Nominate an LMT for a Chapter or State Award

The purpose of annual awards is to honor and recognize individuals and Chapters for outstanding service, accomplishments and participation in the FSMTA and profession above and beyond normal duties and functions. For all awards, eligibility is for service between January and December of the preceding year. Eligibility differs for each award. Please read eligibility requirements for each award carefully. All nominations for an award must be submitted with a short written narrative stating reason for consideration using the award criteria as the guide.

State Awards

1. State LMT of the Year Award (one for entire state)

Eligible: All FSMTA LMT members who have not previously received this award.

Honoring: Outstanding service, achievement and participation impacting the FSMTA and/or
the massage therapy profession statewide.

2. Outstanding State Service (up to three for entire state)

Eligible: All FSMTA members

Honoring: Outstanding state service, achievement or participation in the FSMTA or profession.

3. State Sports Team of the Year (one for the entire State)

Eligible: All FSMTA Chapter Sports Massage Teams

Honoring: Achievement, performance and contribution to Sports Massage and commitment to
FSMTA team efforts.

4. State Sports Massage Therapist of the Year

Eligible: All FSMTA Sports Massage Team Therapists

Honoring: An outstanding FSMTA Sports Massage Therapist who has demonstrated a real
commitment to Sports Massage.

 

Special Category Award

Charles Canfield-Optional award, not required to be given each year. (one for entire state)

Eligible: Current or previous members of the Board of Massage Therapy, including LMT
and consumer members.

Honoring: Long-term, consistently outstanding service, achievement or participation in
service of the massage profession in the State of Florida.

 

Chapter Awards

1. Chapter LMT of the Year Award (one for each Chapter)

Eligible: All Chapter LMT members of each Chapter, excluding the Chapter President.

Honoring: Outstanding Chapter service, achievement or participation that significantly
impacts the FSMTA Chapter and the Massage Therapy profession.

2. Outstanding Chapter Service (one for each Chapter)

Eligible: All Chapter FSMTA members.

Honoring: Outstanding Chapter service, achievement or participation.

3. Outstanding Sports Massage Team Member (one for each Chapter)

Eligible: All Chapter FSMTA members

Honoring: Outstanding Chapter Sports Massage Team Member