Tedy's Team Center of Excellence Awards

Each year, the Center presents two awards - one for faculty and one for students, recognizing outstanding faculty and students making a meaningful impact in stroke prevention and recovery. We celebrate individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing stroke care through research, clinical practice, community service, or leadership initiatives. 

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President Deborah Jones (l) poses with Elizabeth Lawlor, OTD '27, Director of Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery Kim Erler and Education/Community Outreach Coordinator Gwen Larsen after Lawlor received the Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery Student Impact Award.

Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery Student Impact Award

The Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery Student Impact Award is a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding students at the MGH Institute of Health Professions who are making a meaningful impact in stroke prevention and recovery. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing stroke care through research, clinical practice, community service, or leadership initiatives.

Each year, one student is selected for their significant contributions to the stroke community, aligning with the mission of the Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery. 

Nominees must:

  • Be a current student at the MGH Institute of Health Professions enrolled in a health- related program.
  • Demonstrate active involvement in stroke prevention or recovery efforts through research, clinical practice, community engagement, or innovative projects.
  • Exhibit leadership, dedication, and potential to make a lasting impact on stroke care and public health.
  • Contribute to advancing the mission of the Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery.

2025 - Abbey Kroll

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Professor Prue Plummer (c) received the 2026 Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence Faculty Excellence Award from Tedy's Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery Education/Community Outreach Coordinator Gwen Larsen (l) and Director Kim Erler.

Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery Faculty Excellence Award

The Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery Faculty Excellence Award is a distinguished honor recognizing faculty members of the MGH Institute of Health Professions who have made outstanding contributions to stroke recovery or prevention. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated excellence in advancing stroke care through research, clinical practice, community service, or leadership initiatives.  

Each year, one faculty member is selected for their significant impact on stroke recovery or prevention, aligning with the mission of the Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery. 

Applicants must:

  • Hold at least a 0.5 FTE faculty position at the MGH Institute of Health Professions.
  • Be actively involved in stroke prevention or recovery efforts through research, clinical practice, community engagement, or innovative projects.
  • Demonstrate leadership, dedication, and a commitment to making a lasting impact on stroke care and public health.
  • Contribute to advancing the mission of the Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery.

2025 - Dr. Anne McCarthy Jacobson

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