Annual Awards
OD of the YearThe Minnesota Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year award recognizes the deserving individual doctor of optometry for performance of outstanding services on behalf of the profession and to the visual welfare of the public. 2025 Optometrist of the Year Leah Colby, OD
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Young OD of the YearThe Minnesota Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award recognizes those ODs in their first decade of practicing optometry who show leadership skills when serving their profession, their patients and their community. 2025 Young Optometrist of the Year Trevor Fosso, OD
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Distinguished OD of the YearThe Minnesota Optometric Association Distinguished Service Award recognizes a doctor of optometry who has provided significant contributions and outstanding achievements contributing to the advancement of the profession of optometry. 2025 Distinguished Service Award Steve Gander, OD
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Paraoptometric of the YearThe Minnesota Optometric Association Paraoptometric of the Year award recognizes a deserving paraoptometric who has made above-and-beyond outstanding contributions to the profession of optometry, supporting patients and the public. 2025 Paraoptometric of the Year Naomi Geiszler
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