National Optometric Conference AOP Awards Winners 2011

aop awards 2011

After a fantastic NOC 2011 at the Chesford Grange Hotel, which we, Hanson Instruments were the proud sponsors of, it is time to reflect on one of the memorable highlights from the two day optometric conference, the AOP Awards and the winners.

As voted for by Optometry Today readers, the winners names were announced at the show held in Kenilworth, Warwickshire during the gala dinner on Thursday 3rd November 2011:

  • Student of Year
    Fares Hatoum, University of Bradford
  • LOC/ROC/AOC of the Year
    Wirral LOC
  • Community Achievement Award
    McCandless Opticians, Ballyclare Co
  • Best Educational Video
    Ellie's Eyes
  • Supplier Award
    Josie Barlow, UltraVision
  • Charity, Company or Practice of the Year
    Optometry Giving Sight
  • Dispensing Optician of the Year
    Michael Gilsenan, Lee Opticians, Warrenpoint
  • Optometrist of the Year
    Michael Offord, Michael Offord Optometrist, Newcastle
  • Lecturer of the Year
    Dr Brendan Barrett, University of Bradford