The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) is accepting nominations for its third annual Culture Awards through Oct. 1. The program recognizes U.S. and Canadian eyecare professionals who contribute to a positive contact lens culture by improving patient experiences and supporting practice growth, aligned with CLI’s “See Tomorrow” research program.

Eligible nominees include anyone in the eyecare community who prescribes or supports soft contact lenses. Self-nominations are permitted, and groups may also apply if all members are named with a designated leader.

Entries require a written response of 750 words or fewer addressing at least two of four topics: enhancing patient outcomes with soft contact lenses, implementing initiatives that support positive lens culture, engaging staff in patient advocacy, or describing a patient interaction that demonstrates the impact of contact lenses.

Winners will be selected by the CLI board of directors and announced in November 2025, with ongoing recognition into 2026.

Submissions must be sent to cli@contactlensinstitute.org by Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET. For more information, including nomination guidelines, click here.

To see the 2024 honorees, click here.