Recipients of the 2019 Awards of Excellence
in Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Congratulations to this year’s recipients for being recognized for providing exceptional service
to the brain injury community.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Dr. Hiten Lad
Dr. Hiten Lad is a well-respected registered psychologist practicing in the areas of clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology for adults and seniors for the past 12 years. He is listed with the Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology and is the Practice Director and Owner at Lad & Associates.

HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR

Janna Di Pinto
Janna Di Pinto is very honoured to be selected as a candidate for the Annual Hospital Social Worker of the Year Award through the Ontario Brain Injury Association. Janna completed her Master of Social Work at Yeshiva University from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She has been working as a clinical social worker for more than 30 years.

REHABILITATION COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Complex Injury Rehabilitation
We are honoured to be nominated for this award! Complex Injury Rehab’s mission is to promote health and maximize quality of life with our clients. Founded in 2008 by occupational therapists, Tracy Milner and Heather Condello, to focus on people who have experienced more severe or complex injuries. We are passionate about neurological rehabilitation. We are proud of our reputation for leadership

CASE MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Lisa Bauer
Ms. Lisa Bauer, RN is grateful to have been nominated by the Ontario Brain Injury Association for Case Manager of the Year and for an Award of Excellence in Brain Injury Rehabilitation for 6 consecutive years in a row! Lisa Bauer has been an outstanding leader in her field specializing in catastrophic, complex medical and rehabilitation case management.

COMMUNITY BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR

Brain Injury Association of Sudbury & District (BIASD)
The Brain Injury Association Sudbury & District (BIASD) had its beginning 24 years ago (1995) as a result of one parent’s need for her child. Since then, BIASD has developed into an organization with a Board of 14 highly dedicated individuals focused on ensuring the continuance of their member-centered programs and campaigns in Sudbury District and Surrounding areas.