Volunteers
and Awards
ABC volunteers have always been our greatest resource and almost all programs and initiatives involve the work of our volunteers. Our 130+ volunteers, including our board of directors, spend countless hours of their own time to assist us in tasks ranging from conducting exams, reviewing and revising exam questions and content, reviewing accreditation standards and survey processes and determining current and appropriate policies and programs, to name a few. We have come a long way, but we couldn't have done it without our amazing volunteers!
“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.”
—unknown
We Want You!
Whether you're interested in participating on a committee or task force, or becoming an examiner or even a member of the board of directors, there are many opportunities to further your involvement with ABC. Learn more about volunteering in our Committee Member Guide. When you're ready, contact us to explore any current or furture opportunities.
William D. Beiswenger
Volunteer Award
The William D. Beiswenger Volunteer Award was established in 2000 to honor its first recipient William Beiswenger, CPO, FAAOP, of Colorado Springs, Colo., for his outstanding record of volunteerism and his commitment to the ABC mission.
This prestigious award recognizes ABC volunteers who have distinguished themselves through their service to the mission of ABC by using their time, talent, vision and leadership.
Award recipients have demonstrated a record of sustained commitment and leadership to ABC programs and to the orthotics and prosthetics profession. This could include participation on task forces and/or committees, serving as an examiner or serving on the board of directors. A selection committee of previous award recipients informs the board of recommended recipients. This award is intended to be presented as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors to no more than one person every 3-5 years.
Recipients
John H. Reynolds, CPO, FAAOP
Michael J. Allen, CPO, FAAOP
Donald D. Virostek, CPO
Frank Friddle, Jr., CO, FAAOP
William Teague, CP
Steven R. Whiteside, CO, FAAOP
William D. Beiswenger, CPO, FAAOP
Learn More About ABC
Latest AbC NEWS
Congratulations 2024-2025 ABC O&P Scholarship Recipients!In proud partnership with The Foundation, we are pleased to recognize and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship and Scholarship for O&P Diversity.
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 210, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: (703) 836-7114 | Fax: (703) 836-0838 | Email: info@abcop.org
©2019 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics. All Rights Reserved.
Web Design and Development by Matrix Group International, Inc.
