At OccuCare Injury Prevention, our mission is clear: to eliminate workplace injuries by providing expert on-site, near-site, rapid rehabilitation and ergonomic solutions. Today, we’re delighted to announce that we will serve as the primary sponsor of the Practitioner of the Year Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) at their upcoming Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC).
Why This Sponsorship Matters
Putting a spotlight on innovation and impact
The Practitioner of the Year Award recognizes “achievements in the creative application of ergonomics, including process improvement, education, applied instrumentation, and product development.” At OccuCare, we believe that meaningful injury prevention doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through strategic, evidence‐based actions: improving work processes, educating teams, leveraging instrumentation and tools, and developing products that support safety and wellness. By sponsoring this award, we’re aligning our brand and values with those very ideals.
Celebrating those who advance the field
The award offers a platform for individuals or teams who go above and beyond. It also includes a monetary award ($3,000) and complimentary conference registration. We believe that recognizing and rewarding high‐performing practitioners not only honors that individual or team, but also elevates the entire ergonomics, safety, and wellness community. It encourages innovation, demonstrates what’s possible, and raises the bar for outcomes across the industry.
Reinforcing our commitment to prevention and excellence
We’ve been in the business of injury prevention for over 25 years, helping companies reduce injuries by 50-75% after implementing our programs. Sponsoring the Practitioner of the Year Award is an extension of our commitment, not just to our clients, but to the broader field of ergonomics and occupational health.
What this means for the industry
For our clients and partners
Our sponsorship demonstrates that we are invested in the front lines of ergonomic innovation, education, and applied research. It means we’re not only delivering services, but actively supporting the ecosystem of continuous improvement.
For the ergonomics and safety community
Sponsorship helps amplify the visibility of practitioners who are doing impactful work; things like process enhancements, education programs, instrumentation development—that might otherwise go unnoticed. It gives them a spotlight and resources.
For OccuCare’s team
It serves as inspiration. We believe in having a team that strives for excellence—this aligns with our internal culture of continuous improvement and passion for injury prevention.
Do you know a practitioner whose work in ergonomics has made a difference?
Whether through a process innovation, a training/education initiative, instrumentation or equipment design—please consider submitting a nomination for the Practitioner of the Year Award.
We at OccuCare look forward to learning about and celebrating the outstanding achievements happening in our field. The deadline is December 1, 2025.
Submit a Nomination
We are honored to be the primary sponsor of the Practitioner of the Year Award because it aligns with our purpose—to prevent injuries, elevate standards, and support the champions of ergonomics. Together, we can continue to make workplaces safer, healthier, and more efficient.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
Warm regards,
The OccuCare Team