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Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
The importance of Opticians that have made a difference in the profession should be at the forefront of our profession. Each year the AOA encourages our members to nominate an outstanding Optician to the Hall of Fame. Without your participation, some of our Opticians may go unrecognized for their contributions. Remember to submit a nominee and add them to this distinguished list.
| Inductee | License Number | Year Inducted |
|---|---|---|
| LISA BANNERMAN, RO, RCLP | LIC. 497 | 2019 |
| GEORGE COLGAN, RO, RCLP | LIC. 184 | 2019 |
| DANIEL CUNNINGHAM, RO | LIC. 315 | 2019 |
| DAN LOSEY, RO, RCLP | LIC. 112 | 2017 |
| UDO HANEBAUM, RO, RCLP | LIC. 576 | 2017 |
| EIKE WEILER, RO | LIC. 23 | 2017 |
| JANET VERVYNCK RO | LIC 182 | 2014 |
| MARIAN DEPTULA RO | LIC 175 | 2014 |
| ANITA DEINBECK RO, RCLP | LIC 196 | 2014 |
| JUDITH MUSCROFT RO | LIC 485 | 2014 |
| BRUCE PLAUSTEINER, RO, RCLP | LIC. 99 | 2011 |
| KARL HAUCK, RO | LIC. 7 | 2010 |
| FRED MILLER, RO | LIC. 74 | 2009 |
| DON SMITH, RO | LIC. 36 | 2007 |
| JIM THOMPSON, RO, RCLP | LIC.136 | 2005 |
| BOB TOPLEY, RO | LIC.198 | 2005 |
| SYD HALL, RO | LIC.6 | 2005 |
| ROBERT FORD, RO | LIC. 48 | 2005 |
| RIKKE DOOTJES | ASSOCIATE | 2005 |
| CECIL OXENBURY, RO | LIC. 10 | 2005 |
| DREW JEFFRIES, RO,RCLP | LIC. 29 | 2005 |
| DR. ALAN DYER | ASSOCIATE | 2005 |
| DENNIS GARTNER | ASSOCIATE | 2005 |
| BILL STURM, RO, RCLP | LIC. 14 | 2005 |
| DR. GARY CHORNELL | ASSOCIATE | 2005 |
To nominate an Optician you feel has made an impact within the profession please email info@myaoa.ca. Let’s do this for the Opticians who have paved the way for us.
Student Awards
The Stan Souch Award – First Year Ophthalmic Dispensing
Highest Academic Achievement – Advanced Practice
Justin Holmes Memorial Scholarship Award – Highest Achievement on the National Practical Licensing Examination in Ophthalmic Dispensing (NACOR)
This award was created in memory of Justin Holmes (1978-2002). Justin began his optician training in 1996 working with his father John Holmes in Calgary. Justin won the prestigious Cecil Oxenbury Award for excellence in Eyeglasses in 1998. His artistic gifts and success with drawing fueled his intention to market the graphic frame designs he had created. This award is sponsored by Jason’s mother Robin Janyk and his friends in British Columbia.
Cecil Oxenbury Memorial Scholarship Award – Highest Achievement on the Practical Licensing Examination in Contact Lens (NACOR)
This award is for Highest Performance in Contact Lens Practical Examination. The Cecil Oxenbury award was created by Ron Ingenthron in memory of his father-in-law.
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