Transitions Innovation Awards Winners Announced

Transitions Innovation Awards Winners Announced

Tuesday, February 13 2018 | 00 h 00 min | News

The winners of 2017’s Transitions Innovation Awards were announced Tuesday night at a ceremony in the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel in Orlando, Florida, at the Transitions Academy. The awards are open to independent eye care professionals and practices; optical industry professionals and educators; national and regional retailers; and optical laboratories. Notable Canadian winners were Opto-Réseau, for Best in Marketing, and Greiche & Scaff for Canadian Retailer of the year.

Complete list of Transitions Innovation Award Winners:

2017 Transitions Brand Ambassador (Individual-only award)
- Jennifer Lyerly, O.D. – Eyedolatry (Raleigh, N.C.), Triangle Visions Optometry
Eye Care Practice of the Year (less than 20 locations)
- Pacific Eye Care (Port Orchard, Washington)
Canadian Retailer of the Year
- Greiche & Scaff
U.S. Retailer of the Year
- Costco Optical
Best in Marketing
- Opto-Réseau (Click here to watch video of Opto-Réseau receiving their award)
Best in Training
- 20/20 Visions – Optometric clinic in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

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