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MOA Awards and Recipients

Whitney Fahrman, O.D. 2023 OD of the Year Award Recipient

Optometrist of the Year Award
2024 Natalie Sukontasup.O.D.

Laura Goldberg, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O. 2023 Young OD of the Year Award Recipient

Young Optometrist of the Year Award
2024 Katharine Funari, O.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.O.

Helen Hooper, O.D. 2023 Melvin Maxman Award Recipient

Melvin Waxman Award
2024 Perry Lucente.O.D.

V. Eugene McCrary Award
2024 Jennifer Cohen

Each year, MOA recognizes those who contribute to the betterment of Maryland Optometry during our Annual Membership Meeting.

Melvin Waxman Award
Presented to an optometrist in recognition of his/her dedicated and loyal service to the profession and to the Maryland Optometric Association

Optometrist of the Year Award
This award recognizes a deserving individual doctor of optometry for performance of outstanding services on behalf of the profession and to the visual welfare of the public.

V. Eugene McCrary Award
Presented to someone outside of the profession in recognition of significant contributions to the enhancement of eye care for the citizens of Maryland

Young O.D. of the Year Award
Presented to a member optometrist who has been in practice for less than 10 years and who has shown remarkable skills when serving his/her profession, patients, and community.