Young Optometrist of the Year Award
This award is presented to an optometrist in practice less than 10 years and who has displayed active involvement in the profession and their local community. The guidelines for this award are outlined below. Recipients of this award are automatically placed in nomination for the AOA award. Members are encouraged to nominate other members for this award, which is voted upon by the KOA Board of Directors.
YOUNG OD OF THE YEAR //RECIPIENTS
- 2023 Dr. Andrew Piester
- 2022 Dr. Sam Funk
- 2021 Dr. Brandon Smith
- 2020 Dr. Phil Walters
- 2019 Dr. Dustin Martin
- 2018 Dr. Jennifer Carr
- 2017 Dr. Matthew Gerstberger
- 2016 Dr. Ashley Reddell
- 2015 Dr. Seth Thibault
- 2014 Dr. Dawn Williams
- 2013 Dr. Joe Jittawait
- 2012 Dr. Brad Majher
- 2011 Dr. Jeff Schletzbaum
- 2010 Dr. Jason Eubank
- 2009 Dr. Chad Thompson
- 2008 Dr. Jeffry Gerson
- 2007 Dr. Doug Ayre
- 2006 Dr. Andy Stephens
- 2005 Dr. Jason Rogers
- 2004 Dr. Julie Toon
- 2003 Dr. Sharon Green
- 2002 Dr. Bill Hefner
- 2001 Dr. Laura Branstetter
- 2000 Dr. Ron Hansen
- 1999 Dr. Gary Beaver
- 1998 Dr. Tom McCarthy
- 1997 Dr. Tammy Odle Goering
- 1996 Dr. Karen Aldridge
- 1995 Dr. Roger Joyce
- 1994 Dr. Greg Besler
- 1993 Dr. Don Railsback
