Dust off that dinner jacket or pick out a posh frock because the countdown to the optical night of the year has begun with the announcement of the finalists for the Optician Awards 2023.
More than 80 people, practices and products have been shortlisted across 18 categories following a frantic round of judging by a specially-convened panel of experts.
A full rundown of the entrants making the final cut can be viewed on the Optician Awards website.
The names of the winners will be announced at a glittering black tie dinner and night of entertainment on December 6 in the Hilton Hotel Park Lane, London.
More than 500 of the optical profession’s great and good will be in attendance to recognise and reward excellence in optics, enjoy an excellent party and catch up with friends and colleagues.