Five independent optical practices have been named as winners in the inaugural 2018 SightCare Independent Optician Awards.
The awards, which ‘celebrate the independent spirit’, aim to recognise the best independents across the UK and are judged by peers from within the independent optical sector.
Awards categories included: Social Media Campaign, Marketing Initiative, Practice Personality, Special Moment and Independent Practice of the Year.
The winners from each award category are:
- Independent Practice of the Year - Eglinton Eyecare
- Social Media Campaign of the Year - Simon Berry optometrists
- Practice Personality of the Year - Claire Buchanan – Eglinton Eyecare
- Marketing Initiative of the Year - Edwards & Walker Opticians
- Moment of the Year – Molsom & Associates
SightCare chief executive John French said: ‘SightCare has introduced its own awards to encourage its member practices to look retrospectively, currently, and in the future at all aspects of their business, and to highlight areas in which they want to improve, grow and develop.’
Jean Kelly, practice owner and optometrist from winning practice Eglington Eyecare said: ‘Winning this award is a fantastic recognition of the achievements which my fantastic team of five have worked so hard for. It encourages us to continue to work towards our vision: to improve our patients’ quality of life by providing the highest standard of professionalism and an exceptional customer experience.’
SightCare named the award winners at the annual SightCare Business & Networking Conference, which took place at the Telford International Centre on September 17.