An independent judging panel selected three finalists in each category. The panel compromised Fiona Stapleton, David Wilson, Grant Hannaford, Margaret McCann and was chaired by ODMA CEO Finola Carey.The winners in each category will be determined by the ophthalmic industry via online voting, with winners being announced at ODMA2015 in July.Finalists in the ten categories are:
- Women’s Optical Frames Finalists: Eyes Right Optical, Fritz Frames, Safilo Australia
- Men’s Optical Frames Finalists: LOGO Australia, House of Brands, Rodenstock
- Women’s Sunglasses Finalists: Eyes Right Optical, Fritz Frames, Safilo Australia
- Men’s Sunglasses Finalists: Eyes Right Optical, A.Z. Eyeworks, Bollé
- Children’s Frames Finalists: House of Brands, Rodenstock, Aviva Optical
- Sports Eyewear Finalists: General Optical, Bollé, Maui Jim
- Lens Design Finalists: Essilor Australia, HOYA Lens Australia, Shamir Australia
- Lens Treatment/Coating Finalists: Shamir, Carl Zeiss, Bollé
- Equipment Finalists: Carl Zeiss, Device Technologies, European Eyewear
- Product Environment Finalists: Essilor Australia, Eyes4Everest, Rodenstock
The Rep of the Year award is on again. It awards one sales representative in each state and New Zealand. The award is in recognition of superior customer service that goes above and beyond what practices ordinarily expect of a representative .Voting is now open in the ten categories and for Rep of the Year, with all voters automatically entered into the draw to win an Apple Watch. Go to www.odma-2015.com.au/voting-form to vote.
