2021 Awards & Recognitions 2222 Jeannette Bair Writer’s Award (Est. 2001) recog- nizes the author(s) of a feature article in OT Practice that inspires occupational therapy practitioners to use their management and leadership skills to improve access to services and promote the profession. Special Interest Section Quarterly Excellence in Writing Award (Est. 2010) recognizes contributor(s) to the Quarterly newsletter by rewarding excellence in writing that also demonstrates the use of research and/or best practice to advance the profession of occupational therapy. Gary Kielhofner Emerging Leader Award (Est. 2011) recognizes an occupational therapy practitioner (clinician, educator, or researcher) who has demon- strated emerging leadership and/or extraordinary service early in his or her occupational therapy career. Outstanding Mentor Award (Est. 2011) recognizes occupational therapy practitioners (clinician, educator, or researcher) who have demonstrated outstanding mentoring of a student, colleague, or employee in a sustained partnership in practice, academic, or research contexts, wherein mutual respect, guidance, and knowledge are shared. Emerging & Innovative Practice Award (Est. 2015) recognizes occupational therapy practitioners (clinicians, educators, or researchers) who have developed innovative and/or nontraditional occupa- tional therapy practices for underserved populations or utilized the expertise of occupational therapy in new/visionary ways to achieve significant client out- comes to keep the profession relevant and responsive to changes occurring in health care. Outstanding Student Advocate Award (Est. 2015) recognizes one occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant student or student group who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to advocacy for the profession and raised awareness of occupational therapy in new and innovative ways. Distinguished Fieldwork Educator Award (Est. 2015) recognizes an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who has demonstrated excellence in clinical education as a fieldwork educator in Level I or Level II fieldwork experiences for occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant students. International Service Award (Est. 2015) recognizes occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who demonstrate a sustained and out- standing commitment to international service promote and advance occupational therapy abroad in under- served countries to promote a globally connected community and provide incentive to extend inter- national relationships and contributions to address global health issues. Interprofessional Collaboration Award (Est. 2015) recognizes occupational therapists and occupa- tional therapy assistants who demonstrate exemplary interprofessional collaboration in order to provide client-centered care, provide innovation in health professional education, or improve health outcomes through research. Distinguished OT/OTA Educator Award (Est. 2018) recognizes educators who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning and who have a commitment to evidence-based practice. This award also honors educators who are making a difference in the lives of students and their communities. Choosing Wisely Champion Recognition Award (Est. 2019) is an initiative to recognize practitioners, educators, or teams of practitioners/educators who are leading efforts to provide appropriate care based on the Choosing Wisely® recommendations, and encourage others to follow their lead. In partnership with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), as part of their Choosing Wisely program, AOTA has developed and published five recommendations that practitioners and clients should question. The recommendations provide guidance to ensure that occupational therapy interventions and assessments are supported by evidence, not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received, free from harm, and truly necessary.