2024 Academy Award Recipients

January 31, 2024

Posted By: Manisha Bhaskar in News,

Academy Announces 2024 Award Recipients

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

The Academy Proudly Announces its
2024 Award Recipients

The Academy recognizes members with awards for their outstanding

achievements and contributions to the O&P profession.

The awards will be presented during the 50th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, being held March 6-9, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.

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Titus Ferguson Award

Scott D. Cummings, PT, CPO, FAAOP

This lifetime achievement award is intended to be the highest level of recognition bestowed upon an outstanding Academician whose accomplishments and contributions have made a significant impact on the growth and development of the profession.

Distinguished Practitioner Award

Tracy Melton CPO/L, CPed, CFm

This award recognizes members who have distinguished themselves through their dedication and leadership to the advancement of the O&P profession. This individual must have demonstrated a record of sustained contributions and commitment to advancing the ideals of the Academy and the profession.

Clinical Creativity Award

Christopher Lake, CPO, FAAOP(D)

This award is intended to recognize those Academy members who have quietly demonstrated a commitment to The Code of Professional Responsibility and to improving the professional image of the orthotic and prosthetic profession to patients, co-workers, and colleagues.

Clinical Commitment Award

Adrienne W. Hill, MHA, CPO(L), FAAOP

This award recognizes members who have quietly demonstrated a commitment to improving the professional image of the orthotic and prosthetic profession to patients, co-workers, and colleagues.

Outstanding Educator Award

Ava S. Herbrick, MS, CPO

This award is intended to recognize an educator that has demonstrated unique didactic or laboratory skills which create a positive and permanent impression on their students.

Research Award

Sara Morgan, PhD, CPO

This award is intended to recognize those members performing the most outstanding research in the field of orthotics and prosthetics.

Honorary Membership

Honorary membership is awarded to non-O&P certified individuals who are closely allied with the orthotics and prosthetics profession. The recipient demonstrates a very high level of knowledge and dedication to the O&P field.