Excellence in eye care 2024

Celebrating a decade of outstanding achievement in the profession

Professor David Whitaker with Christina Olner Headline sponsor CooperVision and Emma Spofforth, AOP Chairman

Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor David Whitaker has been named the recipient of the AOP Lifetime Achievement Award 2024, sponsored by CooperVision

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AOP Lifetime Achievement accolade for Professor David Whitaker

The prestigious award was presented to the optometrist and prominent researcher at a celebratory event on 25 February

Excellence in eye care 2023

Julie Anne-Little, AOP Chairman with winners: Gareth Bulpin, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Sharon Beatty, Cardiff University

Meet the winners

2023 award recipients profiles

Winners at 100% Optical 2023: Simon Berry, Recognising sustainable excellence Professor Bruce Evans, Lifetime Achievement Award Gareth Bulpin, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Sharon Beatty, Cardiff University, Recognising excellence in community-led care Professor James Wolffsohnn, Recognising research excellence award

The sector speaks

Videos from the celebration event