Recognising the importance of the dispensing optician (DO), the International Opticians’ Association (IOA) Silmo International Optician of the Year Award 2022 is open for nominations.
Fiona Anderson, IOA president, said, “We are looking forward to reading entries from outstanding opticians from around the world and are thrilled to be returning to Silmo in September to announce the winner.”
As well as being a qualified DO in their country of practice, the winner’s qualities will include being a champion of the profession and possessing excellent communication skills, entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.
The winner will also receive a trip to Silmo 2023 (economy air fare and hotel). For more, visit www.ioassn.org/award. Deadline is 31 May 2022.
