The GP Lens Institute is now accepting 2025 award nominations through Oct. 1. To submit a nomination, visit gpli.info/award-nominations.

Available Awards Include:

• Naomi “Jo” Svochak GP Practitioner of the Year—Recognizes outstanding professional expertise in fitting customized contact lenses to benefit patients with improved vision and corneal health, and to advance the contact lens field.
• Edward S. Bennett GPLI Educator of the Year—Rewards outstanding achievement as an educator in the area of GP and custom soft contact lenses.
• Thomas J. “Tommy” Pham GPLI-NKCF Keratoconus Practitioner of the Year—Honors exceptional expertise in keratoconus education and management.
• Arthur B. Epstein GPLI Award for Excellence in Specialty Contact Lenses and Anterior Segment Disease—Recognizes outstanding contributions via lectures and publications in the areas of specialty contact lenses and anterior segment disease.