SOMERSET, NJ June 11 – Voting in now open for 2014 Oticon Focus on People Awards at oticonusa.com. Website visitors are invited to cast their vote for the 12 finalists who represent the "best of the best" from this year's nominations in each of four categories – Student, Adult, Advocacy and Practitioner. The total number of votes received by each finalist will help to determine who will be the first, second and third place winners in each category. Winners receive prizes and national recognition that helps to change attitudes that can open doors of opportunity for all people with hearing loss.
“Our goal is to reach as many people as possible with the inspirational stories of our Focus on People Award finalists,” says Senior Marketing Manager Nancy Palmere who heads the awards program. “In 2013 more than 10,000 people cast their votes for the winning finalists. This year we invite everyone to visit our website and meet some truly remarkable people who show that hearing loss does not limit a person’s ability to achieve, contribute and inspire!”
This is the 16th year that the Oticon Focus on People Awards has honored hearing impaired students, adults and advocacy volunteers who have demonstrated through their accomplishments that hearing loss does not limit a person’s ability to make a positive difference in the world. By spotlighting people with hearing loss and their contributions, Oticon aims to change outdated stereotypes that discourage people from seeking professional help for their hearing loss.
Voting is open now through July 15. Winners will be announced in August. To vote and to learn more about the Focus on People Awards, visit oticonusa.com. You may also learn more about Oticon on the Oticon Expo Page on AudiologyOnline.
