O&P Woman of the Year Nominations Now Open

Published in Orthotics & Prosthetics on June 01, 2022

Award recipient to be announced during AOPA National Assembly. 

OPGA has announced that the nomination period for the 2022 O&P Woman of the Year Award is open.   

The annual award, organized by OPGA, is open to all women who work in the profession. Nominators are encouraged to provide examples of how the nominee has made significant contributions throughout her career to serve her patients, community, business and the O&P profession.      

In 2021, Ashlie White, Director of Health Policy and Strategic Alliances with American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, was selected from a group of outstanding women as the fifth O&P Woman of the Year.  

Nominations must be submitted by July 15 and can be made online by visiting the OPGA website at www.vgm.com/oandpwomanoftheyear. The 2022 O&P Woman of the Year Award winner will be selected by a committee of O&P professionals.   

The winner of this award will be announced during the AOPA National Assembly. More details on the ceremony will be released in the future. 

For more information about the O&P Woman of the Year Award, including criteria and the nomination form, visit www.vgm.com/oandpwomanoftheyear.  


TAGS

  1. o&p woman of the year
  2. orthotics & prosthetics
  3. orthotics and prosthetics

From Our Experts

The Impact of HHS Cuts to the ACL on the Limb Loss Community and O&P Industry thumbnail The Impact of HHS Cuts to the ACL on the Limb Loss Community and O&P Industry As we navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare policy, I want to address a critical issue that directly affects both the limb loss community and the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) industry. OPGA, Össur Name Recipients of O&P Grants thumbnail OPGA, Össur Name Recipients of O&P Grants Avery-Claire Littleton and Nicole Bakovich have been selected as the recipients of two O&P grants. Celebrating Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month thumbnail Celebrating Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM). OPGA shares our deep appreciation for all those who make an impact in the lives of individuals with limb loss and limb difference. Shaping the Future: A Roadmap to Success in 2025 thumbnail Shaping the Future: A Roadmap to Success in 2025 Jeremy Stolz, CEO, VGM Group, Inc., shares key areas of focus at VGM — principles that are essential for any organization striving to grow and thrive. Automation and Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Healthcare in 2025 thumbnail Automation and Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Healthcare in 2025 The DME, HME, O&P, and CRT industries are turning to automation & advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, improve patient care, and streamline operations. Adapting to Narrowing Provider Networks thumbnail Adapting to Narrowing Provider Networks Narrowed provider networks for payers have become more common than ever. Articulating the value of what providers bring to the table will be paramount. 2025 O&P Grant Application Period Now Open thumbnail 2025 O&P Grant Application Period Now Open OPGA and Össur have announced the application period is now open for two grants available for U.S.-based O&P professionals. Forecasting Insights for 2025: A Promise for True Transformation thumbnail Forecasting Insights for 2025: A Promise for True Transformation From technological advancements to evolving patient needs and wants, the landscape in the next 24 to 36 months continues to shift in ways that promise both challenges and opportunities.