The Outstanding Physical Therapist Resident Award honors recent residency graduates in order to recognize the intrinsic value of post-professional training and thereby promote and provide for the development and accreditation of residency education programs in physical therapy. Nominees must be within two years immediately following graduation from an ABPTRFE-accredited residency program. This period includes the one year preceding the nomination. Nominees must also be nominated by a representative of an ABPTRFE-accredited physical therapist residency education program and be licensed or regulated as required by the jurisdiction where the nominee is practicing. Self-nominations are not permitted for this award. A letter of nomination (from the nominee's program director or faculty member) that specifically focuses on the strength of the nominee in relation to the award criteria is required. Two letters of support obtained from individuals who can specifically address one or more of the criteria for selection must be submitted. One of these letters must be provided by a faculty member or mentor within the nominee's program. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Physical Therapy Association for more information.