OWINGS MILLS, Md. (November 3, 2021)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its third annual Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one BOC-certified individual each year for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach.
“The talents and achievements of BOC-certified professionals are abundant,” says Matthew Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD, CDME, chief operating officer at BOC. “We created our Certificant of the Year Award to honor those going above and beyond to improve the lives of their patients and community.”
The BOC Certificant of the Year Award distinguishes a professional in good standing in any of BOC’s six certification areas (DME Specialist, Mastectomy Fitter, Orthotic Fitter, Orthotist, Pedorthist or Prosthetist). Nominees should demonstrate exceptional service to patients, notable achievements in research, commitment to giving back to the community and/or outreach to developing countries or other underserved areas.
BOC will accept nominations here through Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021.
