Spirit of the Award
Carol Kennedy has been a Physiotherapist and PABC Member for over 40 years. Carol has been committed to excellence in her practice as evidenced by testimonials from her grateful clients. She has championed evidence-based practice by always utilizing the latest research to guide her treatments/assessments. Carol has been one of our profession’s generational leaders and this award has been created in honour of that. This award will acknowledge those that demonstrate passion in clinical treatment, instructing and mentorship.
The Spirit of the Award
Presented to graduating physical therapy students; these distinctions honour the hard work and dedication exemplified by our industry's emerging physiotherapists. PABC is proud to invest in and recognize the next generation of PTs, soon to enter our field.
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The Spirit of the Award
A legacy to Ruth Byman’s relentless pursuit of knowledge, professionalism, and genuine concern for helping others. By recognizing annually the same thirst for knowledge and excellence in a PABC member the spirit of Ruth Byman continues to inspire.
Spirit of the Awards
A legacy to Peter Huijbregts’ significant contribution to the physiotherapy profession both locally and internationally through his teaching and research. It recognizes the same passion for knowledge, teaching and research in a PABC member.
Award Intent
To fund continuing education or research aimed at improving clinical skills and knowledge in the practice and/or teaching of physiotherapy.
Award Criteria
The applicant:
Spirit of the Awards
PABC members in public practice, including acute care, rehabilitation, community, long-term care and school-age care delivery, work continually to improve the health of British Columbians. The Public Practice Advisory Committee wants to recognize these individuals and increase the awareness and importance of these diverse areas of physiotherapy practice within the public health care system.
The Spirit of the Awards
PABC believes that members who make outstanding contributions to the profession should be recognized and honoured by their professional association and their peers. The PABC Public Practice Award provides a way for physiotherapists who are leading the way in clinical care, development of the profession, or research, to be acknowledged and acclaimed by their professional community.
