Clearwater, FL — On Friday, April 4, 2025, during the 99th Annual Convention in Clearwater, Florida, the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) held its annual Awards Banquet, recognizing exceptional individuals for their leadership, dedication, and enduring contributions to the chiropractic profession.
The evening brought together doctors of chiropractic, students, and supporters from across the country to celebrate excellence in service, advocacy, and leadership. ICA President Selina Sigafoose-Jackson, DC, FICA, presided over the ceremony, honoring the following 2025 ICA Award recipients:
| Ron Oberstein, DC, FICA | Chiropractor of the Year |
| Timothy Young, DC | Preserving the Profession Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Todd A. McDougle, DC, FICA | Unsung Hero Award |
| George J. Lubertazzo, DC | Spirit of Chiropractic Award |
| Jason O. Jaeger, DC, FCBP | Bob Hulsebus Legislative Leadership Award |
| Jaime Browning, DC, FCCJP | ICA Perseverance Award |
| W. Gene Cretsinger, DC, FICA | Endless Passion Award |
| Christopher B. Ehlich, DC, FICA | ICA Unstoppable Award |
| Hugo Michael Gibson, DC, FICA, AAS, BS | Dr. Stephanie Youngblood Political Advocacy Award |
| Brant D. Hulsebus, DC, CCWP, LCP, FICA, FPAC | Bruce Ehlich Service Award |
| Charmaine A. Herman, MA, DC, FICA | Principled Leadership Award |
| Edwin Cordero, DC, FICA | Building Bridges Award |
| Amanda L. Apfelblat, DC, FICA | Mabel Palmer Service Award |
| Hugo V. Gibson, DC, FICA | James Sigafoose Passion for the Principles Award |
| Garth Martin, DC, FICA | Herbert Ross Reaver Award |
In addition to these 15 awardees, the Awards Banquet included the presentation of student scholarships and a pinning ceremony for new members (pictured above).
The ICA congratulates each of the 2025 honorees and thanks them for their unwavering commitment to chiropractic and the patients and communities they serve.
Last updated on April 11, 2025 at 4:29 pm