The Chattanooga Research Award recognizes an author or team whose published work in PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal presents innovative study or a theoretical model and discussion of its impact on future clinical practice or physical therapy research. The first author of eligible papers must have been an APTA member at the time of the manuscript's publication and at the time of nomination. The first author need not have been an APTA member at the time of data collection and manuscript preparation. For papers with multiple authors, each author who is eligible for the award will be considered a co-winner of the award. The article must demonstrate a significant contribution to physical therapy; present a novel and innovative research study or theoretical model that addresses an important area of physical therapy; have a clearly stated purpose with supportive rationale and appropriate methodology; clearly present the results and/or theoretical framework with appropriate discussion of application and impact on clinical practice or future physical therapy research; and be well organized, and clearly and concisely written. The abstract and electronic copy of the article must be submitted. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Physical Therapy Association for more information.