Outstanding Applied Creative Practice Award
The Outstanding Applied Creative Practice Award is a special award designated for an active American Art Therapy Association member whose contributions as an artist and art therapist (or student in a current art therapy program) have significantly influenced the art therapy profession.
Rudolph Arnheim Award
This special award is designated for a non-member of the Association whose contributions have significantly impacted the art therapy profession as a whole.
Other Form
This honors award may include, but is not confined to, recognition for long-term, productive involvement in the functions of the Association, outstanding achievements, and/or contributions to the field of art therapy, including individuals who have advanced the profession in other parts of the globe. Outstanding therapists who have retired or are approaching retirement may be appropriate recipients. Posthumous awards may be included in this category. “Other Awards” are also meant to recognize meritorious contributions that may be unprecedented.
NANCY SCHOEBEL DISTINGUISHED LEGISLATIVE SERVICE AWARD
The Nancy Schoebel Legislative Award was created to celebrate Nancy’s commitment to art
therapy and acknowledge current professionals’ advocacy efforts. It is specifically
designed to recognize ongoing efforts to elevate art therapy as a profession.