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.
Call for Nominations
Every two years, the O&P Foundation issues an open call for nominations of qualified and eligible individuals.
Individuals may nominate an O&P professional who embodies the spirit of the Tamarack Award.
The O&P Foundation Board of Directors may also submit nominations
Eligibility
A provider of orthotic clinical care as a certified Orthotist and/or Orthotist/Prosthetist.
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Orthotics practice and/or product development
Actively engaged in research, and innovation in one or all the following:
- Orthotic device/component development OR
- Orthotic clinical practice/management
A notable record of published research, other publications, and/or presentations within the O&P profession
The following are NOT eligible:
Current employees of Tamarack Habilitation Technologies
Current employees of Tamarack Habilitation Technologies’ primary distributors.
How to Nominate
Create an account in the O&P Foundation Portal and select Tamarack Award program
To apply on behalf of the nominee, use the portal to complete the following tasks:
Complete eligibility/information form
Provide nominee's resume/CV
Obtain (2) letters of recommendation/support for the nominee
4. Nominators will be responsible completing the submission process by 5:00pm Central Time on the due date posted*.
Nominations will be accepted from November 4th 2024 through December 31st, 2024
Review Process
A review committee composed of 3 members of the O&P Foundation Professional Awards Committee will review and convene to select the most qualified nominee based on the eligible submissions received.
The review committee will bring their recommendation to the O&P Foundation Board of Directors for review and approval
Recipient will be awarded and recognized during the 2025 Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
Questions
If you have any questions about the Tamarack Award, please email info@oandpfoundation.org
Tamarack Habilitation Technologies was incorporated in 1990 by Marty and Peg Carlson and is now under their son Cole's leadership. The company originally provided clinical services and fabricated custom orthoses, prostheses, seating, and other adaptive equipment. Today, Tamarack is solely focused on developing