Transitions Optical has named the winners for its annual Transitions® Innovation Awards program, which recognizes both individuals and organizations who have shown the highest level of commitment to innovating their business and embodying Transitions brand values of innovation, quality, service and education over the past year.
“This year’s Transitions Innovation Award winners represent the pinnacle of creativity, passion and dedication within the eyecare industry,” said Drew Smith, senior director, North America Key Accounts, Transitions Optical. “Their efforts to innovate and engage with their patients and communities reflect the very heart of Transitions Optical’s values. We are thrilled to celebrate these trailblazers who are shaping the future of vision care.
Transitions® Healthy Sight Ambassador
The Transitions® Healthy Sight Ambassador award celebrates an individual who best promotes healthy sight to their patients and within their local communities.
- Winner: Ric Peralta, ABOC, consultant, senior optician/lab manager – Focal Point Optometry (Fullerton, Calif.)
- Finalists: Brandy Yeack, CPOA, practice manager – Valley Eye Care (Corvallis, Oreg.).
Eyecare Practice of the Year, North America
The Eyecare Practice of the Year, North America title recognizes an independent eyecare practice or retailer with less than 20 locations in the U.S. or Canada.
- Winner: Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida, P.A. (Auburndale, Clermont, Haines City, Lakeland – Harden, Lakeland – Highlands, Lake Wales, Sebring, and Winter Haven, Fla.)
- Finalists: Eye Station Optical (Richmond, British Columbia) and Vision Plus Optometrists Corporation (Steveston, British Columbia)
Retailer of the Year, North America
The Retailer of the Year, North America title is awarded to one North American retailer with 20 or more locations.
- Winner: Theodore & Pringle Optical
- Finalists: Henry Ford OptimEyes and Sam’s Club
Channel Partner of the Year, North America
Channel Partner of the Year, North America is awarded to an optical laboratory, Managed Vision Care company, lens manufacturer or buying group in the U.S. or Canada.
- Winner: Vision Source
- Finalists: Opto-Réseau
Featured photo is of all finalists. All photos courtesy of Transitions Optical
