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AAO announces 2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS
AAO announces 2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Each year the American Academy of Optometry recognizes distinguished individuals who have made countless important contributions to advancing the profession of optometry.
Inspiring Excellence in Eye Care:
The Academy’s awardees are nominated by Fellows who were inspired by the amazing achievements each awardee attained in research, education, leadership, and/or service to our profession. Come join us in Indianapolis to celebrate and inspire the next generation of optometrists and vision scientists,” said Melissa D. Bailey, OD, PhD, FAAO, Awards Committee Chair.
The Academy is pleased to announce the 2024 award recipients:
Nathan Efron, PhD, DSc, FAAO
Charles F. Prentice Medal and Lecture Award
Geunyoung Yoon, PhD
Glenn A. Fry Award and Lecture (American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)
Safal Khanal, OD, PhD, FAAO
Irvin M. and Beatrice Borish Award
Godwin Overseri-Ogbomo, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, FNCO, FHEA
American Academy of Optometry – Essilor Award for Outstanding International Contributions to Optometry
Lotfi Merabet, PhD, OD, MPH
William Feinbloom Award
Barbara Cohn, OD, FAAO
Brien Holden Humanitarian Award
Lyndon W. Jones, DSc, PhD, FAAO
Carel C. Koch Memorial Medal Award
Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO
Vincent Ellerbrock Clinician Educator Award
Sidney Parks
Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics (American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)
Vinita Henry, OD, FAAO Danica J. Marrelli, OD, FAAO
Michael G. Harris Family Award for Excellence in Optometric Education (American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)
Ruth Y. Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO
AAOF Excellence in Diversity Awareness and Education Award
Stuti Misra, PhD, BOptom, FAAO
AAOF Outstanding Emerging Leader Award
Barbara Caffery, OD, PhD, FAAO
Tony Adams Eminent Service Award
Lan G, Aglyamov SR, Larin KV, Twa MD.
In vivo human corneal shear-wave optical coherence elastography. OVS2021;98:58-63
Garland Clay Award
Join us for the Awards Ceremony on Friday, November 8, at 8:00 am during Academy 2024 Indianapolis in Sagamore Ballroom 1&2 of the Indiana Convention Center. One hour of CE credit can be accrued during this two-hour event.
Awards of the Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies
James Wolffsohn, BSc, MBA, PhD, FAAO
Founders’ Award
Barbara Caffery, OD, PhD, FAAO
Max Schapero Memorial Lecture Award
The Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies Awards will be presented during the Section Awards Ceremony and Max Schapero Lecture on Wednesday, November 6, at 5:00 pm at the Indiana Convention Center. Half an hour of CE credit can be achieved during this one-hour session.
Award of the Public Health and Environmental Vision Section
Timothy A. Wingert, OD, FAAO
Henry B. Peters Award for Public Health and Environmental Vision (American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)
The Public Health and Environmental Vision Section will hold their Section Awards Ceremony and Henry B. Peters Lecture on Thursday, November 7, at 5:00 pm at Indianapolis Marriott. Receive an hour of CE credit by attending this event!
About the American Academy of Optometry
The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) inspires excellence in optometric practice by fostering research and disseminating knowledge in vision science through its journals, Optometry and Vision Science and Clinical Insights in Eyecare, and the continuing education presented at its annual meeting. Fellows of the Academy are committed to the premise that learning is a lifelong obligation of a professional, as is the commitment to expand the profession’s knowledge base through ongoing fellowship and exchange. For more information, visit the website: www.aaopt.org.
About Academy 2024 Indianapolis
Academy 2024 Indianapolis will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN, on November 6-9, 2024. The American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting will welcome optometrists, vision scientists, vision care professionals, students, residents, support personnel, and media from around the world to explore the forefront of optometric education and advancements while enjoying the vibrant city of Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.aaopt.org/2024.
The American Academy of Optometry is accredited by COPE to provide continuing education to optometrists.
