Alumni Awards

The Indiana University School of Optometry Foley House Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to an alumnus/a who has spent significant time dedicated to excellence in optometry, has represented the School well throughout his/her career, and has reached pre-eminent status in the field of optometry.

Award Criteria

• Nominee must have earned an O.D. at the IU School of Optometry.
• Nominee must demonstrate excellence in optometry.
• Nominee must be present at award ceremony.
• Current faculty and staff of Indiana University are not eligible to receive this award.

Selection Process

Nominations are reviewed annually during the spring and honorees are selected by a committee convened by the IU School of Optometry Alumni Board of Directors. The award is presented during the Annual Foley House Awards Recognition Dinner held in the fall. To submit a nomination, please complete each section of the form below. The nominator must provide all materials pertinent to the nomination. The Selection Committee will not conduct further research on behalf of any nominee. All nominations will be valid for the next two successive years.

The Indiana University School of Optometry Foley House Basement Key Award is presented to an alumnus/a who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and/or service to the IU School of Optometry. Recipients will be listed on the Foley House door on the second floor of the school.

Award Criteria

• Nominee must have earned an O.D. at the IU School of Optometry.
• Nominee must demonstrate exceptional service and/or dedication to the IU School of Optometry.

Selection Process

Nominations are reviewed annually during the spring by a committee convened by the IU School of Optometry Alumni Board of Directors and recipients are announced at the annual AOA (American Optometric Association) meeting. The award is presented during the Annual Foley House Awards Recognition Dinner held in the fall. To submit a nomination, please complete each section of the form below. The nominator must provide all materials pertinent to the nomination. The Selection Committee will not conduct further research on behalf of any nominee. All nominations will be valid for the next two successive years.

The Indiana University School of Optometry Foley House Early Career Award is presented to an alumnus/a who is early in their professional career and has achieved or showed tremendous potential in one or more of the following areas:

• Professional Engagement: Active involvement in professional organizations, volunteer work, and community service.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrates leadership qualities and potential, such as effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Innovation: Demonstrates innovative approaches in the field of optometry, such as new technologies, techniques, or applications.
• Research Excellence: Outstanding contributions to the profession of optometry through original research, publications, or presentations.

Selection Process

Nominations are reviewed annually during the spring and honorees are selected by a committee convened by the IU School of Optometry Alumni Board of Directors. The award is presented during the Annual Foley House Awards Recognition Dinner held in the fall. To submit a nomination, please complete each section of the form below. The nominator must provide all materials pertinent to the nomination. The Selection Committee will not conduct further research on behalf of any nominee. All nominations will be valid for the next two successive years.