American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Corbett Ryan Pathways Pioneer Award

Nominees should be persons representing excellence while pursuing their interests, dreams, and a high quality of life who also live with personal physical challenges. Nominees will be evaluated in terms of the following:

  • Motivation and achievement in pursuing and accomplishing personal and vocational/professional goals;
  • Demonstration of a creative approach to their pursuit of education and participation in their vocation/profession;
  • Example of a positive approach to life; and 
  • Service as a role model to persons in their sphere of influence, demonstrating sensitivity to others and respect for self.

Individuals should be nominated by someone close to them-physician, therapist, parent, mentor, teacher, friend, or colleague. Nominators should notify the individual that they are being nominated. There is no age restriction for this award.

2024 Winner: Jorge Alfaro

PAST WINNERS:
2023: Allison Kessler Vear, MD, MSc

2022: Jerron Herman
2021: Rachel A. Wobschall, Ed.D
2020: Chris Hendricks
2019: Jason Benetti
2018: David W. Pruitt, MD
2017: Kathleen Friel, PhD
2016: Justin Herbst
2015: Andrew McAleavey
2014: Paul Tudisco

Click HERE to submit a nominee.  *The nominee submission deadline has passed.

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