2026 AOPA National Assembly Recap
What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas, at least when it comes to O&P innovation! At the 2026 AOPA National Assembly held September 9th-12th, professionals gathered to discover new products, see emerging technology in action, grow their networks, and earn CEUs.
See below for some highlights from this year’s show.
Winner, Winner!
During the National Assembly, attendees stopped by the Cascade booth for a chance to win a Sierra Nevada gift basket, and we’re thrilled to announce that the lucky winner is Tanya Baer from Restore O&P! Congratulations, Tanya.
The fun didn’t stop there. At the Welcome Reception, AOPA hosted a Vegas Spirit Contest for exhibitors, and Cascade is excited to share that we took home 1st place for Medium-size booths! Thank you to everyone who voted for our team, and congratulations to all of the other winners.
Scroll through for some fun snapshots from the Welcome Reception!
POPULAR PRODUCTS FROM THE SHOW
At Cascade, we are excited to show off our supplier partners and all the fabulous products they have. This year, the expansion of Upper Extremity and MPK prosthetics caught the attention of attendees. See the full lines below.
AOPA Notable Awards
Sam E. Hammontree, CP, Business Education Award
Dale Berry, CP, FAAOP, LB
Otto and Lucille Becker Award
Alexis K. Spell, MSPO
Edwin and Kathryn Arbogast Award
Laine Bainter, BSRS, MSOP expected 2027
Adam Fields, BSESS, MSOP expected 2027
AOPA Special Award for Career Commitment to Advocacy
George Breece
O&P Rising Stars
Janine Albrecht, MSOP, CPO, WillowWood
Cassandra M. Delgado, MSOP, CPO, Coyote Prosthetics and Orthotics
Graci Finco, PhD, CPO, Texas Christian University
We had the best time in Vegas with you, our suppliers, partners, and customers. Thank you for being such a big part of the Cascade family. We’re looking forward to wrapping up the year together and kicking off 2027 with you.
Until then, thank you for your continued partnership! Next stop: Long Beach, CA, for the 2027 AOPA National Assembly. We can’t wait to see you there!
