Every year APT acknowledges members who go above and beyond in their contributions and service to the play therapy field through the Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to the following APT Members for their exceptional work:

• APT Service Award: Mary Anne Peabody, EdD, LCSW, RPT-S
• Emerging Leader Service Award: Rachel Altvater, PsyD, RPT-S
• Student Research Award: Joanne Wicks, PhD Candidate, RPT-S (Australia), MACA

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations on behalf of their play therapy peers, the Awards of Excellence Committee Chair, Renee Turner, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S and the 13-member Awards committee for evaluating applications.

APT Last Call for Volunteers

The deadline to submit volunteer applications for the 36th Annual APT International Conference is right around the corner! APT is looking for professional, hard-working individuals, committed to making the conference a success. While student volunteers are preferred, all applicants will be considered.

Selected volunteers pay only a $100 non-refundable conference registration fee that includes workshops and continuing education certificate. Submit your application today!

Important Dates:

• June 20, 2019: Volunteer Applications due
  
• June 30, 2019: Credentialing application deadline
• June 30, 2019: APT Membership Campaign ends
• June 30, 2019: Call for Poster Proposals deadline
• June 30, 2019: APT Advertising Order Form due
• June 30, 2019: Last day to purchase APT Conference Pass
  
• October 1-6, 2019: 36th Annual APT International Conference