ABC Honors John H. Reynolds with Beiswenger Volunteer Award

Sep 23, 2024 | Megan Matijevich

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) has awarded the William D. Beiswenger Volunteer Award to John H. Reynolds, CPO, FAAOP. Reynolds was chosen by the ABC Board of Directors to receive the Beiswenger Award for his extraordinary volunteer work supporting ABC’s mission and for embodying the spirit of the award. He received the award on September 22 during a special celebration.

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. The prestigious award was created to recognize volunteers who demonstrate dedicated service to ABC and the promotion of its mission to provide the highest standards of excellence in patient care.

"I have had the pleasure of working with John for many years as a CPM examiner and have seen him mentor many other ABC volunteers,” said Billy Lester, CPO, ABC President. “His long-time commitment to serving the profession is commendable and he has certainly demonstrated the leadership and volunteerism that the Beiswenger Award represents. Congratulations, John, on being recognized with such a distinguished award.”

Reynolds began his service to ABC in 1988 as an examiner for the Clinical Patient Management (CPM) examinations. He has volunteered for many ABC committees and served as Long Range Examination Advisory Committee Chair, Professional Credentialing Committee Chair, Prosthetic Exam Development Committee member, Practice Analysis Task Force member, Board of Directors member (including all BOD officer positions) as well as President of the Board in 2001. Reynolds continues to serve as an Orthotic CPM examiner and Chair of the Scope of Practice Committee.

 

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