Nomination Form for RMTAO Research Award 2026

Nomination Form for RMTAO Research Award

Please complete this form to nominate a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) for the annual award. Below is a description of award and application criteria to guide your submission. Please submit your nomination by Nov. 16 at 4 p.m.
Description

The Research Award is presented to a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in Canada who demonstrates leadership in research and actively encourages, supports, and participates in research that has a positive impact on the massage therapy profession.

This award recognizes individuals who contribute to the advancement of evidence-informed massage therapy practice through research activity, knowledge translation, professional dissemination, and the promotion of research within clinical and academic settings.

Criteria

Recipients of the RMTAO Research Award will:
- Be a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in Canada.
- Demonstrate leadership in promoting, conducting, supporting, or applying research that contributes to the advancement of the massage therapy profession.
- Have made meaningful contributions to research, scholarly activity, knowledge transfer, or research capacity-building within the profession.
- Demonstrate a commitment to advancing evidence-informed practice and fostering a culture of research within massage therapy.
Areas of Contribution

The Research Award recipient may be recognized for contributions in one or more of the following areas:
- Research Publication: Authoring or contributing to a peer-reviewed work or body of work with corresponding publication(s) in a professional or scientific journal.
- Professional Presentation: Presenting professional or research-related work at provincial, national, and/or international conferences, symposiums, or professional events.
- Knowledge Translation: Promoting research and facilitating the application of research findings within clinical practice, education, or professional decision-making.
- Research Facilitation: Supporting or facilitating research activities in a clinical setting that involve the massage therapy profession.
- Research Leadership: Encouraging, mentoring, or supporting others in research activities and contributing to the growth of research capacity within the profession.
- Advancement of Evidence-Informed Practice: Demonstrating leadership in integrating research evidence into professional practice, education, or policy development.
Nominations

There will be a call for nominations made by the RMTAO Board of Directors. Both self-nominations and peer nominations are welcome. Nominations may be submitted in writing or in an alternative format (e.g., audio or video). Supporting letters or documents may also be included. Please contact the RMTAO (info@rmtao.com) if you require an accommodation to submit a nomination. Please submit your nomination by Nov. 16 at 4 p.m.

Selection Process

The Membership and Elections Committee (MEC) reviews all nominations against the criteria above. Committee members declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from reviewing affected nominations. The MEC then recommends up to four (4) candidates to the Board of Directors, which selects the recipient.
Nominator’s Information

Both self-nominations and peer nominations are welcome
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