VGM Canada seeks outstanding women 

BURLINGTON, Ontario – VGM Canada is accepting nominations for the Canadian HME Woman of the Year Award through June 28. The award is open to all women who work in the HME or mobility industry in Canada, including suppliers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and manufacturers. “Now in the third year, we are thrilled to continue recognizing the outstanding women in our industry with this award,” said Dave Davies, president, VGM Canada. “We hope this award not only provides recognition and visibility to the incredible leaders in our industry but helps promote the overall importance of the industry and the customers we serve every day.” Sheila Buck, an occupational therapist and owner of Therapy NOW!, was named the winner of the 2023 Canadian HME Woman of the Year Award, and Cindy Wickens, founding partner for Xperience Home Healthcare, was named the winner of the 2022 inaugural award. This year’s winner will be selected by a committee of HME and mobility professionals and announced on the first day of the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference (CSMC) on Sept. 10. Nominations can be made online by visiting the VGM Canada website at vgmcanada.com/woman-of-the-year. Nominators are encouraged to provide examples of how the nominee has made significant contributions throughout her career to serve her patients, community, business and the industry.