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KOCHI: Dr. Joseph Sunny, Founder and Chairman of Prayatna Centre for Child Development, has been conferred with the prestigious Professional Excellence Award 2026 by the Kerala Occupational Therapists Association (KOTA). The award recognizes his exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the field of occupational therapy. He received the accolade from Health Minister K. Muraleedharan during an event organized as part of World Occupational Therapy Day celebrations by KOTA.
Dr. Joseph Sunny holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy from SRM Medical College, along with a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Pediatric Autism Screening from MVG University, Jaipur. A pioneer in advocating for occupational therapy academic programs in Kerala, Dr. Sunny previously served as an Occupational Therapist at the Government Medical College, Thrissur.
