The Stephen M. Haley Research Award is given in honor of Dr. Haley and his contributions to pediatric physical therapy research.  The award recognizes a Section on Pediatrics member who has performed sustained and outstanding basic, clinical, and/or education research pertaining to pediatric physical therapy. Evidence must be given that the published body of research materials makes a meaningful contribution to the scientific basis of pediatric physical therapy.

In addition, evidence of one or more of the following criteria should be provided: 1) oral presentations and written articles of the research have been reported to the appropriate audiences, 2) an active attempt to foster research of others, and 3) work has been recognized by receipt of grants.  

Nominations should be sent to the Executive Office electronically by November 1 and should include: (1) a letter of nomination that specifically addresses each of the award criteria; (2) the nominee’s curriculum vitae; and (3) the name, address, and e-mail address of the nominee.  The award is presented to the recipient at the Section's business meeting during the Combined Sections Meeting.