Over the past nine years, Women In Optometry has celebrated the 62 winners of the annual Theia Awards of Excellence. This year, for the 10th anniversary, the nominations will include one special award, Lifetime of Leadership.
Nominations are now open for this special award as well as the other categories.
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NOMINATIONS CLOSE MAY 9
Several of the award categories open for nominations are named for a trailblazing woman optometrist.
Theia Awards winners will be selected in the following categories:
- Lifetime of Leadership: This special award for the 10th anniversary honors a female optometrist who has made a lasting impact on the profession and has advanced the role of women in optometry.
- Leadership: Recognizes exceptional leadership within an organization, the community or through advocacy efforts.
- Mentoring: Honors individuals who actively guide and support others in practice management and professional development beyond optometry school.
- Innovation: Celebrates those who bring fresh ideas to the profession through outreach, marketing, practice models, inventions and more.
- Education: Recognizes educators who inspire and motivate students or peers through their teaching and mentorship.
- Young OD: Awarded to an optometrist within 10 years of graduation who demonstrates excellence in one or more of the above categories.
- Industry Influencer: Open to both female ODs and non-ODs who are shaping the future of optometry through their work in industry or professional affiliations.
- Business: Recognizes a doctor who displays outstanding business acumen and success in practice.
Nominations close on May 9. Nominate one or multiple people here.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Top row (l-r): Dr. Naheed Ahmad, Dr. Carol Alexander, Dr. Michele Andrews, Dr. Bita Asghari, Dr. Roya Attar, Dr. Melissa Bailey, Dr. Cynthia Baker, Dr. Melissa Barnett, Dr. Etty Bitton
2nd row (l-r): Dr. Paula Harmon Boone, Dr. Sandra Block, Dr. Laurie Capogna, Dr. Dori Carlson, Dr. Caroline Guerrero Cauchi, Dr. Linda Chous, Dr. Ray Corbin-Simon, Dr. Susan Cotter, Dr. Jennifer Coyle
3rd row (l-r): Dr. Keshia Elder, Dr. Debby Feinberg, Dr. Anna Marie Fernandez, Dr. Neda Gioia, Dr. Lori Grover, Dr. Kate Hamm, Dr. Whitney Hauser, Dr. Essence Johnson, Dr. Jarrett Johnson
4th row (l-r): Dr. Lauretta Justin, Dr. Millicent Knight, Dr. Shira Kresch, Dr. Pamela Lowe, Dr. Stacy Lyons, Dr. Selina McGee, Dr. Breanne McGhee, Dr. Joan Miller, Dr. Leslie O’Dell
5th row (l-r): Dr. Minal Patel, Dr. Barbara Pelletier, Dr. Nicole Quinn, Dr. Jessilin Quint, Dr. Sherrol Reynolds, Dr. Carly Rose, Dr. Jill Saxon, Dr. Maria Sampalis, Dr. Glenda Secor
6th row (l-r): Dr. Julie Schornack, Dr. Bridgitte Shen Lee, Dr. Christine Sindt, Dr. Laurie Sorrenson, Dr. Belinda Starkey, Dr. Jennifer Stewart, Dr. Andrea Thau, Dr. Jacqueline Theis, Dr. Thuy Tran
7th row (l-r): Ukti Vora, Dr. Stephanie Woo, Dr. Brittany Wright, Dr. Rachael Wruble, Dr. Meng Meng Xu, Dr. Karla Zadnik, Dr. Deborah Zelinski, Dr. Jennifer Smith Zolman
