On June 1, 2008, premium hearing aid manufacturer,
Oticon, Inc. announced it was seeking nominees for this years
Focus on People Awards.

This award is in its 11th year and honors individuals and professionals who either experience hearing loss or practice within the hearing health professions to enhance lifes quality.
Oticon, each year, asks for nominations in various categories:
Students for people under 21 years of age who are full-time students
Adults for people over 21 years of age with hearing loss
Advocate for adults, age 21 and above, with hearing loss who volunteer in advocacy or support efforts and positions within the hearing-impaired and deaf community
Practitioner a special award for practicing professionals who have made a difference in the lives of their patients
Pediatric Practitioner Oticons award for hearing professionals working in school and clinical settings.
Winners receive an award of $1,000 from
Oticon, donated to the winners charity of choice, and a second $1,000 for the winners own use. But its not about the money to past nominees.
Congratulations to the 2007 Oticon Focus on People Award winners who were honored for their contributions and achievements at an awards luncheon held during the Oticon Human Link Conference in Boston. Shown (l-r): Rex Scott, MS, CCC-A, FAAA, first place winner in the Practitioner category; Jodi Creighton, MS, CCC-A, Cert. AVT, first place winner in the Pediatric Practitioner category; Anne Greenwald, RN, first place winner in the Adult category; Ronnie Alder, first place winner in the Advocacy category; Peer Lauritsen, president of Oticon, Inc. and (front center) Michael Goldbeck, first place winner in the Student category.Its About Changing PerceptionsOld perceptions about hearing loss and hearing aids persist. Hearing aids are a sign of weakness, brokenness, a flaw, a drawback just one more thing to deal with.
Oticons Focus on People Awards dispels these outdated myths by introducing the public to inspiring people who fully engage in all that life offers despite hearing impairment.
The nomination process is simple. Simply visit
Oticons website, complete a short form describing the nominees achievements and click. Your nominee will be reviewed by
Oticons Blue Ribbon panel of hearing health professionals. The deadline for 2008 nomination is September 8, 2008.
So, who inspires you every day?
Oticon, Inc. wants to know.