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The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Fund is thrilled to announce that we are awarding $41,000 in scholarships this year to 22 student members of APTA Wisconsin.

The purpose of the WPT Fund scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to physical therapist or physical therapist assistant students in their last year of professional education in the state of Wisconsin.

The goal is not only to assist students in financial need but also to reward students who demonstrate well-rounded personal attributes and who make contributions to the community and/or to the development of the physical therapy profession.

You can see a full list of scholarship recipients and their accomplishments below.

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Congratulations to these amazing students! We look forward to your future growth within the profession.

Thank you, everyone, who has supported the WPT Fund. To learn more about how you can help support scholarships and grant initiatives, visit https://aptawi.org/wpt-fund/.

APTA Wisconsin leaders have recently had opportunities to connect with Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates and share issues important to physical therapists and the patients we serve.

APTA Wisconsin President Sue Griffin attended a Packers watch party with gubernatorial candidate David Crowley, where she discussed APTA Wisconsin’s prior authorization legislation and the importance of easy access to physical therapy for Wisconsin patients.

State Government Affairs Committee Chair Lindsay Dolan also recently met with both major gubernatorial candidates, Tom Tiffany and David Crowley, to discuss issues important to physical therapists and the patients they serve.

These conversations give APTA Wisconsin the opportunity to engage with leaders across the political spectrum, share the value physical therapy brings to health, mobility, and quality of life, and help ensure our profession’s voice is heard.

Thank you to Sue and Lindsay for representing APTA Wisconsin through these important advocacy efforts.

Being present for conversations like these is an important part of building relationships with policymakers and making sure the priorities of physical therapists and the patients we serve are heard. Contributions to the WPT-PAC help make that presence possible, supporting opportunities for APTA Wisconsin leaders to attend events, connect with decision-makers, and keep our profession part of the conversation.

If you’d like to help support more of this work, consider making a contribution to the WPT-PAC!

Support the WPT-PAC Today

What a great couple of days at the 2026 APTA Wisconsin Fall Conference!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Pewaukee to learn, connect, share ideas, and spend time together as a community.

From educational sessions and conversations with exhibitors to poster presentations, networking, and a little fun with Play with PAC, there was plenty happening throughout the conference. We loved seeing members reconnect with colleagues, meet new people, and take time away from the day-to-day to learn from one another.

A special thank you to our speakers, exhibitors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the conference possible—and to all of you who showed up and made the event what it was.

We hope you left with new ideas, new connections, and a few great memories!

5 to 65 years. One profession moving forward.

APTA Wisconsin is proud to recognize the members celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2026—from five years of membership all the way to an incredible 65 years.

Each milestone represents years of connection, advocacy, learning, and support for the physical therapy profession. Together, these members have helped strengthen the community we share and move our profession forward across Wisconsin.

Pick Up Your Anniversary Pin

Members celebrating a milestone anniversary are invited to receive an anniversary pin in recognition of their years of membership.

Attending the APTA Wisconsin Fall Conference?
Stop by the Membership Committee Display to pick up your pin. You may also pick up a pin for a friend or coworker and present it to them in person.

Not attending Fall Conference?
Find your name below and contact Cindy Koehler, Membership Committee Chair, at [email protected] to request your pin.

Meet Our 2026 Milestone Members

This year, APTA Wisconsin is recognizing members at every five-year milestone from 5 through 65 years of membership.

View Our Milestone Members Now: 

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To those recognized this year: thank you for the time, energy, and commitment you have given to the profession.

APTA membership helps support advocacy, professional growth, connection, and the continued advancement of physical therapy. We hope you’ll wear your anniversary pin proudly—and when you see a colleague wearing theirs, take a moment to celebrate the years they’ve invested as well.

Together, we are APTA Wisconsin.

Please note: Anniversaries are based on a membership year running from August through July.

You've read right: the 2026 APTA Wisconsin election is open!

PTs and PTAs can vote online until November 13. Students are not eligible to vote. 

The process is quick and easy to complete. Once logged in, you can:

• Read candidate statements
• Watch candidate videos
• Cast your ballot

To log in, use your APTA membership number and last name.

Those elected will take office January 1, 2027.

Cast Your Ballot Today

Make your voice heard and support your peers. Vote by November 13!