28 deserving, independent optical practices have been shortlisted in their chosen categories of the 2023 SightCare Independent Optician Awards celebrating the independent spirit.

The SightCare Awards recognise the best independent opticians from the length and breadth of the UK. Through the SightCare competition, independent practitioners and their staff enter learning initiatives and independent business content in various categories for recognition of excellence. Awards categories included: Independent Practice of the Year, Customer Service Excellence, Practice Team, Sustainable Practice, Marketing Excellence, Community Practice and Frame Styling Practice. Finalists are selected by a group of experienced judges and, from that group of finalists, one winner from each category will be awarded at the SightCare Conference on 28th January 2024. The finalists in each award category are...

 

Independent Practice of The Year

A J Rawling, David Burghardt Vision Care, Jonathan Partridge Optometrists, Martin Smith Opticians, Michael Offord Optometrist, Woodhouse Opticians

Customer Service Excellence

Buchanan Optometrists, Hill Eyecare, Probert & Williams Eye Care, Respectacle Company, Rifkind & Brophy

Practice Team of The Year

Ann Morgan Opticians, Brownbills Optometrists, Michael Offord Optometrist, Park Lane Opticians

Sustainable Practice of The Year

Jonathan Partridge Optometrists, Probert & Williams Eye Care, Woodhouse Opticians

Marketing Excellence

Feltham Eyecare Centre, Surrey Opticians, VIP Eyewear

Community Practice of The Year

Hammond Opticians, Michael Offord Optometrist, Simpson Optometrist, Zeidan Eyecare

Frame Styling Practice of The Year

David Burghardt Vision Care, Rach Optometrists, VIP Eyewear

 

 

SightCare Chief Executive John French said: “Entering awards is always good for business. It is an opportunity to inspect, dissect and correct your business from the inside out. The SightCare Awards enable its member practices to look retrospectively, currently, and in the future at all aspects of their business, and to highlight areas in which they want to improve, grow and develop.”

 

About SightCare

SightCare, the UK’s leading provider of business and networking services to independent opticians, has 33 years of experience supporting independent practices and is committed to offering maximum value and forming dependable relationships with its members and partners. Its annual conference will be held on 28th & 29th January 2024 attracting over 200 independent ECPs and staff along with 40 leading optical companies providing frames, lenses, contact lenses, optical equipment, opticsl accessories and business support services.