(PRESS RELEASE) PINELLAS PARK, FL – Transitions Optical has named the winners for its annual Transitions Innovation Awards program, which recognizes both individuals and organizations who have shown the highest level of commitment to innovating their business over the past year.
“The commitment and remarkable achievements from the 2022 Transitions Innovation Award winners have not only earned them well-deserved recognition, but have also helped elevate the industry,” said Drew Smith, senior director, North America Key Accounts, Transitions Optical. “We are privileged to have them as award winners and champions of our brand, and we congratulate them on their outstanding success.”
Transitions Healthy Sight Ambassador
The Transitions Healthy Sight Ambassador award celebrates an individual who best showcases their dedication to being an influential healthy sight advocate by embodying one or more of Transitions’ values of quality, education, service, and innovation.
o Finalists: Sophia Pray, optician and office manager – Huntley Eye Care (Huntley, IL) and Caroline Tétreault, owner and optician – Tétreault Isaïa Opticiens (Granby, Quebec)
U.S. Eyecare Practice of the Year
The U.S. Eyecare Practice of the Year title recognizes independent eyecare practices in the U.S. that are actively promoting healthy sight to their patients and within their local communities, and who have demonstrated excellence in supporting Transitions’ values.
- Winner: Harvey & Lewis Opticians (Canton, Downtown Hartford, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford Hospital, Kensington, and West Hartford, CT)
o Finalists: Dunes Optical (Michigan City, Indiana) and Webb Eyecare (Alliance, Bridgeport, and Scottsbluff, Nebraska)
Canada Eyecare Practice of the Year
The Canada Eyecare Practice of the Year title recognizes independent eyecare practices in Canada that are actively promoting healthy sight to their patients and within their local communities, and who have demonstrated excellence in supporting Transitions’ values.
o Finalists: Merwin Optical (Fort St. John, BC) and Tétreault Isaïa Opticiens (Granby, Quebec)
U.S. Retailer of the Year
The U.S. Retailer of the Year title is awarded to a retailer in the United States for actively supporting Transitions’ values and demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the vision of their customers and communities.
Canada Retailer of the Year
The Canada Retailer of the Year title is awarded to a retailer in Canada for actively supporting Transitions’ values and demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the vision of their customers and communities.
Channel Partner of the Year
Channel Partner of the Year is awarded to an optical laboratory, Managed Vision Care company, lens manufacturer or buying group that are actively promoting healthy sight to their customers and within their local communities; and have demonstrated excellence in supporting Transitions’ values.
o Finalists: K-Mars Optical and Opto-Réseau
Best in Training
The Best in Training award celebrates an individual, company or educator that has shown creativity in developing or offering training and education opportunities that include dispensing photochromics.
o Finalists: Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care and Webb Eyecare (Alliance, Bridgeport, and Scottsbluff, Nebraska)
Industry professionals interested in learning more about the award categories can visitTransitionsPRO.com/Awards.