Golden Opportunity Award Application
Application Timeline
October 16, 2024 - Applications Open
Deadline extended! Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
April 2025–Finalists selected
May 2025 – Finalists present to the awards committee in person or virtual
June 2025 – Awards announced at Optometry’s Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 16, 2024 - Applications Open
Deadline extended! Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
April 2025–Finalists selected
May 2025 – Finalists present to the awards committee in person or virtual
June 2025 – Awards announced at Optometry’s Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota
2025 Golden Opportunity Award Applications Open
Dream of owning your own independent practice? Doctors of Optometry can apply through January 21, 2025.- Deadline Extended
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Media reports describe “devastating” winds, rain and flooding as Hurricane Milton makes landfall—how a Tampa Bay area doctor comes to terms with not one but two hurricanes in as many weeks.
AOA Foundation emergency appeal for Helene-ravaged states
In the devastating path forged by Hurricane Helene, shell-shocked residents & AOA members are putting their lives back together.