Current Contests
2023 Annual Conference Theme Contest
Similar to our TR Awareness Month Slogan contest, we're asking you to comment on this post on what theme you'd like for our FIRST IN-PERSON since before the COVID pandemic for our 2023 conference. Every member that submits a theme will receive 1 PCC and the chosen theme will receive 3 PCCs. Keep an eye out on our social media for the posts to share your themes on. This contest will run from August 15 - September 16, 2022.
TO ENTER: visit TRO’s Facebook or Instagram pages, where we’ll be posting a series of posts during August (starting with this photo). All YOU have to do is COMMENT on these posts with an inspirational theme to use for our 2023 conference!
2023 Annual Conference Theme Contest
It’s time once again to launch TRO’s TR Awareness Month Slogan Contest! Put your creative talents to the test by submitting your slogan to promote and celebrate the TR profession during TR Awareness Month in February 2023.
TO ENTER: visit TRO’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages, where we’ll be posting a series of TR-related images for inspiration during September and October (starting with this photo). All YOU have to do is:
- COMMENT on these posts with an inspirational slogan to promote our profession
- Include the hashtag #TROSlogan2023Contest
- TAG two of your TR friends!
The TRO selection committee will choose the best slogan, which will be incorporated into our online TR Awareness Month package. The winner will receive a TRO prize pack and 2 PCC points (for a total of 3 PCCs) toward their Designation (R/TRO)! Plus: all participants who submit a slogan are eligible for 1 PCC point!
Promote your profession, be eligible to earn PCC points and a great prize, and receive recognition for your efforts! It’s a win-win-win!
The TR Awareness Month Slogan Contest runs from September 19 to October 21, 2022, at 5 pm.
Past Contests
2021 Hire a Qualified TR Contest
Congratulations to Kira Saarloos. Kira was one of the many individuals that shared, engaged, and tagged other TRs with TRO's Hire a Qualified TR materials. Thanks to all that participated! Although the contest is over, continuing to share the value of hiring a qualified TR is not.
2021 TR Awareness Month Slogan Contest
Congratulations to Shawna Booth, the winner of the TRO Slogan Contest for TR Awareness Month in 2021! Shawna's winning submission, Therapeutic recreation: don't just survive, Thrive! will be the theme during TR Awareness Month in February 2022. Thank you to all that participated!
2020 TR Awareness Month Slogan Contest
Congratulations to Cali Fairway, the winner of the TRO Slogan Contest for TR Awareness Month in 2020! Chelsea’s winning submission, Therapeutic recreation: power through participation, will be the theme during TR Awareness Month in February 2020. A big thank you to ALL the members who submitted slogan ideas!
2019 Student Leisure Education Contest
Congratulations to Carly Culin from Canadore College. Carly’s submission, Find Yourself in Leisure, was selected as the winner. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's contest. Check out the top three submissions featured on the TRO Pinterest Leisure Education board.
2019 TR Awareness Month Slogan Contest
Congratulations to Chelsea Hughes, R/TRO, the winner of the TRO Slogan Contest for TR Awareness Month in 2019! Chelsea’s winning submission, Recognize ability. Reaffirm possibility was the theme during TR Awareness Month in February 2019. A big thank you to ALL the members who submitted slogan ideas!
(Photo credit: Judy Nguyen Photography)
2018 Student Leisure Education Contest
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Student Leisure Education Contest! Congratulations Erin Manax, RT student from Mohawk College who submitted You Had Me at 'JELLO' which was selected as the winner. Check out the top four submissions featured on the TRO Pinterest Leisure Education board. Thank you to everyone who participated in the TR Awareness Month Slogan Contest!
2018 TR Awareness Month Slogan Contest
Congratulations Jackie Chelsky, R/TRO who submitted the winning slogan "Recreation Therapy: Transforming Lives Together" which was featured as the theme for TRO for TR Awareness Month 2018.