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2009 RESNA Awards
Certificate of Appreciation
Recognizes a RESNA member or non-member for a special one-time activity benefiting either RESNA or the fields of rehabilitation or assistive technology
![photo of Stephen M. Bauer](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Stephen Bauer.jpg)
Stephen M. Bauer, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as member of the RESNA Board of Directors
![photo of Alex Mihailidis](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Alex Mihailidis.jpg)
Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng
For his efforts and contributions as member of the RESNA Board of Directors
![photo of Stephen Sprigle](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Stephen Sprigle.jpg)
Stephen Sprigle, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as member of the RESNA Board of Directors
![photo of David L. Jaffe](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Dave Jaffe.jpg)
David L. Jaffe, MS
For his efforts and contributions as member of the RESNA Board of Directors and Chair of the Awards Committee
![photo of Mary Ellen Buning](/portals/0/Images/Awards/MaryEllenBuning.jpg)
Mary Ellen Buning, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as PSG Super Chair
![photo of Amy Baxter](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Amy Baxter.jpg)
Amy Baxter, ME, PT, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of PSG-02, the Physical Therapy Professional Specialty Group
![photo of James R. Stachowiak](/portals/0/Images/Awards/James Stachowiak.jpg)
James R. Stachowiak, MSE, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of PSG- 07, the Educators Professional Specialty Group
![photo of Juergen Babirad](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Jurgen Babirad.jpg)
Juergen Babirad, MSA, ATP, CDRS
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of SIG-02, the Personal Transportation Special Interest Group
![photo of Cathy Bodine](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Cathy Bodine.jpg)
Cathy Bodine, PhD, CCC-SLP
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of SIG-05, the Quantitative Assessment Special Interest Group
![photo of Kirk Siqveland](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Kirk Siqveland.jpg)
Kirk Siqveland
For his efforts and contributions as Acting Chair of SIG-07, the Technology Transfer Special Interest Group
![photo of Jon Pearlman](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Jon Pearlman.jpg)
Jon Pearlman, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of SIG-17, the International Appropriate Technology Special Interest Group
![photo of Alan Cantor, MA](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Alan Cantor.jpg)
Alan Cantor, MA
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of SIG-22, the Consumer Perspectives Special Interest Group
![photo of Jean L. Minkel](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Jean Minkel.jpg)
Jean L. Minkel, PT, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Mala Aaronson](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Mala Aaronson.jpg)
Mala Aaronson, OTR/L, CRTS
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Mary Ellen Buning](/portals/0/Images/Awards/MaryEllenBuning.jpg)
Mary Ellen Buning, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Elizabeth W. Cole](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Elizabeth Cole.jpg)
Elizabeth W. Cole, MSPT
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of A. Lynne Deese, MA, ATP](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Lynne Deese.jpg)
A. Lynne Deese, MA, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Miriam A. Manary](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Miriam Manary.jpg)
Miriam A. Manary, MSE
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Cindi L. Pichler](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Cindi Pichler.jpg)
Cindi L. Pichler, MS, CRC, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Mark R. Schmeler](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Mark Schmeler.jpg)
Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Jodie Stogner](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Jodie Stogner.jpg)
Jodie Stogner, PT, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Stephen Sundarrao](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Stephen Sundarrao.jpg)
Stephen Sundarrao, MS, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of David C. Wilkie](/portals/0/Images/Awards/David Wilke.jpg)
David C. Wilkie, EBS, BFA, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Fred Tchang](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Fred Tchang.jpg)
Fred Tchang, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Theresa F. Berner](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Theresa Berner.jpg)
Theresa F. Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Alisa Brownlee, ATP](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Alisa Brownlee.jpg)
Alisa Brownlee, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Mary Alice Cafiero](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Mary Alice Cafiero.jpg)
Mary Alice Cafiero, MSOT/L, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of James R. Conwell](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Blank_Profile.jpg)
James R. Conwell, ATP, CRTS
For his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Jennifer A. Hutson](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Jennifer Hutson.jpg)
Jennifer A. Hutson, MS, OTR/L, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Robert A. Macko](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Robert Macko.jpg)
Robert A. Macko, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Mary M. O'Connell](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Mary OConnell.jpg)
Mary M. O'Connell, PT, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Carol A. Page O'Day](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Carol Page.jpg)
Carol A. Page O'Day, PhD, CCC-SLP, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Carolyn P. Phillips](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Carolyn Phillips.jpg)
Carolyn P. Phillips, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Cindi L. Pichler](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Cindi Pichler.jpg)
Cindi L. Pichler, MS, CRC, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Faith Saftler Savage](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Faith Saftler Savage.jpg)
Faith Saftler Savage, PT, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Brenda A. Sposato](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Brenda Sposato.jpg)
Brenda A. Sposato, MEBME, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Jeannette Van Houten](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Jeannette VanHouten.jpg)
Jeannette Van Houten, MEd, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of >Joy Smiley Zabala](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Joy Zabala.jpg)
Joy Smiley Zabala, MEd, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup
![photo of Carmen P. DiGiovine](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Carmen DiGiovine.jpg)
Carmen P. DiGiovine, PhD, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the PSB Marketing Workgroup
![photo of Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Trevor Dyson-Hudson.jpg)
Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, MD
For his efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Marketing Workgroup
![photo of Carrie Kane](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Carrie Kane.jpg)
Carrie Kane, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Marketing Workgroup
![photo of Elizabeth Leef](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Elizabeth Leff.jpg)
Elizabeth Leef
For her efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Marketing Workgroupechnology
![photo of Trina J. Puddefoot](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Trina Puddlefoot.jpg)
Trina J. Puddefoot, PT, MS, PCS, AT
For her efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Marketing Workgroup
![photo of Julie Piriano](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Julie Piriano.jpg)
Julie Piriano, PT, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the PSB Complaints Review Committee
Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes RESNA members for their sustained contributions and service to the organization
![photo of Ray Grott](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Ray Grott.jpg)
Ray Grott, MA, ATP, RET
For his efforts and significant contributions to RESNA of his time, energy, enthusiasm, and expertise over the past 18 years
Mentor Award
Recognizes a RESNA member who has influenced, counseled, and nurtured others in the fields of rehabilitation engineering or assistive technology
![photo of Elaine Trefler](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Elaine Trefler.jpg)
Elaine Trefler, MEd, OTR/L, FAOTA
For her many efforts and contributions as educator in the profession of occupational therapy and the area of wheelchair seating, author and worldwide lecturer, and founding organizer of the International Seating Symposium
![photo of Beverly K. Bain](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Beverly Bain.jpg)
Beverly K. Bain, EdD, OTR, FAOTA
For her efforts and contributions as an educator in the fields of occupational therapy, assistive technology and rehabilitation and service to RESNA on the Occupational Therapy Professional Specialty Group
Honorary Fellow Award
Recognizes a a non-RESNA member who has promoted issues and demonstrated leadership highly relevant to the fields of assistive technology or rehabilitation engineering and who has encouraged the independence of individuals with disabilities through legislation, policy, education, design / development, research, health awareness, employment, recreation, publications, or financial contributions
![photo of Col Paul F. Pasquina](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Paul Pasquina.jpg)
COL Paul F. Pasquina, MD
For his contributions in education, research and development, and service to implement policy changes that have positively impacted clinical care across the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs
RESNA Fellow Award
Recognizes a member who has made long term and substantial contributions to the fields of rehabilitation or assistive technology as well as significant contributions to RESNA
![photo of David L. Jaffe](/portals/0/Images/Awards/Dave Jaffe.jpg)
David L. Jaffe, MS
For his continuing, consistent contributions to RESNA, his pioneering efforts in the design and development of assistive technologies, and his pervasive nurturing of the field and his colleagues
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