As much of an honor it is to be named the Practice of the Year, the process that got us there was equally as enjoyable. Being nominated by a highly-respected industry colleague, then working with our internal team to complete the Nomination Form, gave us a chance to really appreciate each and every one of our teammates and colleagues, as well as the amazing field we’re so lucky to be in, which helps our fellow man get “back to life”. Here we show you all the documents and media associated with this process, from initial recommendation letter through the acceptance speech, and our announcement. We hope it becomes a ‘time capsule’ of sorts, and allows us to look back on this time with great reverence for years to come.
The official “Letter of Support,” authored by Alan Balavender, President of PTSMC in West Hartford CT, offers additional insight into why SPEAR’s team members stood out in 2016.
Purpose and Criteria
The Jayne L. Snyder Practice of the Year Award is given to a practice for innovative operation or a specific project, which promotes a positive image of physical therapist-owned businesses in the community. It also acknowledges an individual member who has made outstanding and enduring contributions to their community. The criteria for the award is that the practice must: 1) Demonstrate innovative operation or a specific project which promotes a positive image of physical therapist-owned businesses in the community. 2) Have positively affected the shape, scope and a quality of physical therapist-owned businesses. 3) Have contributed to the overall and enduring development of physical therapy as a caring profession. 4) Demonstrate a commitment to mentoring.
Read more on our blog post announcement.
