The FIP-IFP feels it is of utmost importance to support and recognize individuals who, through their vision and commitment to their profession, are making outstanding contributions to the fields of podiatric practice. As such, each year FIP-IFP honors those who have demonstrated commendable work and dedication in areas which parallel the overall FIP-IFP mission.
The FIP-IFP awards should be submitted 30 days before the AGM to the President and the Executive Director with a letter of support and the nomination form. All applications will be reviewed by the FIP-IFP Executive Board.
Four recognitions can be awarded:
the FIP-IFP Lifetime Achievement Award,
the FIP-IFP Distinguished Service Award,
the FIP-IFP Humanitarian Award and
the Certificate for Recognition.
1997 | Robert Van Lith |
2003 | José Roofthooft |
2005 | Ronald Lepow |
2007 & 2013 | Bob Hardy, Clarks Shoes |
2008 | Phillipe Laurent |
2009 | Joseph Addante and David Ashcroft |
2016 | Robert Chelin (CA) |
2018 | Stuart Baird |
The 2017 President Matthew G Garoufalis delivers an FIP-IFP Lifetime Achievement Award to Stuart Baird, who just retired after an amazing career as Professor and Dean of Podiatric Medicine at Glasgow Caledonian University.
2005 | Serge Coimbra, Gerard Mayne and Margaret Jonsdottier |
2008 | Phillipe Laurent |
2013 | Robert Chelin |
2016 | Joseph Caporusso |
2004 | Yves Manneback & Christophe Jacobs (BE) (Medics without Vacation) |
2008 | Special Olympics International |
2009 | Vicki Anton Athens (USA) (Guatemala) |
2010 | Margreet Van Putten (NL) (Bosnia) |
2011 | Kristen Larsen (DK) (Palestine) |
2013 | Dr. Patricia Nicholas (USA) (Haiti) |
2014 | Patrick Deheer (USA) |
2016 | Dr. Greta Dereymaeker (BE) |
Certificate of Appreciation for those who served the Federation
2015 | Heidi Corcoran and Mona Boysen |
2016 | Joanna Brown (SOCAP) |
2017 | Neil SImonite (SOCAP) |
José Roofthooft received an award for establishing the ICTPM former Groupe de Reflection comité de la FIP en 1985 under the Presidency of Mr. Emonet (Fr)