SightCare is delighted to announce the shortlisted practices for the SightCare Awards 2026, celebrating excellence, innovation and impact across the independent optical sector.
The awards will take place as part of SightCare LIVE 2026, with a glittering black-tie gala dinner on Sunday 26 April 2026 at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. The evening will bring together independent practice owners, teams and partners from across the UK to recognise outstanding achievement within the profession.
This year’s shortlist reflects the breadth and strength of independent optometry, with finalists recognised for their commitment to clinical excellence, exceptional patient care, team development, sustainability and community impact.
Emma Rawlings, CEO of SightCare, said: “Each year, the SightCare Awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable people and practices that define independent optometry. This year’s shortlisted practices demonstrate not only clinical and commercial excellence, but also the values, care and community spirit that make independent practice so special.”
Independent Practice of the Year
Generously sponsored by Insight Hearing
- Concept Eye Clinic Gosforth
- Kelcher Optometrists
- Loxley Opticians and Eyewear Experts
- S G Eyecare
- Turners Vision
- Vincent Roberts Optometrist
Customer Service Excellence
Generously sponsored by Hoya
- A J Rawling Opticians
- Eglinton Eyecare
- Webb, Lucas and Stubbs Optometrists
- Yorkshire Eyewear
Clinical Excellence
Generously sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
- Martin Smith Opticians
- Safarian and Simon Opticians
- Webb, Lucas and Stubbs Optometrists
Community Practice of the Year
Generously sponsored by EssilorLuxottica
- Concept Eye Clinic Fishguard
- Eye 2 Eye Opticians
- The Eyeworks
- Zeidan Eyecare Centre
Specialist Clinic
Generously sponsored by OptiSocial
- Martin Smith Opticians
- Safarian and Simon Opticians
- Visioncare Development
- Zeidan Eyecare Centre
Long-standing Practice of the Year
Generously sponsored by Tokai
- Andrew Martin & Associates – Optometrists
- Concept Eye Clinic Morden
- Kelcher Optometrists
- Michael Offord Optometrist
- Richard Petrie Optometrists
Practice Team of the Year
Generously sponsored by Lumenis
- Probert and Williams Eye Care
- The Eyeworks
- Woodhouse Opticians
Heart of the Practice
Generously sponsored by Scope Training
- Tanya McKinney – Eglinton Eyecare
- Elaine Pye and Sara Harvey – Page and Small Opticians
Frame Styling Practice of the Year
Generously sponsored by FEB31ST
- Feltham Eyecare Centre
- Park Lane Opticians
- Respectacle Company
- Sukhi Eyes
Environmental Practice of the Year
Generously sponsored by Hudson Eyewear
- Probert and Williams Eye Care
- S G Eyecare
Winners will be announced at the SightCare Awards 2026 gala dinner, where the independent optical community will come together to celebrate the achievements of practices and individuals who continue to raise standards across the profession.
Event details
Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU
Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
