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The Alice Raftary Rising Star Award (VRT)

The Alice Raftary Rising Star Award

This award was named for Alice Raftary in 2006 due to her mentoring and support of many new professionals to this field and her years of creative and dedicated work. She is a Living Legend and her story can be found in the APH Hall of Fame.

 

Purpose:

The award shall be presented to an individual who demonstrates potential for exceptional leadership and is expected to provide a unique and lasting contribution to the field of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.

 

Criteria:

  • A nominee shall be an ACREVP-certified vision rehabilitation therapist.
  • A nominee should have no more than three years of VRT professional service.
  • A nominee should demonstrate outstanding professionalism and service to the field.
  • A nominee shall be a member of the VRT Division

 

Nominating Procedures:

  • All nominations should include biographical information, education and training, employment, leadership qualities, contributions and achievements.
  • A supervisor or professional mentor should submit the nomination.
  • All nominations should be submitted and seconded in writing.
  • If possible, a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae should be included.
  • The Division Awards Committee shall select the award recipient.
  • Nominations must be submitted to Chair & Chair-Elect and Awards Committee Chair.

 

Past Rising Star Award Recipients:
2004: Vacent Garcia
2006: Sarah Heinrich
2010: Ian Shadrick
2012: Cammy Moraros
2014: Joseph Jorgenson
2016: No Award Presented
2018: Amber Mooney, Maine
2020 No Award
2022 No award
2024 Taurus Smith, IL