SightCare Award 2022 Winners announced

We are delighted to announce the winners of our SightCare Awards 2022 after the ceremony was postponed in light of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

We invited independent practices from across the UK to enter our awards and were delighted with the exceptional level of our entrants. We carefully selected our shortlisted practices based on their outstanding achievements for their community and their dedication to their craft. We are exceptionally proud of how independent optical practices have worked to help with the optical needs of their community. They have shown not only great dedication to their small independent business, but to their local community. We are delighted to announce that the winners were:

With a 60 year heritage spanning two generations of the Foulds family, this practice stood out with its investment in technology, patient-centric ethos and steadfast place in the local community. Donovan Smith’s ethos was to focus on building one practice to achieve the highest standards and serve the local community and has focussed all investment to achieve this, resulting in the need to expand to bigger premises. With a fabulous reputation both from patients and suppliers alike, Donovan Smith thoroughly deserve their 2022 Independent Practice of the Year award.

Hammond Opticians demonstrated a clear vision of community – both within their local community with their commitment to raising awareness of myopia progression but also within professional communities, having set up collaborations with other ECPs and of course, their dedication and contribution to SightCare’s community.

Customer Service Excellence – Reid Mackellar Opticians

It was easy to see from the many customer reviews and recommendations why Reid Mackellar were extremely worthy winners. From going the extra mile at each stage of the journey, to providing a patient, caring and compassionate approach, Reid Mackellar has a fantastic reputation locally and as one of their patients says “deserves to be recognised”.

Practice Team of the Year – David Burghardt Vision Care

The following quote from David Burghardt Vision Care themselves sums up why they won this award: “There may only be a 8 members in our team making us much smaller than some entrants but when each one gives 100% the impact on our practice and the experiences of our patients is “great”. We firmly believe our team are our greatest assets.

Frame Styling Practice of the Year – Yorkshire Eyewear

Demonstrating an innovative approach to frame styling, Yorkshire Eyewear has created a niche opportunity through Bridal Eyewear – styling brides for their big day and demonstrating that fashion and eyewaer are synonymous. Their appearance on styling webinars and local fashion shows demonstrates how well regarded their frame styling service is.

Sustainanle Practice of the Year – Woodhouse Opticians

Woodhouse Opticians firmly believe that they have a duty to future generations to be as environmentally sustainable as possible and have worked over and above to put together an environmental policies to reflect this. All staff members have accreditation in understanding sustainability to ensure that the entire practice is committed to becoming more sustainable. They have expanded their list of environmentally conscious suppliers and have pioneered a test campaign to reduce lens plastic waste, making them worthy winners.

We wish to congratulate all shortlisted practices who are still winners in their own right.