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PTDA Foundation accepting nominations for 2025 Leadership Awards

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Nominations Open for the Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award Until June 13

The PTDA Foundation is now inviting nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award.

The Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award recognizes a woman at any stage of her career who has made meaningful contributions to her company and the PT/MC industry throughout the past year. This award is presented annually, based on merit. Learn more about the award and download a nomination form at ptworkforce.org/McDonaldAward.

Established in 2021, the Robert (Bob) K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award honors young professionals who demonstrate a commitment and ambition to grow within the PT/MC industry. Learn more about the Robert K. Callahan Award and download a nomination form at ptworkforce.org/CallahanAward.

Nominations for each award are due by June 13. Both awards will be presented at the Industry Summit at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country in San Antonio, Texas on October 24.

The PTDA Foundation, whose work is funded solely by donations, was founded in 1982. Its core purpose is to champion education, outreach, and research initiatives relevant to the PT/MC industry that enhance industry stakeholders’ knowledge and/or professionalism and productivity.

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