The Stephenson Honorary Fellow Award was established by the IOA Council of Management in honour of their former Deputy President and Council Member, Professor Gail Stephenson. Professor Stephenson devoted many hours to the service of orthoptics nationally and internationally. She achieved great distinction for her commitment to orthoptic education and the development of the profession.
This award recognizes the outstanding contributions and distinguished service made by an IOA member orthoptist to the profession of orthoptics at the local and international level. The award of Honorary Fellow is a cumulative award which will be submitted to stringent review by the IOA Council of Management and presented at a prestigious IOA function. It is an award of high order and will be rarely conferred. Consideration will be given to posthumous candidates.
Photo: Professor Gail Stephenson, 28th July 1953 ~ 19th July 2015
Award Criteria
The orthoptist nominated for this award must have made an exceptional impact to the profession within IOA full member countries, associate member countries or within developing countries in which the IOA is assisting. There must be evidence of excellence and outstanding performance over a number of years in various aspects of orthoptics, e.g.:
Development and promotion of the profession
Exceptional service in an elected position over and above what is expected
Education of orthoptists
Pioneering work in orthoptics
Volunteer and humanitarian work
Exceptional advocacy related efforts on the state, provincial, territory or national level for
the profession
Special service or specific effort for a cause that improves the quality of eye care
Other evidence of awards
Applications
Applications must include the following items:
Completed nomination form made by an IOA member.
Letter of support from the IOA member Country Association from which the candidate hails.
Two (2) additional letters of support (e.g., individual with direct knowledge of the candidate’s work, letters from other organizations, etc.).
Application deadline
Completed application packets must be received by the IOA Secretary by 1st March 2020 at secretary@internationalorthoptics.org
