Women In Optometry regularly recognizes the awards and accomplishments of those in the profession and in their communities in the “Awards and Recognitions” series.
Have you received an award or acknowledgment for your contributions to optometry or your community? Send us a note.
Congratulations to all honorees.
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Priti Patel, OD, is now the general manager at National Vision Inc. She previously served as chief medical officer. |
San Diego County Optometric Society | |
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Simona Grosu, OD, of San Diego, was named Optometrist of the Year. |
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Justin Nguyen, OD, ABOC, of EyeCare at the Cove, was named Young Optometrist of the Year. |
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John Pack, OD, of Pack & Bianes Vision Care, was named the 2025 SDCOS President. |
Southern College of Optometry | |
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Scott Ensor, OD, was named Vice President for Clinical Programs. |
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Aaron Kerr, OD, was named Chair of Clinical Education. |
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Elise Kramer, OD, of Miami, Florida, was named President of Women In Eyecare. |
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Kelsy Steele, OD, PhD, FAAO, of Columbus, Ohio, was named Medical Science Liaison at Alcon. |
American Optometric Student Association Executive Council 2025-2026
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James Chung, President-Elect, from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. |
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Emily Gibson, Vice President-Elect and Trustee of the Year, from Southern College of Optometry. |
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Natalie Nell, Secretary-Elect, from Southern California College of Optometry. |
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Tom Pham, Treasurer-Elect, from Western University College of Optometry. |
ABB Optical Group 10th ABB Optometry Student Challenge Winners | |
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Colleen Furey, Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry |
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Mariana Garcia, Salus at Drexel University Pennsylvania College of Optometry |
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Suzanna Hui, New England College of Optometry |
Honorable Mentions | |
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Brandon Cohenmehr, State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry |
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Claire Chu, Salus at Drexel University Pennsylvania College of Optometry |
See previous Awards & Recognitions (previously Women in the News) from December, November, and October 2024.
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