Awards

Optometrist of the Year
2025
Brad Sutton, OD
Indianapolis, IN


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President's Citation
Young OD of the Year 
2025

Alice McCaslin, OD
Muncie, IN

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Lifetime Achievement
2025

Richard Windsor, OD
Muncie, IN

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Lifetime Achievement 
(Posthumously)
2025

Donald Robbins, OD

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Meritorious Service
2025

Katie Connolly, OD
Bloomington, IN

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Optometric Educator of the Year
2025

Susan Kovacich, OD
Bloomington, IN

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Marjorie J. Knotts
Key Legislative Person
2025

Todd Niemeier, OD
Evansville, IN

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Distinguished Service
2023

Jim Zieba
IOA Executive Director, 2005-2023

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Outstanding Service in the
Public Interest
2023

Indiana House Rep. Brad Barrett, MD
Richmond, IN

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Dr. Jack W. Bennett
Humanitarian Award 
2022

Jeremy Caylor

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