The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) proudly announces the establishment of a new award honoring its valued credential holders: Certificant of the Year. The award will recognize one individual per year for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach.

“There are many certified professionals doing amazing things in their community and professional field with limited recognition,” explains BOC’s Credentialing Director, Matthew Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD. “BOC is proud to launch an official avenue to learn more about our credentialees’ great work and showcase certificant excellence!”

The BOC Certificant of the Year Award will distinguish one individual in good standing in any of BOC’s six certification areas (DME Specialist, Mastectomy Fitter, Orthotic Fitter, Orthotist, Pedorthist, or Prosthetist). Nominees must demonstrate exceptional service to patients, notable achievements in research, commitment to giving back to the community and/or outreach to developing countries or other underserved areas.

BOC will accept nominations online beginning September 25, 2019 at www.bocusa.org/certificant-of-the-year. Nominations will be accepted through January 10, 2020.

About BOC

The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), founded in 1984, offers highly valued credentials in the fields of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) and durable medical equipment (DME). BOC offers accreditation for O&P practices, pharmacies and DME suppliers and certifications for orthotic fitters, mastectomy fitters and DME specialists. Additionally, BOC certifies 2,000 orthotists, prosthetists and pedorthists. BOC-certified practitioners and accredited suppliers are included as qualified providers and suppliers, respectively, in the Social Security Act as amended by the Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA).

BOC has been acclaimed for award-winning innovation and customer service, earning international recognition with nine Stevie Awards. Both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs accept BOC credentials as meeting their standards. Learn more at www.bocusa.org.