Hanger announced its annual Partner Awards, honoring four outstanding companies who provide exceptional products and services that advance the O&P field and improve patient care and outcomes.
The rising star, collaboration, innovation, and operational performance partner award recipients are selected by members of Hanger’s clinical and operational teams. 
Rising Star: Aether Biomedical was recognized an emerging leader that is driving change in the industry and received the award for their patient-focused approach relative to the Zeus hand, as well as its proactiveness in making upgrades and repairs to reduce patient down time.
Collaboration: The award is granted to a partner that made outstanding contributions resulting in shared success.
Ottobock was recognized for their collaboration with the Hanger Fabrication Network and the Hanger Clinical and Scientific Affairs team to provide training to Hanger technicians on how to fabricate the C-Brace.
Operational Performance: Bio-Mechanical Composites was recognized for helping Hanger Clinic clinicians meet the demand for energy storing prepreg orthotic devices, resulting in positive patient outcomes. The award recognizes a partner that outperformed industry benchmarks in quality, efficiency, and cost containment.
Innovation: Cypress Adaptive earned the award because of its innovative components and systems that provide Hanger Clinic clinicians alternative casting and fitting modalities to meet the broad range of patient needs, improve patient outcomes, and enhance efficiency The award recognizes companies that exhibit expansive thinking in product innovation and technology, resulting in positive clinical outcomes.
