Awards

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

President's Citation
Young OD of the Year
2025
Alice McCaslin, OD
Muncie, IN

Lifetime Achievement
2025
Richard Windsor, OD
Muncie, IN

Lifetime Achievement
(Posthumously)
2025
Donald Robbins, OD

Meritorious Service
2025
Katie Connolly, OD
Bloomington, IN

Optometric Educator of the Year
2025
Susan Kovacich, OD
Bloomington, IN

Marjorie J. Knotts
Key Legislative Person
2025
Todd Niemeier, OD
Evansville, IN

Distinguished Service
2023
Jim Zieba
IOA Executive Director, 2005-2023

Outstanding Service in the
Public Interest
2023
Indiana House Rep. Brad Barrett, MD
Richmond, IN

Dr. Jack W. Bennett
Humanitarian Award
2022
Jeremy Caylor