BOC Accepting Nominations for Jim Newberry Award

The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announces nominations are now open for the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service, an honor named after longtime practitioner, BOC board member and leader James Newberry, Jr., BOCP, BOCO, BOCPD, who passed away in 2016.

The Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service recognizes outstanding individuals who perform extraordinary service to BOC and its community of stakeholders, and who live out the superior example modeled by Newberry during his more than four decades in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. Winners might include—but are not limited to—current or former board members, test development volunteers, vendors or other business partners, certificants, personnel from BOC-accredited facilities, consultants and staff members.

“We look forward to seeing this year’s nominations as we continue to honor Jim’s amazing legacy,” says BOC Board Chair Wayne R. Rosen, BOCP, BOCO, FAAOP. “BOC is fortunate to work with a wide variety of dedicated individuals, and this award truly allows their stories to be told amongst the professional communities we serve.”

Last year’s inaugural award recipient Harry “J.R.” Brandt, BOCO, CO, LO was honored at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s 2017 World Congress. The BOC board will invite this year’s winner to be their guests at a board meeting or other appropriate event to receive the award, with travel, lodging and meal expenses covered by BOC. BOC will also recognize the winner in a news release and other promotional materials, including signage at BOC headquarters. Each honoree also will receive a special commemorative plaque.

To submit a nomination, visit the Jim Newberry Award page on BOC’s website at www.bocusa.org/NewberryAward. The deadline to submit nominations is September 7, 2018. Please direct any questions pertaining to the award to 877.776.2200 or email info@bocusa.org for more information.