2024 NYSOTA Award Recipients

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 NYSOTA Awards!
Selected for their significant contribution and exceptional dedication to the profession of occupational therapy, these twenty honorees inspire us and remind us just how much can be accomplished with passion, commitment and hard work.

President's Award
Mildred Consolo-Melchionne

Ellen Sterns-Paquin Clinical Practice Award
Crystal Mendez-Covington

The Jim Hinojosa Memorial Lectureship Award
Janice Tona

Lifetime Achievement Award
Janet O'Flynn

Honorary Membership
Anne Scott

Student of the Year
Jeanette Attale
Sarah Longuil

Merit Award for Practice
Amy Coopersmith (Practice Area: Pediatrics)
Donna Frazier (Practice Area: Academic Education)
Amy Harper (Practice Area: Physical Disability)

Merit Award for Service
Donna Frazier
Vera Gallagher
Christine Linkie
Jennifer Tokash

Certificate of Recognition
Dale Coffin
Peter Kennelty
Vijay Muni
Jaime Spencer

Certificate of Appreciation
Aileen Gunther
Andy Hannes