Transitions Innovation Awards Winners Announced

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)
  • Eye Care Practice of the Year (less than 20 locations)
    • Pacific Eye Care (Port Orchard, Washington)
  • Canadian Retailer of the Year
  • U.S. Retailer of the Year
    • Costco Optical
  • Best in Marketing
  • Best in Training
    • 20/20 Visions – Optometric clinic in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

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