50th Anniversary Alumni of Honour Awards
By Andrea Carthew
In 2017, the School of Optometry & Vision Science will celebrate our 50th Anniversary since moving to the University of Waterloo in 1967. The 50th Anniversary – Distinguished Alumni of Honour Awards will help mark this important milestone and acknowledge exceptional alumni.
Call for nominations
We are proud to have a great number of alumni who are outstanding contributors to both optometry and their communities, going above and beyond to make a difference. To recognize some of their efforts and achievements the School is pleased to present:
The 50th Anniversary: Distinguished Alumni of Honour awards
Individuals will be selected based on the following categories:
- Prior to 1967
- 1968 – 1977
- 1978 – 1987
- 1988 – 1997
- 1998 – 2007
- 2008 – 2017
We invite you to nominate a graduate from either our Optometry or Vision Science program, who has made significant and proven contribution(s) in one or more of the following areas:
- Professional Achievement: recognizes professional accomplishments/contributions
- Contributions to Community: recognizes accomplishments in volunteer leadership, humanitarian endeavours, in the community and public service
Nominations will be accepted at uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science or by hard copy until the deadline of April 28, 2017.
Awards process
The nominees must hold uWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science degree(s) (O.D., M.Sc. or Ph.D.). Self-nominations will not be considered.
Nomination forms must be completed, including all mandatory fields. Please provide as much detail as possible. Additional information and/or letters of reference will also be accepted. Nominations can be made online or send a hard copy to:
Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science
200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L3G1
Attn: 2017 – 50th Anniversary Awards
Awards selection will be made by a committee of senior faculty and staff as well as the President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists or designate.
Awards Presentation
The Alumni of Honour Awards are presented during the biennial Canadian Association of Optometrists Congress - Ottawa, Ontario, June 28 – 30, 2017.
Recipients will also have their biographies and pictures featured in the Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science newsletter, on the website and will have their names and picture added to a permanent plaque that will be displayed in the School.
Learn about past recipients.
Privacy Statement: The University of Waterloo respects your privacy and that of the person you are nominating. Our full privacy policy is online or you may contact Andrea Carthew.