Dr. Scott Mundle Honoured with WCO Distinguished Service Award
Saturday, September 2 2023 | 11 h 41 min | News
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) has announced its 2023 International Award winners, scheduled to be honored during the 4th World Congress of Optometry in Melbourne, Australia on September 8, 2023.
Leading the roster of distinguished professionals is Dr. Scott Mundle from Winnipeg, Canada, who will receive the highest accolade, the WCO Distinguished Service Award in Memory of Dr. Uduak Udom.
The WCO Distinguished Service Award is granted to individuals who have significantly advanced the vision and mission of the WCO. Dr. Mundle’s extensive leadership roles have cemented his legacy in optometry.
Serving as the President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists from 2002-2004 and of the World Council of Optometry from 2017-2019, he continues to impact the field in his current roles serving as a Board Member of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. He also sits on the Board for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
Dr. Mundle expressed his gratitude stating, “I am extremely surprised, humbled, yet honoured to be recognized in this manner by the World Council of Optometry, especially for an award named in memory of my colleague and friend Dr. Uduak Udom.”
Other Notable Awards and Highlights
Other professionals in the optometry field were also acknowledged. Dr. Ameer Abou Adela from Lebanon was named the recipient of the Young Leader Award, showcasing promise as a future leader in the optometry field.
Dr. Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan received the WCO International Optometrist Award for his extraordinary contributions to global optometry.
Additionally, Dr. Priya Morjaria will present the inaugural Memorial Lecture in Honor of Ms. Karen Sparrow. This lecture aims to commemorate Ms. Sparrow’s dedication to public health optometry and her ability to serve populations that often go unnoticed in eye care services.
Further Insights from Dr. Scott Mundle
For those interested in delving deeper into Dr. Mundle’s career and views on service in optometry, you can listen to him on the Eyes Wide Open podcast series by Eye Care Business Canada.
Dr. Mundle contributes his insights in two episodes: “Dr. Scott Mundle: Making a Difference in Service to Optometry” and “Dr. Scott Mundle on Optometry Giving Sight “. These podcasts provide valuable context to his lifetime of service and why he’s deserving of the WCO’s esteemed recognition.
