Nominations Open for the 2024 Women In Optometry® Theia Awards of Excellence
The Theia Awards of Excellence are named for Theia, the Greek goddess of vision or sight. The final awards decision will be made by the Women In Optometry professional advisory board.
This year, we'll be presenting the Theia Awards during the American Academy of Optometry's annual meeting in November. More information coming shortly.
Most of the award categories open for nominations are named for a trailblazing woman optometrist. Awards will be given in these seven categories:
- Leadership: organizational or community leadership or advocacy
- Mentoring: active role in guiding others in practice management and more beyond optometry school
- Innovation: outreach, marketing, practice models, inventions, etc.
- Education: inspirational, motivational educator
- Young OD: an OD within 10 years of graduation who shows any/all of the above qualities
- Industry Influencer: open to women ODs and non-ODs who are influencing the future of the profession in their industry roles or affiliations
- Business: women ODs who have shown keen business skills and innovation in the promotion/growth of their practices or business
Nominations close on May 1, 2024