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Awards by Organization
Total# of Awarding Organizations: 129
4th Latin American Sensory Integration Congress
2023 -
Recognition Award for Contribution to the Development of Sensory Integration in Latin America -
Erna Blanche
Academy of Brain Injury Certified Specialists
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2023 -
Mentor for American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference and Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Poster Award for 2nd place in the Inaugural Poster Spotlight competition -
Pamela Roberts
2024 -
Deborah L. Wilkerson Early Career Award -
Alison Cogan
2025 -
Service Commendation for ACRM Leadership & Research Mentoring Program Facilitator -
Pamela Roberts
2025 -
Service Commendation for ACRM Mentoring Program-Leadership Program -
Pamela Roberts
2025 -
Service Commendation for ACRM Nominating Committee -
Pamela Roberts
American Heart Association Research Leaders Academy
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
2024 -
Distinguished Sonographer Award -
Shawn Roll
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
American Medical Informatics Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
2015 -
Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) -
Samia Rafeedie
2015 -
Service Commendation for AOTA Advisor, Coding Project -
Samia Rafeedie
2016 -
Cordelia Myers American Journal of Occupational Therapy Best Article Award -
Grace Baranek
2017 -
Service Commendation for Mentor, Emerging Leaders Program, 2015 -
Arameh Anvarizadeh
2022 -
Cordelia Myers Best Article Award for “Long-Term Follow-Up of a Lifestyle Intervention for Late-Midlife, Rural-Dwelling Latinos in Primary Care” -
Stacey Schepens Niemiec
2023 -
Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award -
Mary Lawlor
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2023 -
Mid-Career Research Excellence Award -
Beth Pyatak
2025 -
Dr. Gary Kielhofner Doctoral Research Scholarship in Occupational Therapy -
Marshae Franklin
2025 -
Fred Sammons Volunteer Recognition Award -
Mary Lawlor
2026 -
Interprofessional Collaboration Award -
Beth Pyatak
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Bethlehem University
2021 -
Honorary Shield of Service Award for Class Representation -
Yousef Babish
2022 -
Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Class -
Yousef Babish
2023 -
Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Class -
Yousef Babish
Bethlehem University’s Higher Education Representatives in the USA
2020–2023 -
Dr. Marcello and Mrs. Martine Bisotti Annual Scholarship Recipient -
Yousef Babish
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy
California Hospital Association
2006-2007 -
Outstanding Services Award for Role of Chair of the Board of Directors for Center for Medical Rehabilitation Services -
Pamela Roberts
2007 -
Dedicated Service Award to the Board of Trustees -
Pamela Roberts
2015 -
Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions -
Pamela Roberts
California Rehabilitation Association
2004 -
CRA and Western Alliance for Rehabilitation Acknowledgement for Dedication and Invaluable Service -
Pamela Roberts
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Disability Resource Center
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter
California State University
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Research and Creative Works Symposium
2022 -
26th Annual Student Research & Creative Works CSUNposium First Place Winner — Poster Presentation -
Ngozi “NG” Deborah Nnoli
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Health and Human Development Scholarships in Kinesiology
Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists
Cedars-Sinai
2022 -
Cancer Prevention and Control Program Development Award -
Alix Sleight
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
1999 -
Certificate of Merit Award, Multidisciplinary Medical Record Review Team -
Pamela Roberts
2000 -
Joblin Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service -
Pamela Roberts
2007 -
President’s Award for Outstanding Quality and Performance -
Pamela Roberts
Chilean National Organization of Occupational Therapy (Colegio de Terapeutas Ocupacionales)
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Christian Medical College’s National Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Columbia University
2021 -
Joan Bozuwa Award for Integrity, Creativity and Leadership -
Susan Xing
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, International
Dais India
2021 -
Young Indian Innovator Award for contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals -
Stuti Chakraborty
Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health, Beta Lambda Chapter
Ford Family Foundation
Global Health Practitioner’s Conference by CORE Group
2021 -
Pitch proposal finalist (HABIT intervention program for tackling antimicrobial resistance in South Asia) -
Stuti Chakraborty
Helenic Society for Sensory Integration
2019 -
Recognition Award for Contributing to the Development of Sensory Integration in Europe -
Erna Blanche
IBRO and Dana Foundation’s Brain Awareness Week
Interdisciplinary Aging Research to Address Health Disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias scientific training program, funded by NIH National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer’s Association
International Conference on Aging in Americas
International Society for Autism Research
Iona University
Karolinska Institutet
Loma Linda University
2013 -
Esther Huecker Honorary Lectureship -
Mary Lawlor
Loma Linda University, School of Allied Health
McGill University
Mexican National Council for Science and Technology
National Association of Neonatal Therapists
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
National Cancer Institute
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
National Institute of Health
National Institutes of Health
2021-2023 -
Rehabilitation Research Career Development Award (NIH K12 HD055929) -
Joy Agner
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
2012 -
2013 International Scholar Laureate Program Nominee to the Delegation on Diplomacy and International Relation in China -
Amy Brown
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research
NIH Mobile Health (mHealth) Training Institute
Nimoy Knight Foundation
Nova Southeastern University
2020 -
President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant -
Amanda Speights
NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Occupational Therapy Association of California
2010 -
Occupational Therapy Practice Award -
Sarah Bream
2011 -
Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) Practice Award -
Deborah Pitts
2017 -
Vision Award: OTAC’s Centennial Rose Parade Float Committee -
Samia Rafeedie
2025 -
Occupational Therapy Practice Award -
Don Gordon
Ohio State University
2010 -
Academic Competitiveness Grant -
Amy Brown
2010-2014 -
Excellence Scholarship of the Morrill Scholarship Program -
Amy Brown
2010-2014 -
Freshman Foundation Program -
Amy Brown
Pediatric Therapy Network
2012 -
Bridges to the Ivory Tower Award: Linking Research with Practice -
Grace Baranek
Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development, Alumni Society
Phi Theta Epsilon
2016-2017 -
Phi Theta Epsilon Inductee -
Amy Brown
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Journal
2012-2013 -
Certificate of Appreciation for Peer Review of Manuscripts -
Pamela Roberts
2014 -
Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Contribution to the Quality of the Journal -
Pamela Roberts
2014 -
Outstanding Contribution to the Quality of the Journal Certificate of Excellence -
Pamela Roberts
Pi Theta Epsilon Honorary Society
Psi Chi International Honor Society
2022 -
2021–22 Mamie Phipps Clark Diversity Research Grant -
Jessica Cogger
Regional Research Institute at Portland State University
2015 -
Founding Member of the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) Center for Excellence Award -
Ellie Taylor
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Select Medical
2023 -
Living the Select Medical Way for Exemplifying Our Core Values -
Pamela Roberts
Sensory Integration Education (UK)
Service Commendations
Society for Community Research and Action
Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Society for the Study of Occupation:USA
2025 -
Dr. Ruth Zemke Lectureship in Occupational Science -
Mary Lawlor
Society of Behavioral Medicine 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions
Society of Behavioral Medicine 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions
Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
2009, 2024 -
Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award -
Shawn Roll
South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive VR Festival
2017 -
Special Jury Recognition for Innovative Use of Virtual Reality Technology in the Field of Health -
Sook-Lei Liew
TechStars and USC Startup Accelerator Hackathon
Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR) Workshop
U.S. Department of State
2007 -
Fulbright Full Research Grant -
Joy Agner
2011-2013 -
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award -
Ryan Walsh
UCLA
University of Chile, Faculty of Medicine
University of Florida
2023 -
Outstanding Alumni Award for Community Impact -
Bobbi Pineda
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
2017-2019 -
Office of Graduate Education Achievement Scholarship -
Joy Agner
2019 -
Graduate Student Merit Award for Mentorship -
Joy Agner
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
2017-2020 -
Gartley Research Award -
Joy Agner
2020 -
Diversity Research Award for a Completed Student-Led Project -
Joy Agner
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Office of the Vice Chancellor
2020 -
Doctoral Student Excellence in Research Award -
Joy Agner
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences
University of Missouri at St. Louis, Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) Program
University of New England
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2010-2011 -
Graduate Merit Assistantship -
Joy Agner
2011 -
June C. Allcott Fellowship for Community Service -
Joy Agner
2011 -
Mitchell Symposium in Occupational Science -
Mary Lawlor
University of South Dakota
University of Southern California
2004 -
Distinguished Contribution to Research in OS/OT -
Shelby Surfas
2007 -
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy -
Bonnie Nakasuji
2009 -
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy -
Sarah Bream
2017 – 2021 -
Magna Cum Laude, USC Renaissance Scholar -
Ella Wilson
USC Alpha Eta Chapter
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2015-2017 -
Occupational Therapy Award -
Amy Brown
2017 -
Elizabeth June Yerxa Research Award for Outstanding Dissertation -
Alix Sleight
2017 -
Penelope Louise Richardson Graduation Award -
Alison Cogan
2018 -
Patricia Buehler Legacy Award for Clinical Innovation -
Bobbi Pineda
2021 -
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy -
Marshae Franklin
2022 -
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy -
Julia Lisle
2022 -
Mark and Semira Moshayedi Innovation Award: 1st Place -
Bethany Gruskin
2022 -
ReSPONs Seed Grant for the University Park Peace Garden Project -
Camille Dieterle
2023 -
Margaret S. Rood Award for Professional Promise -
Nandita Raman
2023-2024 -
OTAC Chan Student Leadership Award -
Emily Matsui
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
USC Civic Engagement
USC Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
2005 -
Outstanding Contribution in the Role of Teaching Assistant -
Samia Rafeedie
USC Graduate School
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
2014 -
Team All-Star Award (with John Wolcott, Peter Wittrock, and John Llenares) -
Jackie Mardirossian
2025 -
Co-recipient of the Best Poster Award at the 17th Annual Herman Ostrow Research Day -
Yousef Babish
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and USC Graduate School
USC Office of the Provost
2021 -
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students -
Beth Pyatak
2025 -
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students -
Samia Rafeedie
USC Stevens Center for Innovation
2022 -
Most Disruptive Technology Award at the Grodins Biomedical Engineering Research Symposium -
Octavio Marin-Pardo
USC UCEDD at CHLA
USC Viterbi School of Engineering and National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Washington University in St. Louis
2018 -
Distinguished OT Program Alumni Award and Invited Keynote Speaker for Centennial Celebration of Occupational Therapy -
Pamela Roberts
2019-2023 -
McDonnell International Scholars Academy -
Ryan Walsh
Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Occupational Therapy