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Vision Council Calls for Nominations for Lab Division Hall of Fame

Tuesday, May 22 2018 | 11 h 28 min | News

The Lab Division Hall of Fame nominating committee is seeking nominations to the 2018 Lab Division Hall of Fame. In addition to their contributions to the industry, a nominee’s accomplishments, reputation and character, and number of years actively involved in the industry are considered. The form for submission is online here. Please also review the nomination guidelines and the list of past recipients. All nominations for the 2018 Lab Division Hall of Fame must be submitted by Friday, June 22, 2018. The Lab Division Hall of Fame will take place prior to International Vision Expo West.

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