OPGA Announces 2024 O&P Woman of the Year Finalists

Published in Orthotics & Prosthetics on August 12, 2024

OPGA is excited to announce the four finalists nominated for the 2024 O&P Woman of the Year Award.  

The finalists are Dr. Justi Appel, PhD, CO, BOCP, LPO, Clinical Specialist with NuTech Synergies; Jenna Calomeris, VP of Sales with ThorWear, DBA Elevate Movement; Dr. Sara Peterson, PhD, L/CPO, FAAOP(D), Clinical Research Scientist/Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) with O&P Clinical Innovations; and Sheryl Sachs, MSPO, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) with Dankmeyer, Inc.

The winner of the 2024 O&P Woman of the Year award will be announced at the AOPA National Assembly on Friday, Sept. 13 at 9:50 a.m., at the Product Preview Theater (PPT) in the exhibit hall.

“We’re excited to recognize these outstanding women who positively impact the O&P profession,” said Adam Miller, president of OPGA, a division of VGM & Associates. “Each of the finalists exemplify everything that is exceptional about the O&P community, and we look forward to recognizing the winner with a special toast at the AOPA National Assembly in September.”

The annual award, sponsored by Össur and presented by OPGA, is open to all women who work in the O&P profession. Nominators were 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. Finalists were selected by a committee of O&P professionals.

For more information about the O&P Woman of the Year Award, including more information about each finalist, visit www.vgm.com/oandpwomanoftheyear. 

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