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Glenn A. Fry Lecture Award
Background
Dr. David Atchison is the 2011 recipient of the prestigious Glenn A. Fry Lecture Award. This award is given to recognize a distinguished scientist or clinician for his or her current research contributions.
Over his eighty-seven years, Glenn A. Fry interacted with, and clearly influenced, literally hundreds of individuals within and outside his profession --- students, colleagues, university administrators, standards participants, as well as neighbors in his home community. Virtually all who enjoyed his friendship are prone to use the word "remarkable" to describe him. Such an accolade, if applicable to even one dimension of a person's life, is noteworthy. What is unusual about Glenn is that the term "remarkable" can be applied to so many dimensions of his life.
Since 1970, the American Optometric Foundation (AOF) has recognized the research contributions of distinguished scientists and clinicians through the Glenn A. Fry Lecture Award. This prestigious award was established by AOF to honor Dr. Glenn A. Fry, who contributed so much to the profession of optometry through his writings, teachings, and administrative duties at the Ohio State University.
Award recipients present a lecture during the American Academy of Optometry's annual meeting on a topic of high relevance to optometry. Recipients also receive an inscribed plaque and a $2,500 cash stipend.
Past Recipients of the Fry Award
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2011: David Atchison |
1998: John V. Lovasik |
1982: Davida Y. Teller |
Academy 2011 Boston
NOMINATION WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED!
Awards Nomination Guideline
This award is given to recognize a distinguished scientist or clinician for his or her current research contributions by inviting the recipient to present a special paper at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry. Following nominations from the Academy membership, the Awards Committee of the Academy selects a person who has made significant and current research contributions. The recipient must give a lecture at the annual meeting on a current research topic of high relevancy to optometry and submit a manuscript on that topic to Optometry and Vision Science.
Nomination Process
- A letter of nomination from an Academy Fellow, explaining why the nominee is particularly deserving of the award for which the nomination has been made.
- A copy of the CV of the nominee.
- A letter seconding the nomination from another Academy Fellow. These three items should be emailed to
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- Awards Nomination Deadline is April 3, 2012.
