Awards and Recognitions Committee (ARC)
The Awards & Recognition Committee (ARC) is a Standing Advisory Committee of the Board of Directors. The ARC is responsible for soliciting award nominations, overseeing the selection of AOTA awards and recognitions, and recommending the creation, revision, or discontinuation of awards and recognition programs.
Chairperson
Robin Pegg
EdD, COTAL, ROH, ATP
2025-2028
Member
Jesus Diaz
OTD, OTR/L
2024-2027
Member
John Patro Jr.
OTD, OTR/L
2024-2027
Member
Laura Novak
OTD, OTR, BCG
2024-2027
Member
Michelle M. Hunter
OTD, OTR/L
2025-2028
Member
Sarah Parker
OTD, OTR/L
2025-2028
Member
Susan M. Higgins
OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
2024-2027
Member
Tara L. Boehne
OTD, OTR/L
2024-2027
Member
Wayne L. Winistorfer
MPA, OTR, FAOTA
2025-2028
Member
Emily Eddy
OT, OTD, MS, OTR
2026-2029
Member
Krysti Teng
MS, OTR/L, BCP
2026-2029
Staff Liaison
Melissa J. Tilton
OTA, MS, COTA, FNAP, ROH