丽莎Koperna, 君主物理治疗主任, Receives Honor for Intrapreneurial Endeavors
2018年5月23日
ODU's Monarch Physical Therapy Clinic
Irv Harrell著
丽莎Koperna, lecturer with the School of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training and director of ODU Monarch Physical Therapy clinic, recently received an Entrepreneurial Excellence award for her work as an intrapreneur.
Koperna was recognized at an awards ceremony on June 11, at The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. The event was presented by Regent University and sponsored by Inside Business.
Since the clinic opened in spring of 2014, 它还在继续增长, 为所有年龄的人提供康复服务. Koperna, a doctor of physical therapy, has been the director of the clinic since it opened. She credits the efforts of many to the success the clinic has enjoyed.
"An amazing team of faculty and administrators launched the clinic, and the wonderful team of therapists and support staff contribute to the success of this clinic every day,她说. “他们应该得到这个奖, so I will be happy to accept this award on behalf of everyone at ODU who contributed to the success of this intrapreneurial venture."
Koperna is part of the 2014 class of Entsminger Fellows, a group of distinguished faculty across the University with the mission of fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem into every academic college.
The Hampton Roads Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards honor individuals who exemplify the spirit of entrepreneurship by creating new businesses and services that are successful, 可持续发展. The awards recognize local entrepreneurs for their ingenuity, perseverance and positive impact on the community.
The nominee must be an owner or an individual who is primarily responsible for the recent performance of the company and an active member of top management. The nominee's company must be at least two years old and based in Hampton Roads. Nominees are judged on the following criteria:
- 创业精神: Demonstrates vision and perseverance, a willingness to take calculated risks, 从错误中学习的能力, an ability to overcome obstacles and a resolve to succeed that requires both independence and a reliance on trusted advisers.
- 战略思考: Identifies and evaluates business opportunities in terms of the required resources. Effectively translates business ideas into meaningful, actionable business plans. 利用战略伙伴关系, 联盟, and internal and external advisers to expand the company's capabilities.
- 注重创新: Views opportunities and challenges of the business through a lens of innovation and takes actions that advance the methods, 该领域的产品或服务.
- 业务性能: Leads a growth-oriented business as measured by revenues, 盈利能力, number of employees and other characteristics indicating progress toward long-term sustainability. Company success is also reflective of the entrepreneur's ability to align all of the company's resources (human resources finance, 等.)，以达致最高效率.
- Community的影响: Represents a positive impact on the local community as demonstrated by the company's relationships with its employees, vendors and other business associates. Nominee is also involved in philanthropic or charitable activities.
- 个人诚信/影响: Models one's personal values in such a way as to earn the genuine respect of employees, competitors and others in the community. Has also achieved a measure of influence and is recognized for his or her professional expertise as well as leadership contributions outside the company.
