The JCAHPO Education and Research Foundation Board of Directors and the IJCAHPO Council honors the recipients of the 2026 Service Awards
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The JCAHPO Education and Research Foundation Board of Directors and the IJCAHPO Council honors the recipients of the 2026 Service Awards
The Statesmanship Award is presented to an individual who has manifested leadership through the support, training, and use of Allied Ophthalmic Personnel. The Virginia S. Boyce Humanitarian Award recognizes ophthalmic medical assisting in underserved communities. Awards will be presented at the Harold A. Stein, MD Lecture on Friday morning, October 9, 2026.
First Lifetime Achievement Award to be Given
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors those who have provided many years of leadership and service to IJCAHPO, and whose contributions have advanced the profession of Allied Ophthalmic Personnel( AOP) worldwide. In honor of Raymond Stein, MD, FRCSC and Rebecca Stein, MD, the JCAHPO Education and Research Foundation is pleased to present this first annual award. The recipient will be announced and recognized at the Harold A. Stein, MD Keynote Address.
We are proud to offer these important awards, grants, and scholarships:
• Jennie B. Busch Memorial Education and Certification Scholarships
• Harold A. Stein, MD, FRCSC Prize for Best Scientific Paper
• Continuing Education Grant
• American Glaucoma Society Grant
• Douglas Koch, MD Scholarship
• Roger P. Harrie, MD Education Scholarship
• Phil H. Weber Memorial Scholarships
• Barbara Cassin Memorial Scholarship
• Tyree Carr, MD Certification Scholarships
• Michelle P. Herrin Scholarship