Provider of the Year Awards
Recognizing therapy providers who make a notable impact and keep students learning.
Honoring our therapy providers.
We are incredibly grateful for our providers who work each day to create a better future for the students we serve.
To express our gratitude, Kelly Pediatric Therapy and our school district partners come together each year to recognize the outstanding contributions that our providers bring to our nation's schools and students.
We recognize that creating a solid educational experience goes beyond the walls of a single therapy room or classroom. It is an entire educational experience—and each of our providers make important contributions.
To honor this important work, our Provider of the Year award program recognizes those who go above and beyond to make a difference. Awards are given in two categories: Pediatric Behavioral Therapist and Related Services Pediatric Therapist (OT, PT, Speech).
About the award program.
Kelly Pediatric Therapy partners with school districts to recognize therapy providers who truly stand out, are making a notable impact, and keep students learning.
School faculty, administration, and/or district administration can nominate outstanding Kelly providers through thoughtful recommendation letters and videos that showcase the ways in which our providers go above and beyond what they are called to do.
Provider of the Year Categories:
- Related Services Therapist (OT, PT, Speech)
- Behavior Therapist
Examples of Excellence:
- Exceeding their daily professional responsibilities.
- Demonstrating outstanding methods that result in significant student progress.
- Employing creative techniques to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Boosting students' self-confidence and encouraging a positive attitude towards learning.
- Going above and beyond to support students' academic and personal growth.
- Demonstrating patience and perseverance when working with students.
- Maintaining a positive and enthusiastic demeanor that encourages a love of learning.
Winners in the Pediatric Behavioral Therapist and Related Services Pediatric Therapist (OT, PT, Speech) categories will each receive a $5,000 bonus, plus an additional $1,500 to donate to the school of their choice within a school district they are servicing.
Runner-ups will receive a $1,000 bonus, plus an additional $500 to donate to the school of their choice within a school district they are servicing.
Our award program coincides with the Kelly Education Substitute Educator of the Year program that honors the outstanding work of substitute teachers and paraeducators.
Winners for both programs will be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8, 2026.