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The Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA) is calling for nominations for its top two prestigious awards:
Keeler Plaque and Young Chiropractor of the Year. 

Nominations are due no later than Friday, May 22, 2023 using the following instructions.
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​Keeler Plaque


The Texas Chiropractic Association’s most prestigious award, the Keeler Plaque, designates the Chiropractor of the Year in Texas. Each year, TCA members are encouraged to nominate a colleague. The list of nominations is presented to the Keeler Plaque Committee which will select the honoree. 
 
Established in 1934 by Texas chiropractic pioneer Dr. Clyde Keeler, the Keeler Plaque has designated Texas’ chiropractor of the year for 89 years. Qualifications for Keeler Plaque selection include:
  • Being a member in good standing of the TCA.
  • Being of good moral character.
  • Being a promoter or supporter of chiropractic advancement, such as research, public relations or school participation, in at least one of the three years immediately preceding the year in which the award is presented.
  • The candidate’s main endeavor must be in the practice of chiropractic and must have promoted chiropractic throughout their career.
  • Civic, religious and community involvement as well as other chiropractic work may also be considered.

​Submit your Keeler Plaque nomination no later than Friday, May 22 by email to Dr Kevin Raef, Keeler Committee Secretary, OR, legibly write or type your reasons for the nomination and mail it to:
Kevin Raef, DC
Keeler Committee Secretary
402 15th Street
Canyon, TX 79015

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Young Chiropractor of the Year

​TCA's second highest award is Young Chiropractor of the Year. This award is one of the most prestigious honors a Texas chiropractor can achieve. Aside from being 40 or younger, the Young Chiropractor of the Year is a TCA member who has been heavily involved with the organization and made significant contributions to the chiropractic profession and their local community.
Submit your Young Chiropractor of the Year nomination no later than Friday, May 22,  by email to Jeffrey Jenkins , Executive Director,  OR legibly write or type your reasons for the nomination and mail it to:
Jeffrey Jenkins, CAE
1122 Colorado St., Suite 307
Austin, TX 78701
Nominations are not held over from year to year, so please ensure your nominations are submitted on time for the current year.
We appreciate your nomination and look forward to announcing the winners during the President’s Gala at Chiro Texpo’23 June 23-25 at the Renaissance Dallas Addison. Don't forget to register today!

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      • 8 Medicare hours
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