The Illinois Art Therapy Association recently honored Dr. Harriet Wadeson with the Myra Levick Award for Excellence in Art Therapy at a celebration at The Mather, where Dr. Wadeson is a resident. Family, friends, professionals and former students were all in attendance to honor her.
This new prize was presented by Lariza Fenner, the president of the Illinois Art Therapy Association. Honoring important and innovative contributions to art therapy over many years, it is awarded by senior art therapists and the community of art therapy, with appreciation for Dr. Levick’s many contributions to the profession.