Supporting & elevating Orthotic & Prosthetic Professionals through training & recognition
Professional Awards
Professional Awards & Recognitions
Tamarack Award
The people of Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. continue to give back to the Orthotic and Prosthetic profession with their support of The O&P Foundation Tamarack Award for Outstanding Contributions to Orthotic Practice & Education, which includes an unrestricted $10,000 award.
This award recognizes and honors individuals who have significantly impacted Orthotics practice through their dedication to innovation in patient care, orthotic device development, and sharing their knowledge in these areas with the O&P community.
Next Cycle Opens August 2026
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Carlton Fillauer Award
The O&P Foundation’s Carlton Fillauer Award for Outstanding Contribution to Prosthetics Science and Practice, sponsored by the Fillauer family, recognizes prosthetists who have actively engaged in clinical care, research, and publication.
The Carlton Fillauer Award will include a $5,000 unrestricted cash award in recognition of the recipient’s history of clinical care, scientific research, and peer-reviewed publication in the prosthetics profession.
Next Cycle Opens August 2025
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Doctoral Training Award
We recognize and value the impact made by current and future clinician researchers on clinical practice and patient outcomes. Certified Orthotists and Prosthetists who choose to pursue a PhD, often no longer employed in clinical practice, frequently experience financial hardship in managing the expenses associated with professional engagement and maintaining of clinical credentials.
We are offering an award of up to $1000 for up to (10) ABC certified CPOs, CPs, or COs actively pursuing a PhD.
These funds serve to offset expenses associated with attending O&P conferences, maintaining professional memberships, and receiving continuing education units.
Next Cycle Opens October 2025
Program Details
How it works.
- Create an account in the O&P Foundation Application Portal, then select the program application/nomination
- Check the program requirements
- Complete application/nomination when the portal opens
- Submit all required attachments
- If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
What are Recipients Saying? Impact Stories
Scottish Rite for Children
"Being recognized by one's peers helps elevate everyone involved. The recipient appreciates the recognition while the profession itself is elevated due to the importance placed on this type of recognition."