Transitions Optical received a record number of entries from students across the U.S. It awarded two grants in the amount of $5,000 to optometry students enrolled and attending accredited U.S. optometry colleges. Additionally, five grants in the amount of $1,000 were awarded to students attending or aspiring to attend opticianry programs in the U.S.
Congratulation to the 2026 Optical Advancement Grant winners:$5,000 Optometry Grant Winners:
- Taylor Sousa, Southern College of Optometry
- Liliana Gonzalez, Indiana University Bloomington
$1,000 Opticianry Grant Winners:
- Bailey Altizer, Hillsborough College
- Rebekah Jia, Hillsborough College
- Myriam Joseph, Hillsborough College
- Shawn Schuur, Hillsborough College
- Maysoun Salah, SUNY Erie Community College
