SECO International will accept nominations for each of its four prestigious awards: Optometrist of the South, Paraoptometric of the South, Award of Merit and Young Optometrist of the South. SECO invites the optometric profession to identify and recognize outstanding individuals for their contributions and dedication to optometry during the SECO 2010 House of Delegates meeting, February 12, 2010. SECO will accept nominations until November 30, 2009. To submit a nomination please provide, in the form of a letter, the nominee’s name, award for which the individual is nominated, city and state of practice, and describe the reasons why the nominee should receive the award. Also include a copy of the nominee’s biography or curriculum vitae (CV). Nominees must fit the criteria of each award category, listed below, to be considered for the award.

Submit SECO 2010 award nominations to:
Awards Committee SECO International 4661
N. Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA 30338

SECO International Awards

Optometrist of the South - This award is presented annually to a practicing optometrist who has demonstrated a significant contribution to the optometric profession. The recipient must be a member of the Southern Council and in practice during the year in which the award is presented.
The President and President-Elect of SECO International are not eligible to receive this award during their term of office. Past recipients of this award are not eligible to be nominated. Please note: If you would like to enter your AOA “OD of the Year” nominee, please forward a copy of your nominee’s paperwork as submitted to the AOA.

Paraoptometric of the South - This award is presented annually to a non-optometrist who has demonstrated a significant contribution to the optometric profession. By tradition, this award has been given to someone who resides in one of the Southern Council states.
Employees of the President or President-Elect of SECO International will be eligible to receive this award while the President or President-Elect is in office. Past recipients of this award are not eligible to be nominated.

Award of Merit - This award is presented annually to a non-optometrist or organization who has demonstrated a significant contribution to the optometric profession. Traditionally this award has been given to someone who resides in one of the Southern Council states.
Past recipients of this award are not eligible to be nominated.

Young Optometrist of the South - This award is presented annually to an optometrist who has been in practice less than 10 years who has demonstrated a significant contribution to the optometric profession. The recipient must be a member of the Southern Council and in practice during the year in which the award is presented.
The President and President Elect of SECO International are not eligible to receive this award during their term of office.
Please note: If you would like to enter your AOA “Young OD of the Year” nominee, please forward a copy of your nominee’s paperwork as submitted to the AOA.

SECO International is accepting abstract educational poster proposals for publication in the Advanced Media Learning Center (AMLC) during SECO 2010, February 10-14, 2010. Educational posters are published on computers within the AMLC in a unique multimedia-format presentation (similar to a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation).

The deadlines for the SECO 2010 Multimedia Poster program are:
• September 1, 2009: Abstract submission process opens
• October 31, 2009: Abstract submission process closes
• November 15, 2009: Poster status notifications sent
• December 31, 2009: Final poster submissions due to SECO

Authors must electronically submit poster abstracts online. Visit www.seco2010.com/education/amlc to submit your educational poster abstract or learn more about the Multimedia Poster program. Contact Jon Reading in the SECO office at 770-451-8206 or e-mail amlc@secostaff.com for additional information.

In keeping with the SECO tradition of providing Optometrists with the most innovative and new educational opportunities, SECO 2010 unveils a unique Symposium Series. SECO 2010 and its Diamond and Platinum level Partners are inviting attendees to enjoy a FREE meal while listening to reputable industry leaders at FREE Symposium Series highlighting information on the latest developments in optometric products and services designed to give an edge in today’s economy.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn the latest in the industry, have breakfast or lunch with colleagues and friends, and win complimentary SECO 2011 OD registrations or $1,000 vouchers to be used in Optometry’s Marketplace™ at SECO 2010.