Awards

The FIP feels there is paramount importance in supporting and recognizing individuals who, through their vision and commitment to their profession, make an exceptional contribution to the fields of podiatry. As such, every year FIP-IFP honors those who have demonstrated commendable work and dedication in areas aligned with FIP's overall mission.

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FIP awards must be submitted 30 days before the Assembly to the President and Executive Director with a letter of support and FIP-IFP Awards for 2020 - Criteria and Nominations. All applications will be reviewed by the FIP-IFP Board of Directors.

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Three recognitions can be awarded:

• FIP-IFP Lifetime Achievement Award,

• FIP-IFP Distinguished Service Award

• FIP-IFP Humanitarian Award.

 

FIP-IFP Lifetime Achievement Award

1997 Robert Van Lith

2003 José Roofthooft

2005 Margrét Jónsdóttir

2005 Ronald Lepow

2007 and 2013 Bob Hardy, Clarks Shoes

2008 Philip Lahrmann

2009 Joseph Addante and David Ashcroft

2016 Robert Chelin (California)

2017 Stuart Baird

2019 José García Mostaza

2020 Matt Garoufalis and Serge Coimbra

2021 Vincent Hetherington and Christian Jerome

2022 Honorary Presidency to Matthew Garoufalis and Christian Jerome

 

FIP Honorary Members

• Heidi Corcoran, Honorary President - in recognition for her outstanding dedication and involvement as President of the International Federation of Podiatrists

• Vince Hetherington, Honorary membership, in recognition of professional dedication and involvement in the International Federation of Podiatrists

• Ivan Farrugia, in recognition of professional dedication and involvement as Vice President of the International Federation of Podiatrists;

• Paul Munce, in recognition of professional dedication and involvement as a Board Member of the International Federation of Podiatrists;

• James Hill, in recognition of professional dedication and involvement as Secretary General of the International Federation of Podiatrists;

• Erin Fourier, in recognition of professional dedication and involvement as Treasurer of the International Federation of Podiatrists.

• The 2017 President, Matthew J. Garoufalis, presents the FIP-IFP Lifetime Achievement Award to Stuart Baird, who has just retired after an amazing career as Professor and Dean of Podiatric Medicine at Glasgow Caledonian University.

 

FIP-IFP Distinguished Service Award

2005 Serge Coimbra, Gerard Manin and Margret Jonsdottir

2008 Philip Lahrmann

2013 Robert Chelin

2016 Joseph Caporusso

2018 Dr. Hämäläinen Carine as FIP President (2014-2016)

2019 Matt J Garoufalis

2020 Edith Dornberger, Minna Stolt, Ekaterini Klikakas, Caroline Teugels

2021 Pauline Wilson, Carles Verges Salas, David Dunning

 

FIP-IFP Humanitarian Award

2004 Yves Manbeck and Christophe Jacobs (BE) (MWV)

2008 Special Olympics International

2009 Vicki Anton Athens (USA) (Guatemala)

2010 Margaret Van Putten (NL) (Bosnia)

2011 Kirsten Larsen (DK)

2013 Dr. Patricia Nichols (USA) (Haiti)

2014 Patrick Deheer (USA)

2016 Dr. Greta Dereymaeker (BE)

2018 SOI Humanitarian Award 2004 Paramedics Without Vacation

2018 Dr. Patrick Nunan for his work with Special Olympics International as Global Clinical Advisor

 

Certificate of Appreciation for Those Who Served the Federation

2018 Christine Kobrzycka-Wais

2015 Heidi Corcoran and Mona Boesen

2016 Joanna Brown (SOCAP)

2017 Neil Simmonite (SOCAP)

 

2008 SOI Humanitarian Award

 

2004 Paramedics Without Vacation

Other

 

José Roofthooft received an awar