Dr. Robert Jason Grant Emerging Play Therapist Award

The purpose of the “Dr. Robert Jason Grant Emerging Play Therapist Award” is to recognize an outstanding person who is working to become a Play Therapist in the state of Missouri.

Eligibility for Consideration:

  • The nominee must be a current student or mental health professional, actively pursuing their Registered Play Therapist credential, and promoting the benefits of Play Therapy in a clinical setting. 

  • The nominee must be a current APT member (EStudent, Professional, or Affiliate).

  • The nominee must be a student enrolled in a Master’s program, or hold at least a Master’s Degree, in a mental health-related field.

  • The nominee must have been responsible for innovations in play therapy, for advocating in its further development, or for performing outstanding services to the school or community.

  • The activities or accomplishments recognized must have occurred within five years before the presentation date has taken place within five years before the date of presentation.

Procedures for Nomination:

  1. The nominator must submit an email to moplaytherapy@gmail.com by April 25 with the following information: 

    • Nominee’s current place of employment and job title

    • Letter of nomination and summary statement, NOT to exceed THREE pages, describing the program, activity or contributions occurring within the last five years for which the Individual is nominated.

    • Up to 3 potential references (please provide name/relation to nominee/email)