OSOT Innovation and Impact Award

This award recognizes innovation in occupational therapy practice that demonstrates a positive impact on the profession, its practice, or the delivery of healthcare services in Ontario. Priority is given to projects that meet OSOT's Strategic Plan priorities.

1. OSOT member or team/collaborating partner (led by an OSOT member or OSOT member plays an integral role in the project/initiative).
2. Has not received an OSOT Innovation and Impact Award in the last five years.
3. Nominated by any OSOT member or may self-nominate.
4. Nominee(s) will demonstrate one or more of the following:

• identify needs and take steps to positively impact and improve client care and outcomes or the health and well-being of Ontarians. 
• work collaboratively with interprofessional colleagues, clients or communities and play a significant role in creating innovative models of care, programs or initiatives that improve health and/or health care services in Ontario.
• look for ways to share their innovations to advance the impact of their achievements.