Jan. 18, 2024 — Transitions Optical has announced the finalists for the 2023 Transitions Innovation Awards program, honoring individuals and organizations that have demonstrated commitment to Transitions’ values of quality, education, service, and innovation in their businesses.
The winners will be announced during Transitions Academy, taking place Feb. 11-14.
The Transitions Healthy Sight Ambassador recognizes an individual for their vision health advocacy. The finalists are Ric Peralta, ABOC, HFOAA, consultant, frame/lab manager at Focal Point Optometry in Fullerton, CA; Sophia Pray, optician and office manager at Huntley Eye Care in Huntley, IL; and Caroline Tétreault, owner and optician at Tétreault Isaïa Opticiens in Granby, Quebec.
The Practice of the Year title celebrates an independent eyecare practice that actively promotes healthy sight not only to their patients but also within their communities.
- The finalists for the U.S. Practice of the Year are Dunes Optical in Michigan City, IN; Harvey & Lewis Opticians in Canton, Downtown Hartford, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford Hospital, Kensington, and West Hartford, CT; and Webb Eyecare in Alliance, Bridgeport, and Scottsbluff, NE.
- The finalists for the Canada Eyecare Practice of the Year are Merwin Optical in Fort St. John, BC; Optique Cloutier in Châteauguay, Quebec; and Tétreault Isaïa Opticiens in Granby, Quebec.
The Retailer of the Year title honors a retailer for demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the vision of their customers and communities.
- The finalists for U.S. Retailer of the Year are Henry Ford OptimEyes, Target Optical, and Walmart Vision Center.
- The finalists for Canada Retailer of the Year are Lunetterie New Look Eyewear, Theodore & Pringle Optical, and Vogue Optical.
The Channel Partner of the Year recognizes an optical laboratory, managed vision care company, lens manufacturer, or buying group that actively promotes healthy sight to their customers and communities. The finalists are K-Mars Optical, Opto-Réseau, and Vision Source.
The Best in Training award celebrates an individual or company that has shown creativity in developing training and education opportunities that include dispensing photochromics. The finalists are Dr. Travel Family Eye Care, Vision Source, and Webb Eyecare in Alliance, Bridgeport, and Scottsbluff, NE.