OPGA names finalists for Woman of the Year Award
By HME News Staff
Updated 8:06 AM CDT, Tue August 13, 2024
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America has announced the four finalists nominated for the 2024 O&P Woman of the Year Award.
The finalists are:
- Dr. Justina Appel, PhD, CO, BOCP, LPO, clinical specialist with NuTech Synergies;
- Jenna Calomeris, vice president 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.
“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 winner of the 2024 O&P Woman of the Year award will be announced at the AOPA National Assembly on Sept. 13 at the Product Preview Theater (PPT) in the exhibit hall.
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.
FMI: www.vgm.com/oandpwomanoftheyear.
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