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Transitions Announces Dates for Transitions Academy 2021

Typically held in February, Transitions Academy will celebrate its 25th year as one of the industry’s most well-recognized educational events from June 13 – 16, 2021 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.

The submission dates for the Transitions Innovation Awards are also being extended.   The awards are open to optical industry professionals, educators, retailers, optical laboratories and independent eye care professionals and practices. The Transitions Innovation Awards categories include: 2020 Transitions Brand Ambassador (individual-only award), Retailer of the Year, Eyecare Practice of the Year, Best in Training and Best in Marketing.

Nominations for all Transitions Innovation Awards will be accepted online in January 2021. To enter, candidates must complete a nomination form and detail their 2020 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.

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