
03 Feb Nominate your deserving colleagues!
Recognizing Excellence in Occupational Therapy
The Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT) is proud to honor outstanding professionals through two distinguished awards — the SAOT Inspiring OT Award and the SpOTlight OT Award. These awards celebrate exceptional contributions, leadership, and innovation that have advanced the occupational therapy profession in Singapore.
SAOT Inspiring OT Award
Nomination Criteria:
• Registered Occupational Therapist with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• At least 15 years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist (including those currently working as Educators, Managers, or Policy makers)
• Current SAOT Ordinary Member and had volunteered with SAOT
Evaluation Domains:
Contributed significantly towards elevating the quality of Occupational Therapy practice in Singapore. This includes contributions in one or more of the following areas:
1. Outstanding leadership portfolios and establishment of their practice area(s)
2. Significant contribution to the body of occupational therapy knowledge and/or clinical education
3. Strong advocacy for clients/community/welfare/civic related matters (e.g., regulatory, legislative, policy issues; advocacy for clients’ needs within the community)
4. Active and sustained service that leads to growth and/or reputation of the professional association or the profession
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SpOTlight OT Award
Nomination Criteria:
• Registered Occupational Therapist with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Has 8 to 14 years of work experience and is currently still working as an Occupational Therapist, or with Occupational Therapists/Occupational Therapy students
• Current SAOT Ordinary Member
Evaluation Domains:
1. Leadership and development of one or more emerging practice areas (e.g. new models of occupational therapy practice, leveraging new technologies in treatment provision, health promotion and wellness)
2. Contribution to the body of occupational therapy knowledge
3. Advocacy for clients/community/welfare/civic related matters (e.g., regulatory, legislative, policy issues; advocacy for clients’ needs within the community)
4. Service to the professional association on a regional and/or national level.
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📅 Nomination Period: 1 February 2025 – 31 March 2025
Why Nominate?
We believe that awards and recognition play a crucial role in promoting a culture of professional growth and development, rendering them essential for the advancement of the Occupational Therapy profession.
We encourage you to nominate individuals who embody these qualities and to inspire others in our profession. This is your chance to shine a spotlight on those who have made a difference in the Occupational Therapy field.
How to Nominate?
1. Download the nomination form(s):
2. Submit the completed form(s) to saot@live.com by 31 March 2025.