O&P Woman of the Year Finalists Announced

WATERLOO, Iowa (August 25, 2022)—The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) is excited to announce the four finalists nominated for the 2022 Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) Woman of the Year Award.

The finalists are:

• Adrienne Hill, CPO, Area Clinic Manager with Hanger Clinic
• Maggie Baumer, Area Business Clinic Manager with Hanger Clinic
• Manisha Bhasker, Senior Director of Communications & Development with American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
• Nina Bondre, Education Specialist with Ottobock Healthcare

The winner of the 2022 O&P Woman of the Year award will be announced at the AOPA National Assembly in the OPGA booth #728 on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 9:45 a.m. CT.

“We’re excited to continue recognizing the women in O&P who are creating impactful and positive experiences to the patients and community they serve,” said Adam Miller, president of OPGA, a division of VGM & Associates. “There are so many deserving candidates out there, and we are ready to highlight the woman who exemplifies everything that is exceptional about the O&P community.”

The annual award 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.

For more information about the O&P Woman of the Year Award, including more information about each finalist, visit vgm.com/oandpwomanoftheyear.