Chris Bennett: A celebration of excellence

Freedom Day’s postponement has tested British stoicism to the limit but the best way forward is to remain positive for the future and adapt.

A lot has changed over the past 15 months and Optician is working with the profession and the industry to make the most of a dismal period.

Celebration may not be uppermost in most people’s minds but, with the launch of the Optician Awards (front cover May 21), Optician is determined to make sure optical professionals are recognised for their actions during the pandemic. This year will feature not just the past, but the future and the here and now across a comprehensive line up of categories. I’m expecting a mass of entries for our new CooperVision-sponsored Covid Hero Trophy.