Celebrating the individuals and teams who define the future of eye care across our network.
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 set a new standard for recognition, spotlighting individuals across eye care, from doctors to clinic staff.
Optometrists under 40 who are already making their mark on the profession and the practices they work in.
Optometrists whose commitment to service goes beyond the walls of their practice and into their communities.
Non-optometrist team members who show up for patients every single day and consistently go above and beyond.
Optometrists, operations leaders, and managers who push the profession forward with new thinking and bold ideas.
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.
Licensed practitioners at any career stage
Team members who keep clinics running smoothly
Front desk, scheduling, and patient care coordinators
September 18, 2026 (East)
Submit your nominations before midnight. Don’t miss your chance to recognize a peer.
TBD
Finalists revealed across all four award categories. Celebrate those shortlisted.
National Training Event
Awards presented live at NTEs, both east and west.
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.
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.
