For the past decade, Women In Optometry has celebrated a total of 71 women through the annual Theia Awards of Excellence.
Nominations for the 11th annual Theia Awards of Excellence are now open. Nominations for more than one person are accepted. Nominations close Wednesday, June 17 @ 11:59 p.m. EST.
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Several of the award categories open for nominations are named for a trailblazing female optometrist.
Theia Awards winners will be selected in the following categories:
- 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 these 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.
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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. Jade Coats, Dr. Ray Corbin-Simon, Dr. Susan Cotter
3rd row (l-r): Dr. Jennifer Coyle, Dr. Janelle Davison, Dr. Keshia Elder, Dr. Debby Feinberg, Dr. Anna Marie Fernandez, Dr. Neda Gioia, Dr. Lori Grover, Dr. Kate Hamm, Dr. Whitney Hauser
4th row (l-r): Dr. Lisa Hornick, Dr. Essence Johnson, Dr. Jarrett Johnson, Dr. Lauretta Justin, Dr. Millicent Knight, Dr. Shira Kresch, Dr. Pamela Lowe, Dr. Stacy Lyons, Dr. Selina McGee
5th row (l-r): Dr. Breanne McGhee, Dr. Joan Miller, Dr. Amy Moy, Dr. Leslie O’Dell, Dr. Lisa Ostrin, Dr. Minal Patel, Dr. Barbara Pelletier, Dr. Amy Puerto, Dr. Nicole Quinn
6th row (l-r): Dr. Jessilin Quint, Dr. Sherrol Reynolds, Dr. Carly Rose, Dr. Jill Saxon, Dr. Maria Sampalis, Dr. Louise Sclafani, Dr. Glenda Secor, Dr. Julie Schornack, Dr. Bridgitte Shen Lee
7th row (l-r): Dr. Ruth Shoge, Dr. Christine Sindt, Dr. Laurie Sorrenson, Dr. Belinda Starkey, Dr. Jennifer Stewart, Dr. Andrea Thau, Dr. Jacqueline Theis, Dr. Thuy Tran, Ukti Vora
8th row (l-r): Dr. Stephanie Woo, Dr. Brittany Wright, Dr. Rachael Wruble, Dr. Meng Meng Xu, Dr. Karla Zadnik, Dr. Deborah Zelinski, Dr. Jennifer Smith Zolman
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