Optometrist of the Year 2025
Enhancing patients’ lives, going above and beyond for patients, outstanding representation of optometrist profession.
Category Nominees:
- Aoife O Donnell
- Jason Searle
- Naomi Scott – WINNER
- Rushita Dave
Sponsored by:
Optometry Scotland
Dispensing Optician of the Year 2025
Excellence in all elements of dispensing and customer care regardless of whether it is with a fashion or clinical focus.
Category Nominees:
- Dan Scott – WINNER
- Shirley Whyton
- Liam Dey & Mark Brumby
- Anthony Russell
Sponsored by:
Seiko
Technology Practice of the Year 2025
Excellence in audiology services. Makes a difference to customers and community, outstanding clinical care.
Category Nominees:
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Rifkind & Brophy Optometrists
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Safarian & Simon Opticians – WINNER
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Specsavers – Morningside
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Tompkins Knight & Son Optometrists
Sponsored by:
The Duncan and Todd Group
Practice of the Year 2025
Outstanding Customer Experience and clinical excellence from a practice with links to the community.
Category Nominees:
- CBTR Opticians
- Clelland & Boyd Opticians – WINNER
- Hendry Opticians
- Urquhart Opticians – Kilmarnock
Sponsored by:
Vision Scotland
Social Media Presence of the Year 2025
Outstanding use of Social Media to build customer engagement and generate buzz and conversation.
Category Nominees:
- Blink Bridge of Allan
- The Body Doctor Ltd
- Spex appeal – WINNER
- Sarita Harrar
Sponsored by:
Eyecare Education
Environmental Leader of the Year 2025
Committed to sustainable or Net-Zero impacts through action, policies or business/product processes.
Category Nominees:
- CBTR Opticians
- Eyelines Opticians Sevenoaks
- HAYDENSWAN Eyecare
- Loxley Opticians & Eyewear – WINNER
Sponsored by:
Caledonian Optical
Team Member of the Year 2025
Provides outstanding support for the business. Face of the practice, friendly and knowledgeable, great support for team, positive outlook.
Category Nominees:
- Benjamin Stein
- Lisa Baker – WINNER
- Stephen Hardiman
- Sana Mohammadi
Sponsored by:
ASDA Opticians
Myopia Management Leader of the Year 2025
Demonstrates commitment to patients by proactively promoting myopia management through initiatives and education, evidenced by practice data (Could be a person or a team)
Category Nominees:
- Deven Lakhani
- Emily McAlpine – WINNER
- Tompkins Knight & Son Optometrists
Sponsored by:
Hoya
Inspirational Leader of the Year 2025
Inspiring excellence from the team, a confident leader who is trusted, inspiring and dedicated.
Category Nominees:
- Frances Stephen – WINNER
- Lorcan Butler
- Rushita Dave
Sponsored by:
Optos
Supplier of the Year 2025
Excellence in service through innovation, supporting the optical industry, boosting customer sales or inspiring change.
Category Nominees:
- Caledonian Optical Ltd
- Inspiring Success – WINNER
- Practice Building Limited
- The Body Doctor Ltd
Sponsored by:
XEYEX Software for Opticians