Awards & Recognition
Outstanding Member
This recognition is for a URTA member who has made a significant contribution during the past year by promoting the profession, practice, and philosophy of Recreation Therapy.
2020: Heather Brown
2019: Sophie Wolfe
2018:
2017: Kami Houck
2016: Jeremiah Cox
2015: Joe Walker
Monica Dixon
Laura Bennion
2007: Steven Bell
2004: Shauna Smith
2003: Mauria Tanner
2002: Kerri Ashcroft
2001: Janeal Ford
2000: Fran Wilby
1999: Kelly Dysart
1998: Chris Forsdick
1997: Susan Call
1996: Janice Larsen
1995: Scott Dorsey
1994: Trish Jensen
1993: Sydney Post
1992: Jody Jacobs
1991: Eleanor Houston
1990: Jane Daniels
1989: Trish DeYoung
1988: Gary Ethington
1987: Sandra Negley
1986: Sandra Negley & Pas Strasser
1985: Sandra Negley & Mary Morris
Distinguished Service
This award is for an individual who has helped the profession of Recreation Therapy grow through a lifetime of commitment and service.
2020: Ramon Zabriskie
2019: Keith Barney
2018: Jamie Bennett
2017:
2016: Karie Swensen
Pat Park
Sandy Negley
Syd Post
Mauria Tanner
2006: Michele Beal
2004: Trish DeYoung
2003: Michele Beal
2002: Eleanor Till
2001: Jeri Claspill
2000: Janice Larsen
1999: Jackie Welch
1998: Trish DeYoung
1997: Gary Ethington
1996: Cathy Morris
1995: Connie Molitor
1994: Frankie Draidfort
1993: Trish Jensen
1992: Sandra Negley
1991: Jesse Carter
1990: Leland Slaughter
1989: Ann Stacey
1988: John Clift
1987: Boyd Call
1986: Clark Thorstenson
1985: Sydney Post
Outstanding Program
This award is for an individual, group, or institution which has developed a TR program to improve the quality of life of the clients served. Criteria may include longevity, communication of ideas to others, professionalism and the education and enhancement of those involved.
2020: BYU TR Program
2019: Behavioral Health Center at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
2018:
2017: Brighton Recovery Center
2016: University of Utah - Sandy Negley and Steve Bell
Copper Hills Youth Center
National Ability Center
UNI
Maple Lake Academy
Westridge Academy
Community Service
This award recognizes an individual who has helped and promoted Recreation Therapy although he or she is not a Recreation Therapist. This may have been done through volunteerism, legislative or policy support, offering programs, or other significant contribution.
2020: Dr. Kent Roundy
2019: Malissa Morrell
2018:
2017:
2016: BYU Therapeutic Recreation Club
Salt Lake County Adaptive
National Ability Center
Senator Gene Davis
Dirk Anjewierden
Therapy Animals of Utah
Intermountain Therapy Animals
2004: UT Healthcare Association and Sen. Gene Davis
2003: Shawna Peterson
2002: Terri Danburg
2001: Snowbird
2000: Intermountain Therapy Animals
1999: Brent Armstrong
1998: Dr. Paul Whitehead
1997: Dr. L. Dale Cruise
1996: Diana Taylor
1995: Larry Garlock
1994: Maxine Peterson
1993: Alma Heaton
1992: Rep. Gene Davis & Rep. Brent Haymond
1991: Dave Fairhurst
1990: Glenda Solomon
1989: Bill Peterson
1988: Mary Pylley
1987: Herb Russell
1986: Senator Richard Carling
1985: Camp Kostopulos