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.
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 of the 2023 Optical Design Contest:

  • Jean-François Porte (France)
  • Angela Mitchell (New-Zealand)
  • Vitor Manuel Simões Martins (Portugal)
  • Phernell Walker (United States)
  • Carrie Wilson (United States)
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