SightCare Awards shortlist announced

SightCare, the UK’s leading provider of business and networking services to independent optometrists and opticians, is excited to announce the shortlisted entries to our prestigious awards, celebrating excellence in the independent optical sector.

Now in their fifth successful year, the SightCare awards are exclusively for member practices, providing a unique opportunity to showcase expertise and innovation, highlight what sets them apart and to further enhance their reputation within the industry.

25 outstanding independent optical practices have been shortlisted by our panel of experienced judges across various categories as follows:

Independent Practice of the Year, generously sponsored by HOYA Lens UK

  • David Burghardt Vision Care
  • Dipple & Conway Opticians
  • Molsom & Associates
  • Rach Optometrists
  • Simon Berry Optometrist
  • Webb, Lucas & Stubbs Optometrists

Practice Team of the Year, generously sponsored by The Body Doctor

  • Jenson & Ledingham Opticians
  • Page & Small Opticians
  • VIP Eyewear
  • Webb, Lucas & Stubbs Optometrists

Customer Service Excellence Award, generously sponsored by Switch Advisors Ltd

  • Christopher Young Opticians
  • Feltham Eyecare Centre
  • Hammond Opticians
  • Molsom & Associates

Environmental Practice of the Year, generously sponsored by Optiswiss

  • Probert & Williams Eye Care
  • Thomas Carter Opticians
  • Woodhouse Opticians

Frame Styling Practice of the Year, generously sponsored by Wolf Eyewear

  • Park Lane Opticians
  • Respectacle Company
  • Thomas Carter Opticians
  • VIP Eyewear

Community Practice of the Year, generously sponsored by Insight Hearing

  • Dipple & Conway Opticians
  • Michael Offord Optometrist
  • S Walton Eyecare
  • Zeidan Eyecare

Clinical Excellence Award, generously sponsored by CHEC

  • Central Vision Opticians
  • David Burghardt Vision Care
  • Hammond Opticians
  • Martin Smith Opticians
  • Probert & Williams Eye Care
  • Simon Berry Optometrist

The winners will be revealed and will receive their awards, at an unforgettable evening of networking, entertainment and celebration at our 2025 Conference on Sunday 26 January, in a ceremony hosted by CEO Emma Rawlings.

Emma said: “Entering the SightCare Awards is a fantastic way for practices to reflect on their achievements, identify opportunities for growth, and celebrate their hard work. I’m really looking forward to the ceremony and can’t wait to honour these amazing practices with their awards, helping them to shine in the optical industry.”


About SightCare

SightCare, the UK’s leading provider of business and networking services to independent optometrists and opticians, has 35 years of experience supporting independent practices and is committed to offering maximum value and forming dependable relationships with its members and partners.

For more information on SightCare please visit www.sightcare.co.uk

Our conference is the UK’s premier event for the independent optical sector, offering an inspiring, challenging and diverse programme of learning and the opportunity to connect with peers, experts and suppliers. Bookings for the 2025 event at the Telford International Centre on 26 – 27 January 2025 are open now, visit: www.sightcare.co.uk/conference


Media enquiries to:
Susie Connolly, Communications & Marketing Manager
01256 781 522 | susieconnolly@sightcare.co.uk

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