2014 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
Joe Hurley
For his efforts and contributions as Vice Chair of the Adaptive Sport Equipment Standards Committee
Karen Milchus, MS
For her efforts and contributions as Accommodations SIG co-Chair
Casmir Usiatynski
For his efforts and contributions as Accommodations SIG co-Chair
Greg Stowell, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as Delivery, Policy & Outcomes SIG Chair
Marc Krizack
For his efforts and contributions as Delivery, Policy & Outcomes SIG Chair
Steven M. Dahling, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as Engineers & Technologists PSG Chair
Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng
For his efforts and contributions as President
Ray Grott, MA, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as President Elect
Paul Schwartz, MSIE, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as Treasurer
Jamie Arasz Prioli, BSc, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as Secretary
Jerry Weisman, MSME, ATP, RET For his efforts and contributions as Immediate Past President and Nominating Committee Chair
Patricia A. Bahr, MSE, ATP, RET For her efforts and contributions as Board Member
Jennifer Boger, PEng, MASc, BASc For her efforts and contributions as Board Member
Clayton Lewis, PhD For his efforts and contributions as Board Member
Amanda Reinsfelder, MS, ATP For her efforts and contributions as Board Member
Richard Simpson, PhD, ATP For his efforts and contributions as Board Member and Research Committee Chair
Jim Lenker, PhD For his efforts and contributions as Awards Committee Chair
Ray Grott, MA, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as Bylaws, Membership, and Long Range Planning Committee Chairs
Frank Puckett, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as Education Committee co-Chair
James R. Stachowiak, MSE, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as Education Committee co-Chair
Paul Schwartz, MSIE, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as Finance Committee Chair
Nathan W. Moon, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as Government Affairs Committee Chair
Mary Ellen Buning, PhD, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
or her efforts and contributions as PSG Super Chair
Carmen DiGiovine, PhD, ATP/SMS, RET For his efforts and contributions as Professional Standards Board Chair
Michael Murphy
For his dedication and impact as a RESNA volunteer, including SIG leadership, Meetings Committee sponsorship recruitment, and pre-conference workshop presentation
Romich Foundation
For their generous financial support of the RESNA Conference Computer Tech Lab
Wade Wingler
For his contributions to the RESNA Conference local committee and the RESNA Catalyst project
Brad E. Dicianno, MD
For his outstanding contribution to industry body of knowledge as lead author of the RESNA Position Paper: The Application of Wheelchair Standing Devices: 2013 Current State of the Literature
Amy Morgan, PT, ATP
For her outstanding contribution to industry body of knowledge as co-author of the RESNA Position Paper: The Application of Wheelchair Standing Devices: 2013 Current State of the Literature
Jenny Lieberman, MSOTR/L, ATP
For her outstanding contribution to industry body of knowledge as co-author of the RESNA Position Paper: The Application of Wheelchair Standing Devices: 2013 Current State of the Literature
Lauren Rosen, PT, MPT, MSMS, ATP/SMS
For her outstanding contribution to industry body of knowledge as co-author of the RESNA Position Paper: The Application of Wheelchair Standing Devices: 2013 Current State of the Literature
Other Recognitions
Recognizes a RESNA member or non-member or company for a special one-time activity benefiting either RESNA or the fields of rehabilitation or assistive technology not covered by a Cerficate of Appreciation
Alisa Brownlee, ATP
or her efforts and contributions as conference chair
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)
For being a Gold Sponsor
Prairie Seating Corporation
For being a Bronze Sponsor
Other Recognitions
Recognizes RESNA members for their sustained contributions and service to the organization
Rajesh Pagadala, MSBME, ATP, RET
For his SIG leadership and contributions to the success of the RESNA Catalyst Project and the AT Act Programs
Leadership Award
Recognizes an agency, company, association, or university for their significant contributions to the advancement of the fields of assistive technology or rehabilitation engineering and who have provided recognition and support for RESNA.
Quantum Rehab
For their longstanding contributions as a RESNA conference sponsor and exhibitor, as a proponent of the ATP and SMS certification programs, and as a supporter of RESNA among mobility suppliers and manufacturers
ROHO
For their significant and sustained contributions to the RESNA WC-3 standard and the ISO 16840 international standard
Emerging Leader Award
(formerly known as Rookie Award)
Recognizes a new member who has made significant contributions, provided leadership, and made an impact to RESNA
Emma Smith
For her contributions to judging the Student Design and Student Scientific Competitions, as well as her work on the Professional Standards Board
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
Shona MacDonald
For her resounding commitment to training and mentoring for assistive technology (AT) providers, an unwavering advocacy for individuals with disabilities, and maximizing the health and well-being of people with disabilities through appropriate technology made by Shonaquip
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
Barbara Crane, PhD, PT
For her contributions and leadership on ISO and ANSI / RESNA seating standards committees, her many capacities of RESNA leadership, and AT education
Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng
For his many years of RESNA leadership, as well as his contributions to the AT research literature on the potential of intelligent systems and embedded sensors to aid completion of common activities of daily living by older adults with dementia
RESNA Awards by Years
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