Academy Proudly Announces
2023 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 49th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, being held March 1-4, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Titus Ferguson Lifetime Achievement Award

James H. Campbell, PhD, CO, 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

Pat Prigge, CP, LP, FAAOP(D)

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

Bob Silvestri, CPO, LPO

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.

Outstanding Educator Award

David G. Wilson, MPO, CPO, LPO, FAAOP

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

Todd Farrell, PhD

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

Congratulations to the
2023 Academy Award recipients!

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOTISTS & PROSTHETISTS

Driving professional excellence for quality O&P care.