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Transitions 2019 Innovation Awards Nominations Are Open Now

Submissions for the 2019 Transitions Innovation Awards Program are now open at Transitions.com/Awards. This program recognizes loyal partners of Transitions Optical and individual optical industry professionals from the U.S. and Canada, for their commitment to the Transitions® brand. This year, there is a new category, the Eyecare Practice of the Year Canada.

Entries are open to independent eye care professionals and practices; optical industry professionals and educators; national and regional retailers; and optical laboratories. The seven Transitions Innovation Awards categories include:

  • 2019 Transitions Brand Ambassador (Individual-only award)
  • U.S. Retailer of the Year
  • Canadian Retailer of the Year
  • Eyecare Practice of the Year U.S.
  • Eyecare Practice of the Year Canada (NEW)
  • Best in Training  
  • Best in Marketing  

Nominations for all Transitions Innovation Awards will be accepted online (at Transitions.com/Awards) until October 31, 2019. To enter, candidates must complete a nomination form and detail their 2019 efforts in the following evaluation areas: commitment and inspiration, goals, plan and creativity, and impact and results. Nominees are welcome to enter more than one category and can self-enter, or can be nominated by a lab, lens manufacturer, industry colleague or other industry organization representative.

All finalists in each category will receive a trip for two to the 2020 Transitions Academy, February 2 – 5, in Orlando, Fla., where the winners will be announced.  Award finalists will be notified in December to secure travel plans.

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