The International Opticians Association (IOA) has extended the dates for opticians to apply for the 2021 IOA Silmo International Optician of the Year Award.
Fiona E Anderson BSc(Hons) FBDO R SMC(Tech) FEAOO, President of the International Opticians Association says, “I urge opticians to conider nominating colleagues who they feel are truly outstanding members of our global profession.” As well as being able to demonstrate that they are a qualified dispensing optician in the country where they practice, the winner of the award will display:
• Professionalism – the client is at the heart of their business and receives excellent care.
• Excellent communication skills – both personally and via social media.
• Entrepreneurial spirit – with solid business acumen highlighted through the success of their enterprise.
• Innovation – within their business model / product offer / shop design.
• Specialisation – with a reputation in a specific branch of optics
• Creativity – both in the products they offer and the way they practice.
• Engagement – with the profession, the community, charitable endeavours and industry.
• Advocacy - championing the profession of dispensing.
Nominations should be sent to Elaine Grisdale at elainegrisdale@yahoo.co.uk before May 31 2021, with a paragraph stating why the person should be considered for this coveted award taking into account the criteria above. A shortlist will then be drawn up after approval from the IOA Board and the shortlisted nominees will be contacted to fill in the final dossier for consideration by the special jury. This judging process will be completed by 15 August 2021. The winner will be announced at SILMO Paris. As well as the prestigious award, the winner will also win a trip to Silmo 2022.
To find out more visit www.ioassn.org/award.
Topic: جائزة الرابطة الدولية لأخصائيي البصريات (IOA)
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