Paraoptometric of the Year Award

The American Optometric Association Paraoptometric of the Year Award recognizes a deserving individual paraoptometric who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of optometry, patients and the public.

A paraoptometric is one who works under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor of optometry, collects patient data, administers routine and technical tests of patient’s visual capabilities, and assists in office management. A paraoptometric may assist the doctor  in providing patient care, examination and treatment services, including, but not limited to, contact lenses, low vision, vision therapy, ophthalmic dispensing, and office management.

Rules

• The candidate must be employed by an AOA member doctor and enrolled as an AOA associate member through their doctor’s AOA membership.
• Current AOA Paraoptometric Resource Center committee members are not eligible for nomination.
• Paraoptometrics who serve on the PRC Awards and Recognition work group may not nominate a candidate for this award.
• The nomination must be submitted using this electronic form prior to the deadline.

The nomination must be submitted:

• No later than Feb. 18 by one of the following:
  
  • A state, regional or local paraoptometric or optometric organization.
  • An AOA member doctor.
  • An AOA paraoptometric associate member

Nomination submissions must include:

• At least one letter of recommendation, but additional letters will be accepted.
• Ancillary articles and documentation regarding professional service.

*Please note that nomination forms must be complete at the time of submission. You can not come back to this form to edit once submitted.