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Dr. Joseph Sunny Honored with Occupational Therapist Professional Excellence Award

BusinessManasi Praharaj11/9/2026

Dr. Joseph Sunny Honored with Occupational Therapist Professional Excellence Award

Kochi, 09 November 2026: Dr. Joseph Sunny has received the Professional Excellence Award 2026, presented by the Kerala Occupational Therapist’s Association (KOTA). Dr. Joseph Sunny, the founder and chairman of Prayatna Center for Child Development, was given the award in recognition of his exemplary service and contributions to the field of occupational therapy. He received the award from Health Minister K. Muraleedharan at an event organized by KOTA in Thiruvananthapuram as part of World Occupational Therapy Day.

After earning his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy from SRM Medical College, Dr. Joseph Sunny completed his PhD in Autism Screening in Children from MVG University, Jaipur. He played a crucial role in introducing occupational therapy study courses in Kerala and served as an occupational therapist at Thrissur Government Medical College for about five years.

He has been delivering exemplary services in the field of occupational therapy, providing a helping hand to children with special needs and individuals facing various health challenges. Inaugurating the function, Minister K. Muraleedharan remarked that the services of therapists are essential in healthcare to ensure an individual's independent living alongside recovery.