Awards and Recognition
Celebrating the individuals and teams who define the future of eye care across our network.
The Prisms: Recognition That Reflects Impact
The Prisms awards reflect Eye Recommend’s commitment to recognizing achievement, innovation, and values-driven leadership, celebrating individuals whose impact drives momentum within the Eye Recommend community.
Whether you’re leading with compassion, shaping clinical practice, or lifting up your community—this is your moment to be seen.
The Prisms Awards
The Prisms set a new standard for recognition, spotlighting individuals across eye care, from doctors to clinic staff.
Trailblazer
Optometrists under 40 who are already making their mark on the profession and the practices they work in.
Humanitarian
Optometrists whose commitment to service goes beyond the walls of their practice and into their communities.
Patient Care Excellence
Non-optometrist team members who show up for patients every single day and consistently go above and beyond.
Thought Leader
Optometrists, operations leaders, and managers who push the profession forward with new thinking and bold ideas.
Open to Every Role in Eye Care
The Prisms recognizes excellence across every role in the Eye Recommend community, from the front desk to the exam room.
Active membership is required. Nominees must be current Eye Recommend members at the time of submission.
Optometrists and Opticians
Licensed practitioners at any career stage
Practice Managers and Staff
Team members who keep clinics running smoothly
Support and Admin Teams
Front desk, scheduling, and patient care coordinators
Key Dates
September 18, 2026 (East)
Nomination Deadline
Submit your nominations before midnight. Don’t miss your chance to recognize a peer.
TBD
Nominees Announced
Finalists revealed across all four award categories. Celebrate those shortlisted.
National Training Event
Winners Celebrated
Awards presented live at NTEs, both east and west.
Recognize Someone Making a Difference
If you have seen a clinic, team member, or project lead make a meaningful impact, submit a nomination. Share the story, outline the results, and tell us why their work deserves to be highlighted across the network.
Experience the Momentum. Amplify the Recognition.
Nominating a peer is more than an accolade. It is an opportunity to celebrate excellence, share inspiring stories, and showcase the people shaping the future of eye care.
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Choose an award category that fits your nominee
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Share a brief story about their impact
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Submit before the deadline. Nominees are notified shortly afterward.
