Sandra HALE Memorial Award in Occupational Therapy

Award descriptionAwards totalling $2,000 have been available annually through gifts from friends, family and colleagues in memory of Sandra Hale (1963-2020) for students in the Master of Occupational Therapy program who demonstrate an interest in mental health practice or in treating patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Preference will be given to students with an interest in multiple sclerosis. Sandra (B.Sc. OT, M.Sc. 2011) was a dedicated Occupational Therapist who specialized in mental health. Her life was sadly cut short by multiple sclerosis. As a student, she was able to advance her education by benefiting from several scholarships and awards, and this has inspired her family to establish this award to honour Sandra's legacy and her positive impact on the field of occupational therapy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.