The APTA Humanitarian Award honors individuals who exemplify the compassionate nature of the physical therapy profession by actively expressing a commitment to humanity and exhibiting admirable degrees of selflessness in addressing key health concerns. To be considered for the award all nominees must be able to detail and record activity that spans a period of at least one year preceding the nomination submission. The APTA Humanitarian Award is open to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and student members. The award may be presented to either an individual or a team. A letter of nomination detailing how the nominee meets all three of the criteria listed above is required. Two letters of support from individuals other than the author of the nomination letter that detail how the nominee meets at least two of the award's criteria must also be submitted. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Physical Therapy Association for more information.