Both award recipients, students at Palmer College’s main campus, were recognized for their excellence in historical research and writing, a Palmer blog post noted.
The William S. Rehm Medal
The Gibbons-Wardwell Medal
Open to undergraduate and graduates students worldwide, particularly those in history, The Gibbons-Wardwell Medal was awarded to Brooklyn Exner for her paper, “Historical Foundation of the NUCCA Technique.” Exner was an undergraduate student at Palmer College when she authored the winning essay.
The Gibbons-Wardwell Medal honors Russell W. Gibbons, BA, FICA, DC (hon), LittD (hon), and Walter I. Wardwell, PhD, two of chiropractic’s most respected historians and commentators.
“Congratulations to this year’s winners,” said Roger Hynes, DC, Executive Director of the Association for the History of Chiropractic. “Your work reflects a deep appreciation for the profession’s rich heritage, and we look forward to your continued academic achievements.”
For more information, visit historyofchiropractic.org.
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