The National Academy of Recreational Therapists (NART) is thrilled to share highlights from two events held during the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Annual 2025 Conference in San Antonio this past weekend. These gatherings brought together Fellows, inductees, and supporters to reconnect and socialize while also celebrating the induction of new members into the Academy. Induction Ceremony: Welcoming New Fellows On Sunday evening, October 19, Fellows and gu

The National Academy of Recreational Therapists is proud to recognize Lauren Bade, MS, TRS, CTRS, as the 2025 NART Future Scholar. Lauren graduated in August 2025 with a Master of Science in Recreational Therapy from the University of Utah and holds a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation and Management from Brigham Young University. Her clinical experience spans diverse settings and populations across the lifespan, encompassing both clinical and community-based recre

Marcia Carter (left) and Lori Koplin (right) stand together at the ATRA Annual 2025 Conference Awards Ceremony. Note: Tania Santiago Perez, while honored at this ceremony, was not present for the photograph. The 2025 award is presented to Lori Koplin, CTRS, CPRP, CYSA, CARRS , City of Ormond Beach and  Tania Santiago Perez, PhD, CTRS, WSI, is an Associate Teaching Professor of Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy at Florida International University for their manuscript "P