Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 - Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Time: July 23, 2026, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET

Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of RESNA members and your industry colleagues! RESNA Awards honor members of our large and diverse community of dedicated professionals who are committed to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults through the use of technology. 

Plus, as an added bonus, experience the legendary “Passing the Hat” ceremony, with President Jim Lenker passing the gavel (er, hat) to President-Elect Rita Stanley!

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This year's recipients are: 

EMERGING LEADER

Patricia Toole, OTR/L, MAT, MS OT

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Marta Figueiredo, Prof. Doc.OT, MSc IB (candidate)

SAM MCFARLAND MEMORIAL MENTORSHIP 

Glenn Hedman, PhD, PE, ATP, RET

COLIN MCLAURIN DISTINGUISHED LECTURESHIP

Cathy Bodine, PhD, CCC-SLP

LEADERSHIP AWARD

Henley Medical, Thomas O. Henley, ATP

HONORARY FELLOW

Fred Sammons, OT

FELLOW

Patricia Karg, MSBME

Kelly Waugh, PT, ATP

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