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.