fbpx
AAO American Academy of Optometry logo

American Academy of Optometry Announces 2021 Award Recipients

Each year the American Academy of Optometry recognizes distinguished individuals who have made countless important contributions to advancing the profession of optometry.

“The Academy’s awardees are nominated by Fellows with respect and affection, then considered by the Awards Committee with great care and diligence. In Boston, we once again have the opportunity to honor the astonishing lives and achievements of our awardees, in person.” John G. Flanagan, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO, Awards Committee Chair.

The Academy announces the 2021 award recipients:

Stephen A. Burns, PhD, FAAO
Charles F. Prentice Medal and Lecture Award

Konrad Pesudovs, OD, PhD, FAAO
Glenn A. Fry Award and Lecture
(American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)

Bina J. Patel, OD, FAAO
AAO-Essilor Award for Outstanding
International Contributions to Optometry

Gang Luo, PhD
William Feinbloom Award

Robert E. Molter, Jr., OD, FAAO, and Kimberly S. Molter, OD
Brien Holden Humanitarian Award

Tawna L. Roberts, OD, PhD, FAAO
Irvin M. and Beatrice Borish Award

Raymond Kraker, MSPH
Carel C. Koch Memorial Medal Award

Hannah R. Gregory, OD, MS
Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics
(American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)

Paul Chamberlain, BSc (Hons), Sofia C. Peixoto-De-Matos, MSc, Nicola S. Logan, PhD, Cheryl Ngo, MBBS, MMed, Deborah Jones, BSc, FAAO, Graeme Young, PhD, FAAO
Garland W. Clay Award

Etty Bitton, OD, MSc, FAAO
Anne Mika Moy, OD, FAAO
Michael G. Harris Family Award for Excellence in Optometric Education
(American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)
Awards of the Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies

Carolyn G. Begley, OD, MS, FAAO
Max Schapero Memorial Lecture Award

Joseph T. Barr, OD, MS, FAAO
Founders’ Award
Awards of the Public Health and Environmental Vision Section

W. Howard McAlister, OD, MPH, FAAO
Henry B. Peters Award for Public Health and Environmental Vision
(American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)

Click HERE for the full press release.

Featured Posts

Empower your Practice With Data

Empower Your Practice with Free CE Courses

Empower Your Practice. Free CE series featuring Drs. Wes McCann, Debbie Jones, Trevor Miranda and Annita Voisin

Read more
Canadian Association of Optometrists logo

The Canadian Association of Optometrists Announces Its 39th Congress in Halifax, NS

The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) will host its 39th Congress in picturesque Halifax, NS, on July 2-5, 2025.

Read more
The Vision Council logo

The Vision Council Releases New Research Highlighting Canadian Consumer Trends

The Vision Council announces the release of its latest research report, Consumer inSights Canada Q3 and Q4 2024, offering an in-depth look into Canadian consumers’ opinions and habits related to vision correction, vision insurance, eye exams, prescription eyewear, reading glasses, and plano sunglasses.

Read more
Voila Optik Jan-Feb 2025 OGI Article One Cascade

Cascade: A Warm and Earthy Mocha Hue for Distinctive Style

Warm and earthy, Article One’s Cascade embodies Mocha Mousse through the blend of subtle brown hues with creamy undertones reminiscent of a rich latte of light chocolate.

Read more
Safilo Special Olympics March 2025

Safilo and Special Olympics Renew Long-standing Partnership Through to 2027

For over two decades, Safilo Group and Special Olympics have been changing lives, one pair of glasses at a time. Now, that mission continues.

Read more
Empower your Practice With Data

Empower Your Practice with Free CE Courses

Empower Your Practice. Free CE series featuring Drs. Wes McCann, Debbie Jones, Trevor Miranda and Annita Voisin

Read more
Canadian Association of Optometrists logo

The Canadian Association of Optometrists Announces Its 39th Congress in Halifax, NS

The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) will host its 39th Congress in picturesque Halifax, NS, on July 2-5, 2025.

Read more
The Vision Council logo

The Vision Council Releases New Research Highlighting Canadian Consumer Trends

The Vision Council announces the release of its latest research report, Consumer inSights Canada Q3 and Q4 2024, offering an in-depth look into Canadian consumers’ opinions and habits related to vision correction, vision insurance, eye exams, prescription eyewear, reading glasses, and plano sunglasses.

Read more
Voila Optik Jan-Feb 2025 OGI Article One Cascade

Cascade: A Warm and Earthy Mocha Hue for Distinctive Style

Warm and earthy, Article One’s Cascade embodies Mocha Mousse through the blend of subtle brown hues with creamy undertones reminiscent of a rich latte of light chocolate.

Read more
Safilo Special Olympics March 2025

Safilo and Special Olympics Renew Long-standing Partnership Through to 2027

For over two decades, Safilo Group and Special Olympics have been changing lives, one pair of glasses at a time. Now, that mission continues.

Read more
Empower your Practice With Data

Empower Your Practice with Free CE Courses

Empower Your Practice. Free CE series featuring Drs. Wes McCann, Debbie Jones, Trevor Miranda and Annita Voisin

Read more
Canadian Association of Optometrists logo

The Canadian Association of Optometrists Announces Its 39th Congress in Halifax, NS

The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) will host its 39th Congress in picturesque Halifax, NS, on July 2-5, 2025.

Read more
The Vision Council logo

The Vision Council Releases New Research Highlighting Canadian Consumer Trends

The Vision Council announces the release of its latest research report, Consumer inSights Canada Q3 and Q4 2024, offering an in-depth look into Canadian consumers’ opinions and habits related to vision correction, vision insurance, eye exams, prescription eyewear, reading glasses, and plano sunglasses.

Read more
Voila Optik Jan-Feb 2025 OGI Article One Cascade

Cascade: A Warm and Earthy Mocha Hue for Distinctive Style

Warm and earthy, Article One’s Cascade embodies Mocha Mousse through the blend of subtle brown hues with creamy undertones reminiscent of a rich latte of light chocolate.

Read more
Safilo Special Olympics March 2025

Safilo and Special Olympics Renew Long-standing Partnership Through to 2027

For over two decades, Safilo Group and Special Olympics have been changing lives, one pair of glasses at a time. Now, that mission continues.

Read more
Empower your Practice With Data

Empower Your Practice with Free CE Courses

Empower Your Practice. Free CE series featuring Drs. Wes McCann, Debbie Jones, Trevor Miranda and Annita Voisin

Read more
Canadian Association of Optometrists logo

The Canadian Association of Optometrists Announces Its 39th Congress in Halifax, NS

The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) will host its 39th Congress in picturesque Halifax, NS, on July 2-5, 2025.

Read more
The Vision Council logo

The Vision Council Releases New Research Highlighting Canadian Consumer Trends

The Vision Council announces the release of its latest research report, Consumer inSights Canada Q3 and Q4 2024, offering an in-depth look into Canadian consumers’ opinions and habits related to vision correction, vision insurance, eye exams, prescription eyewear, reading glasses, and plano sunglasses.

Read more
Voila Optik Jan-Feb 2025 OGI Article One Cascade

Cascade: A Warm and Earthy Mocha Hue for Distinctive Style

Warm and earthy, Article One’s Cascade embodies Mocha Mousse through the blend of subtle brown hues with creamy undertones reminiscent of a rich latte of light chocolate.

Read more
Safilo Special Olympics March 2025

Safilo and Special Olympics Renew Long-standing Partnership Through to 2027

For over two decades, Safilo Group and Special Olympics have been changing lives, one pair of glasses at a time. Now, that mission continues.

Read more