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Professional Awards

The O&P Foundation’s Professional Awards are designed to strengthen patient care by supporting the continuous training and development of orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics professionals throughout their careers.

By investing in lifelong learning, leadership, and skill advancement, these programs help ensure that clinicians and care teams are equipped to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

These awards support clinicians, care extenders, and other professionals involved in orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic rehabilitation, recognizing those who demonstrate a commitment to advancing care quality, improving outcomes, and elevating professional standards across the full continuum of OP&P practice.

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Professional Development

We are proud to offer theses Professional Development Awards, supporting clinical professionals in strengthening their skills, expanding their networks, and advancing high-quality patient care. 

In partnership with AAOP, AOPA and PFA this program fully supports recipients to attend national professional OP&P conferences.

These awards ensure that these critical members of the care team have access to leading professional education to enhance the quality of patient care, encourage continuous practice improvement and deepen their connection to their professional community.

Program Cycle 1 | Open May 5th – June 2nd 2026

 

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O&P Healthcare Quality Fellowship

This new funding initiative supports OP&P professionals in pursuing formal training and recognized credentials in healthcare quality, and process improvement.

The program offers a $2,000 award for professional credentials in quality or process improvement, and a $5,000 award to support enrollment in a certificate or graduate-level program in healthcare quality. 

Open to all OP&P professionals, the Fellowship aims to build a network of leaders who are equipped to elevate care standards, strengthen clinical outcomes, and advance value-driven patient care across the OP&P profession.

Open May 5th – June 2nd 2026

 

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Ken Chagnon Technical Development

The Ken Chagnon Technical Development fund provides a $2,000 development award to support Orthotic & Prosthetic technicians in attending professional conferences or advanced training programs.

Orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic technicians play a vital role in ensuring timely access to high-quality patient care. As the field faces growing technician shortages and increasing demand for services, these awards help strengthen skills, expand professional development, and support the advancement of high-quality fabrication and technical practice.

Funds may be used toward conference participation, specialized workshops, or other technical education that enhances professional growth and improves patient access, efficiency, and quality of care.

Open July 6th – August 3rd

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Doctoral Training Award

This program supports the next generation of clinician–scientists whose research will shape the future of evidence-based OP&P care.

Many certified orthotists, prosthetists, and pedorthists who pursue doctoral training step away from direct clinical practice and face challenges in maintaining their professional engagement and credentials during this transition.

This program provides up to $1,000 to support ABC-certified CPOs, CPs, COs, or CPeds actively enrolled in a PhD program.

These funds help offset costs related to professional memberships, continuing education requirements, and participation in OP&P conferences; ensuring that doctoral trainees remain connected to the clinical community while advancing clinically relevant research that will directly improve patient care.

Opens October 2026

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What are Recipients Saying? Impact Stories

Tiffany Graham MSPO, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (D)
    Tiffany Graham MSPO, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (D)

    Associate Professor

    "The Tamarack Award is an amazing honor and the recognition from the O&P community is vastly appreciated. As the growth and elevation of our profession continues through research, innovation, advocacy, and exceptional patient care, I look forward to seeing and supporting our upcoming advancements."

    Donald Katz MHA, CO
      Donald Katz MHA, CO

      Vice President, Facilities & Process Design

      "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."

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