The Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) has announced its 2026 O&P Woman of the Year Award finalists, being honored at the AOPA National Assembly, being held in Las Vegas starting on Sept. 9.
This year’s finalists are Brianna Sehrer, CPO, Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists; Cody McDonald, Ph.D., CPO, assistant professor, department of rehabilitation medicine, division of prosthetics and orthotics, University of Washington; Diane Atkins, assistant clinical professor, department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine; Gwen Ansier, CO, clinician, Hanger Clinic; and Molly McCoy, director, clinical and scientific affairs, Hanger Clinic.
The 2026 O&P Woman of the Year Award program is sponsored by Össur and presented by OPGA. It’s open to all women who work in the orthotic and prosthetics profession.
OPGA noted in an Aug. 24 announcement that this year’s finalists “have demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership within their organizations, positively impacting patients and communities alike. Their contributions reflect the highest standards of the orthotics and prosthetics profession, making them role models for aspiring professionals in the field.”