The prize is awarded each year by the International Opticians Association (IOA), in partnership with SILMO, to highlight the expertise and involvement of opticians in the industry.
Vitor Martins, winner of the International Optician of the Year 2024
Winner of the 2024 edition

Vitor MARTINS

Nominees for the 2024 International Optical of the Year award:

  • Vitor Martins
  • Daniel Scott
  • Hitesh Visavadia
  • Phernell Walker
Winner of the 2023 Edition

Jean-François PORTE

Winner of the International Optician of the Year award 2023 standing with the award certificate at the SILMO d'Or ceremony

Nominees for the 2023 International Optical of the Year award:

  • Jean-François Porte
  • Angela Mitchell
  • Vitor Manuel Simões Martins
  • Phernell Walker
  • Carrie Wilson
Winner of the International Optician of the Year award 2022 standing with the award certificate at the SILMO d'Or ceremony
Winner of the 2022 Edition

Grant HANNAFORD