Carel C. Koch Memorial Medal Award

The Carel C. Koch Memorial Medal Award (established 1974) is awarded to a person who has made outstanding contributions to the enhancement and development of relationships between optometry and other professions. This award is not limited to Academy Fellows nor to optometrists, but may be presented to physicians, educators, or others who have made an outstanding contribution in that direction, worthy of national attention. Academy members make nominations to the Awards Committee and the Awards Committee makes selections with the Board of Directors' approval.

Past Award Recipients