VGM Canada Names 2024 HME Woman of the Year Winner

BURLINGTON, Ontario—VGM Canada announced Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, national clinical and technical education manager with Permobil, as the winner of the 2024 Canadian HME Woman of the Year Award. The award was presented during the Canadian Seating and Mobility Conference.

Mogul-Rotman is an occupational therapist (OT) and assistive technology professional/seating mobility specialist, a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists seating and mobility team and a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Spinal Research Organization. Additionally, she is a former member of the professional standards board of RESNA.

“VGM Canada is proud to name Brenlee as the third Canadian HME Woman of the Year,” said Dave Davies, president of VGM Canada. “Her contributions to her community, her company and the entire HME and mobility industry are so impressive, and we are excited to honour Brenlee with this award. Congratulations, Brenlee!”

The following statement is from Mogul-Rotman’s coworker as to why she deserved this award.

“A traveling machine that is all over the country, [she is] on the road more than at home, spreading the clinical word about proper positioning, support and mobility to OTs, sales reps and clients,” the coworker said. “[She is] always willing to lend a hand and get involved to support client health and good outcomes. Brenlee has become a go-to resource for OTs and sales reps across the country. Her vast experience with all kinds of clients, from the basic wheelchair user to the C3 quad that drives with S&P, has helped them all live better, more independent lives. Her passion is endless for working to improve people’s independence.”

The Canadian HME Woman of the Year Award is open to all women who work in the Canadian HME and mobility industry. Nominators were encouraged to provide examples of how their nominee made significant contributions throughout her career to serve her patients, community, business and the HME and mobility industry.