The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) announced the finalists nominated for the 2023 O&P Woman of the Year Award:
- Charu Bhanti, cofounder, CPO Services
Bhanti - Marita Dorsch-Carozza, CP, FAAOP, senior surveyor, American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
Dorsch-Carozza - Teri Kuffel, JD, vice president and founding co-owner, Arise Orthotics & Prosthetics; president of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
Kuffel - Nikki Grace-Strader, director of North American operations, Osseointegration International
Grace-Strader
The winner will be announced at the AOPA National Assembly on Thursday, September 7, at OPGA’s booth.
“We’re excited to recognize these outstanding women who positively impact the O&P profession,” said Adam Miller, president of OPGA, a division of VGM & Associates. “Each of the finalists exemplify everything that is exceptional about the O&P community, and we look forward to recognizing the winner.”
The annual award, sponsored by Össur and presented by OPGA, is open to all women who work in the O&P profession. Nominators were encouraged to provide examples of how the nominee has made significant contributions throughout her career to serve her patients, community, business, and the O&P profession. Finalists were selected by a committee of O&P professionals.
