Certificant of the Year

Noel Neil Named BOC Certificant of the Year
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (July 17, 2023) – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to announce Noel Neil, JM, CDME, as its 2023 Certificant of the Year. This recognition honors a BOC-certified professional for outstanding contributions to their profession, including commitments to service, research and outreach. An expert in the areas of billing, auditing, appeals and regulatory compliance, Neil serves as vice president of auditing and corporate compliance at ACU-Serve Corp, where...
The 2024 Certificant of the Year Nomination period will close on February 12, 2024
About the Award
The BOC Certificant of the Year Award recognizes a BOC-certified professional who has demonstrated outstanding service to patients, notable achievements in research, commitment to giving back to the community, and/or outreach to developing countries or other under-served areas.
Eligibility
Nominees must currently be certified and in good standing in any of BOC’s six certification areas: (DME Specialist (CDME), Mastectomy Fitter (CMF), Orthotic Fitter (COF), Orthotist (BOCO), Pedorthist (BOCPD), or Prosthetist (BOCP).
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Past Recipients
- 2023 – Noel Neil, JM., CDME
- 2021 – Michael Arnette, BOCO, BOCP
- 2020 – David E. Evans, BOCP Emeritus™
Nomination Process
Candidates for this award must be nominated by someone other than a family member. Self-nominations will not be considered.
February 12, 2024 – Nomination Deadline
Certificant of the Year Nomination Form
Please complete all information below. Incomplete submissions may not be eligible to move ahead in the process.
Nominations will be accepted until February 12, 2024.