Physiopedia project.
Tony Lowe Physiotherapy Impact Award – the contribution that has made the greatest impact on physiotherapy practice.
Dr. Jenny Setchell Innovation Award – most forward thinking and creative contributions.
Naomi O’Reilly Global Impact Award – the contribution that has made the greatest impact on the global profession.

Read about the recipients here!

Thank you to all who have submitted nominations for the 2019-2020 year.

Please send in your nominations by 15 June 2022 at 12:00 (noon) GMT.[edit | edit source]