Faculty & Staff Awards
Faculty and staff in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences (NUPTHMS) have won awards for the profound recognition of their dedication, talent and hard work in the field of physical therapy. These awards are milestones of their efforts, which inspire excellence and motivate others to strive for similar accomplishments.
They also reflect the values and standards of the field and NUPTHMS. Here, we recognize awards given by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) and Northwestern University.
Awards
American Physical Therapy Association Awards
Catherine Worthingham Fellow
The Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA, the association's highest membership category, serves as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence. The FAPTA designation is the highest honor among APTA's membership categories.
- Sally Edelsberg, PT, MS, FAPTA (1999)
- Karen Hayes, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2005)
- Mark Rogers, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2007)
- Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA (2013)
- David Brown, PT, Phd, FAPTA (2015)
- Jim Elliot, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2018)
- Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2023)
- Lois Hedman, PT, DScPT, MS, FAPTA (2025)
Academy of Education
Leadership in Education
- Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA (2016)
- Karen Hayes, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2009)
Cerasoli Lecturer
- Karen Hayes, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2010)
Distinguished Educator in PT Education
- Lois Hedman, PT, DScPT, MS, FAPTA (2008)
- Bill Healey, PT, EdD (2016)
Academy of Pediatric PT
Outstanding Pediatric Clinical Practice Award
- Colleen Peyton, DPT (2015)
Stephen Haley Research Award
- Kristin Krosschell, DPT (2018)
Academy of Neurologic PT
Excellence in Neurologic Research
- Jules Dewald, PT, PhD (2017)
Excellence in Neurologic Education
- Lois Hedman, PT, DScPT, MS, FAPTA (2018)
- Jennifer Kahn, PT, DPT (2024)
PT Clinical Excellence in Neurology
- Heidi Roth, PT, DHS (2015)
- Rachel Tappan, PT, DPT (2016)
SIG Service and Research Awards - awarded from each ANPT SIG
- Rachel Tappan, PT, DPT
Academy of Orthopaedic PT
Rose Excellence in Research Award
- Karen Hayes, PT, PhD, FAPTA (1995)
Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic PT Award
- Amee Seitz, PT, DPT, PhD (2018)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
John McMillan Mennell Service Award
- Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2015)
Kaltenborn, Teach I Must Award
- Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2022)
Academy of Oncologic PT
Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy Research Award
- Ann Marie Flores, PT, PhD, MS, MA, Certified Lymphedema Therapist (2016)
Advocate for Cancer Survivorship
- Aubrene Fiore (2023)
- Paula Stout (2023)
Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary PT
Mentoring Award
- Gail Huber, PT, PhD (2018)
Academy of Leadership & Innovation
LAMP Lighter Leadership Award
- Emily Becker, PT, MS, EdD (2021)
Signe Brunnstrom Award for Clinical Teaching
- Melissa Kolski, DPT (2021)
Baethke-Carlin Excellence in Teaching Award
- Karen Hayes, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2000)
Marian Williams Research Award
- Jules Dewald, PT, PhD (2022)
- David Brown, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Lucy Blair Service Award
- Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA (2004)
- Peter McMenamin, PT, DPT, MS (2017)
Marilyn Moffat Leadership Award
- Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA (2011)
Chattanooga Research Award
- Karen Hayes, PT, DPT, FAPTA (1995)
Outstanding Neurorehabilitation Clinician Scientists Award (American Society of Neurorehabilitation)
- Mike Ellis, PT, DPT (2022)
Education Influencer Award (Physical Therapy Learning Institute)
- Dawn S. Brown, PT, DPT, EdD (2024)
Patriotic Employer Award (Office of the Secretary of Defense)
- Sally Taylor, PT, DPT, MBA (2022)
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow
- Jules Dewald, PT, PhD
Illinois Physical Therapy Association Awards
Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA Leadership and Service Award
- Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA (2010)
- Peter McMenamin, PT, DPT, MS (2013)
- Alice Salzman, PT, EdD (2019)
- Jennifer M. Ryan, PT, DPT, MS (2023)
Outstanding Physical Therapist
- Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA (1997)
- Sally Edelsberg, PT, MS, FAPTA (1998)
Physical Therapist of the Year
- Peter McMenamin, PT, DPT, MS (2003)
- Jennifer M. Ryan, PT, DPT, MS (2008)
- Krista Van Der Laan, PT, DPT (2012)
- Cori Arquines, PT, MHPE, CLT (2019)
John Maselter Award
- Daniel Corcos, PhD (2015)
Clinical Educator of the Year
- Cori Arquines, PT, MPHE, CLT (2010)
- Melissa Kolski, DPT (2020)
- Beth Holland, PT, DPT, NCS (2022)
Outstanding Academic Educator Award
- Lois Hedman, PT, DScPT, MS, FAPTA (2020)
- Kirsten Moisio, PT, PhD (2021)
Societal Impact Award
- Gail Huber, PT, DPT (2020)
- Dawn S. Brown, PT, DPT, EdD (2023)
- Theresa Sukal-Moulton, PT, DPT, PhD (2023)
Northwestern University Awards
Faculty Emeritus
Faculty members who retire at age 55 or later, after at least ten years of continuous service on the Northwestern faculty are eligible for appointment to emeritus status. The appointment requires the recommendation of the school Dean, endorsement of the Provost, and approval of the Board of Trustees.
- Jean Rogers, PT, MA (2002)
- Sally Edelsberg, PT, MS, FAPTA (2003)
- Randy Perkins, PhD (2005)
- Antoinette Sander, DPT (2011)
- Timothy Hain, MD (2013)
- Karen Hayes, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2013)
- Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA (2022)
- Jane Sullivan, PT, DHS (2023)
- Lois Hedman, PT, DScPT, MS, FAPTA (2024)
Provost Award for Exemplary Faculty Service
- Babette Sanders, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA (2019)
Daniel I Linzer Award
- Ana Maria Acosta, PhD (2021)
- Tobey DeMott-Yeates, DPT (2021)
- Heather Henderson, DPT (2021)
- Roberto Lopez-Rosado, DPT (2021)
Searle Fellows
- David Brown (2002)
- Emily S. Becker, PT, MS, EdD (2024)
- Krista Van Der Laan, PT, DPT (2025)
Feinberg School of Medicine Awards
John X. Thomas, Jr. Best Teaching Award
- Jennifer Kahn, PT, DPT (2023)
- Carolina Carmona, PT, DPT (2024)
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Lois Hedman, PT, DScPT, MS, FAPTA (2024)