The Special Recognition Award is presented to an individual or organization for outstanding service in a specific effort or cause that improves the quality of eye care. It was first awarded in 1991. The president has the honor of selecting the recipient of this award. The recipient is then approved by the Board of Trustees to be recognized at the Annual Meeting.
2008

Previous recipients of the award:
2007
The Academy's Dream Team at the RUC
2006
Arthur S. M. Lim, MD
Lorraine H. Marchi, PhD
2005

2004
Executive Directors of our state and subspecialty societies
2003
Harry S. Brown, MD
Dan B. Jones, MD
Mr. Edward H. McManus
2002
None presented
2001
None presented
2000
Jerome W. Bettman Sr., MD