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

Lifetime Achievement
(Posthumously)

2025

Donald Robbins, OD

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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