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2013 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 Edwina Juillet

Edwina Juillet - for her efforts and contributions as Vice Chair of the RESNA Emergency Stair Travel Device for Individuals with Disabilities (ESTD) Standards Committee

photo of Michael Boyce

Michael Boyce, BS - for his efforts and contributions as Secretary of the RESNA Emergency Stair Travel Device for Individuals with Disabilities (ESTD) Standards Committee

photo of Barbara Crane

Barbara Crane, PhD, PT, ATP/SMS - for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Wheelchair and Related Seating (WRS) Standards Committee

photo of Evan Call

Evan W. Call, MS, CSM-NRM - for his efforts and contributions as Vice Chair of the RESNA Wheelchair and Related Seating (WRS) Standards Committee

photo of Patricia Karg

Patricia Karg, MSBME - for her efforts and contributions as Secretary of the RESNA Wheelchair and Related Seating (WRS) Standards Committee

photo of Larry Schneider

Lawrence W. Schneider, PhD - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Wheelchairs and Transportation (WHAT) Standards Committee

photo of Gina Bertocci

Gina E. Bertocci, PhD, PE - for her efforts and contributions as Vice Chair of the RESNA Wheelchairs and Transportation (WHAT) Standards Committee

photo of Miriam Manary

Miriam A. Manary, MSE - for her efforts and contributions as Secretary of the RESNA Wheelchairs and Transportation (WHAT) Standards Committee

photo of John McGovern

John N. McGovern, JD - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Adapted Golf Cars (AGC) Standards Committee

photo of Mitch Oliver

Mitch Oliver - for his efforts and contributions as Vice Chair of the RESNA Adapted Golf Cars (AGC) Standards Committee

photo of Richard Thesing

Richard Thesing - for his efforts and contributions as Secretary of the RESNA Adapted Golf Cars (AGC) Standards Committee

photo of Edward Steinfeld

Edward Steinfeld, D. Arch, AIA - for his efforts and contributions to the new RESNA logo design and graphic identity

photo of Heamchand Subryan

Heamchand Subryan, M. Arch, MFA - for his efforts and contributions to the new RESNA logo design and graphic identity

photo of Gerry Dickerson

Gerry Dickerson, CRTS, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA Board of Directors

photo of R. Lee Kirby

R. Lee Kirby, MD, FRCPC - for his efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA Board of Directors

photo of Mark Schmeler

Mark Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA Board of Directors

photo of Edward Steinfeld

Edward Steinfeld, D. Arch, AIA - for his efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA Board of Directors

photo of Alan Cantor

Alan Cantor, MA - for his efforts and contributions as SIG Committee Chair

photo of Denise Barton Schuler

Denise Barton Schuler, MS, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Cognition and Sensory Loss SIG

photo of Celene Moorer

Celene Moorer, MS, AT - for her efforts and contributions as Vice Chair of the Cognition and Sensory Loss SIG

photo of Larry Rechlin

Larry Rechlin, PT, DPT, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Physical Therapists PSG

photo of Mary O'Connell

Mary O'Connell, BSPT, ATP/SMS - for her efforts and contributions as Vice Chair of the Physical Therapists PSG

photo of Lynn Gitlow

Lynn Gitlow, PhD, OTR/L, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Occupational Therapists PSG

photo of Carmen DiGiovine

Carmen DiGiovine, PhD, ATP/SMS, RET - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the PSB Committee

photo of Stephen Sundarrao

Stephen Sundarrao, MSME, ATP, RET - for his efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Committee

photo of Doug Gayton

Doug Gayton, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Committee

photo of Julie Piriano

Julie Piriano, PT, ATP/SMS - for her efforts and contributions as 1st Vice Chair of the PSB Committee

photo of Fred Tchang

Fred Tchang, BSE, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as 1st Vice Chair of the PSB Committee

Rookie Award

Recognizes a new member who has made significant contributions, provided leadership, and made an impact to RESNA

photo of Nathan W. Moon

Nathan W. Moon, PhD - for his efforts and leadership of the Government Affairs Committee

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 M. Nell Bailey

M. Nell Bailey, MA - for her unflagging devotion, dedication, and commitment to the mission of RESNA for 23 years

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 Kay Ellen Koch

Kay Ellen Koch, OTR/L, ATP - for her many years of tireless advocacy, education, service provision, and contributions to RESNA


RESNA Awards by Years

2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

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