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38th Annual MADDAK AWARDS
2012 AOTA Conference
Indianapolis, IN
April 2012
The Maddak Awards Program was started to provide a forum for Occupational Therapists and students to share their ideas and innovations with each other.
It is our tribute to the creativity, ingenuity and dedication of Occupational Therapists (OT) and students who are continually looking for new ways to enhance the rehabilitation of their clients. The OT is a born innovator - always looking for something that is "just a little better" for their clients' needs. When the right products can't be found or don't exist, the OT makes it. These inventions and innovations are important because they satisfy a need in the patient's rehab process.
The program is held in conjunction with the AOTA Annual Conference. The local chapter head chooses the judges.
The 2012 Maddak Awards will be held during the AOTA Conference in Indianapolis, IN. Entry set-up and judging will be on the morning of Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 9:00am. The Awards breakfast to announce the winners will be on the morning of Friday, April 27, 2012 at 9:00am. (These dates are subject to change, so please check back frequently.) More detailed information to come.
Entries are classified as Professional or Student. Prizes are awarded as follows:
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Professional
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Student
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1st Prize
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$1,000.00
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$500.00
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2nd Prize
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$500.00
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$250.00
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3rd Prize
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$100.00
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$150.00
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Rules
- Contestant may not enter any product that is commercially available.
- You must notify Maddak at the time of entry submission if funding or financial aid was received to develop the invention.
- Contestant, or a designated representative, must be available the morning of Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 9:00am for entry setup up and judging.
- Contestant, or designated representive, must be present at the Awards Breakfest on Friday, April 27th, 2012.
- Maximum number of entries per person is 3.
Entry Submission – Submit your entry via mail, fax, email or online
- Complete the Entry Form and submit to Maddak.
- Include a detailed description of design and function of product.
- Include a short description (200 words or less) that will be included in the Awards booklet and web page.
- Include photograph of product in use or a sketch, to scale, of the invention.
- After receipt of your entry we will send you a confirmation email with additional details.
Please note that all entries remain the property of the developer. Marketing rights remain the property of the developer and no commitment or intent of commitment is implied by participation in the contest.
Entry Forms are due no later than Friday, April 13, 2012.
If sending via mail, send to:
Maddak Awards Coordinator
Maddak Inc.
6 Industrial Road
Pequannock, NJ 07440
Voice: 973-628-7600
Fax: 973-305-0841
Email: AwardsCoordinator@maddak.com |
