Award Winners

Congratulations to the GPLI's 2026 award winners!

Awards were presented January 10, 2026 at the Rising Stars reception following the Global Specialty Lens Symposium at Paris Las Vegas. Click on each winner for more info about them, the award, and a video of the presentation.

Dr. Karen Carrasquillo

2026 Naomi “Jo” Svochak GP Practitioner of the Year
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Dr. David Libassi

2026 Dr. Edward S. Bennett GPLI Educator of the Year
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Dr. Julie DeKinder

2026 Thomas J. “Tommy” Pham GPLI – NKCF Keratoconus Practitioner of the Year
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Dr. Nicky Lai

2026 Thomas E. Anastor GPLI Distinguished Service Award
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Dr. Luis Ramirez

2026 GPLI Alumni & Friends Award
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Dr. Amy Zheng