·        Employment History and Experience:  The nominee should have a minimum of five years working in the therapeutic recreation field and at least a three-year period should have been within the State of Maine.

·         Professional Affiliations:  Candidates must maintain membership in MRPA. Any additional affiliations will hold merit.

·        Leadership Contributions:  Candidates must demonstrate enthusiasm for Therapeutic Recreation and display a willingness to share their expertise with others in the field.   It is necessary to design and implement creative therapeutic programming while maintaining a positive working relationship with fellow TR professionals.