2026 Thomas J. “Tommy” Pham GPLI-NKCF Keratoconus Practitioner of the Year Presented to Dr. Julie DeKinder “For exceptional expertise in keratoconus education and management.” About the Recipient Dr. DeKinder serves as Associate Dean of...
2026 Thomas E. Anastor GPLI Distinguished Service Award Presented to Dr. Nicky Lai “For outstanding service toward the goals, mission, and programs of the GP Lens Institute.” About the Recipient I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from...
2026 Dr. Edward S. Bennett GPLI Educator of the Year Presented to Dr. David Libassi “For outstanding achievement as an educator in the area of GP and custom soft contact lenses.” About the Recipient Dr. David Libassi graduated from The New England...
2026 Naomi “Jo” Svochak GP Practitioner of the Year Presented to Dr. Karen Carrasquillo The GP Lens Institute’s highest honor awarded to a practitioner. “For outstanding professional expertise in fitting customized contact lenses to...
