Voting begins for the awards program that recognizes notable individuals with hearing loss
SOMERSET, NJ, November 15, 2021 – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Hearing aid manufacturer Oticon, Inc. today announced the names of 12 finalists for the 2021 Oticon Focus on People Awards. This national program recognizes adults, students and attorneys with hearing loss, as well as the hearing care professionals who advocate and support the hearing loss community on a daily basis. Voting in these four categories starts today and runs until December 17, 2021.
Since 1997, the Oticon Focus on People Awards have been an integral part of Oticon’s mission to raise awareness, increase opportunities and provide life-changing technologies to people with hearing loss of all levels. In recognition of these great personalities, Oticon continues to break down the stigma surrounding hearing loss and show that it does not limit a person’s ability to succeed.
This year’s finalists, who come from coast to coast, are comprised of inspiring students, savvy adults, and innovative practitioners who have a positive impact on their communities. The 2021 Oticon Focus on People Awards finalists include:
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Student – Lauren King of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Hunter Martin of Illiopolis, Illinois; Demii Wright of Madison, Wisconsin
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Adult – Destiny Lopez of Waterbury, Connecticut; Trip Neil from Dallas, Texas; Thomas Withrow from Austin, Texas
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Advocacy – Meryl Evans of Plano, Texas; Sarah Klegman of Sherman Oaks, Calif .; Paul Wichansky, Ph.D. of Freehold, New Jersey
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Practitioner – Phallon Doss, Au.D. from Shertz, Texas; Kamal Elliot, Au.D. from Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Ricardo Gauthier, Au.D. from Punta Gorda, Florida
“Over the past two decades, the Oticon Focus on People Awards have recognized more than 300 outstanding personalities who make a difference in the hearing loss community,” said Nancy Palmere, director of consumer marketing and public relations at Oticon, Inc. ” From authors to athletes to humanitarian workers and public speakers, this year’s 12 finalists are no different. They inspire their communities and work hard to break down barriers and make change for all people with hearing loss. Please join us in recognizing these role models by casting your vote today. “
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Online voting for the Oticon Focus on People Awards is open until December 17, 2021 and the winners will be announced in February 2022. The adult and advocacy categories will receive a pair of new Oticon hearing aids. All finalists receive a cash prize.
To learn more about the Oticon Focus on People Awards and to vote for your favorites, visit Oticon.com/FOP.
Oticon, Inc. – Life Changing Technology
Oticon is one of the world’s most innovative hearing aid manufacturers with more than 110 years of experience in the development and development of hearing aids for adults and children. Our comprehensive portfolio of life-changing technologies not only improves the quality of hearing, but improves the quality of life for people with hearing loss as a whole. Oticon challenges convention and pushes the boundaries of technology to bring hearing solutions that exceed the needs and expectations of people with hearing loss so they can live their lives without limits. Our breakthrough BrainHearing ™ technology helps you hear better with less effort by giving the brain the clearest, purest sound signals to decode. More information is available at www.oticon.com.
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