The winners of the Institute of Osteopathy’s Awards 2018 were announced on Saturday 13 October at iO Convention. They were presented with their awards at the evening’s Gala Dinner.
These national awards recognise those osteopaths that have shown the highest quality and innovation to working closely with other health professions and delivering first-class patient-centred care to the people of their communities. Maurice Cheng, Chief Executive of the Institute of Osteopathy said, “Osteopaths play a crucial role in keeping people healthy. As the professional body for the osteopathic profession, we wanted to celebrate those that have shown the highest standards in the services they provide to those living and working in their local area.”
 Principal of the YearGemma Fisher, Williams Racing F1 Team |
 Associate of the Year Patricia Sadler, Harwell Osteopathy |
 Community of Practice of the YearOsteopathic Performing Arts Care Association |
 Research in Practice Award Carol Fawkes |
 Practice of the YearBody Tonic Clinic |
 Honorary MembershipHonorary Member of the Institute of Osteopathy Awarded to Charles Hunt DO PGCert |
 The President’s MedalProfessor Stephen Tyreman, PhD, MA, DO For Outstanding Contribution to the Osteopathic Profession |