Established by the Blatchford Family to honor the memory of Mr Brian Blatchford and Mrs Joyce Blatchford, this prestigious award recognises outstanding research and innovation in prosthetics, orthotics and rehabilitation engineering. If you or your team have conducted groundbreaking research or created impactful technological innovations in the field, we encourage you to submit your application.
Prize details
- Prize Amount: €15,000 awarded to the winning individual or team.
- Recognition: official certificate of recognition.
- Congress benefits: complimentary congress registration for one author and reimbursement for one author’s travel and accommodation up to a total of €1,500 to attend the ISPO World Congress.
Submission Deadline: 10 December 2026
Announcement: The award will be presented during a dedicated ceremony at the upcoming ISPO 21st World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in March 2027.
