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๐Ÿ† The finalists for International Optician of the Year 2025 have been announced!
 This prestigious award, presented by the International Opticians Association, will be unveiled at SILMO Paris Paris on 27th September 2025โ€”the world-renowned optical trade show celebrating innovation and excellence in eye care.
๐Ÿ‘ Meet the outstanding finalists:
 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kim Jurina โ€“ Founder of Eye Stylist, known for bringing clarity, confidence, and care to clients.
 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Charlie Saccarelli โ€“ CEO of Chadwick Optical, pushing boundaries in optics and healthcare delivery.
 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Barry E. Santini โ€“ President of Long Island Opticians, combining technical expertise with decades of service.
 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ William Snelgrove โ€“ Co-founder of Kawartha Vision Care, celebrated for compassionate, personalized care.
 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Frits Van Den Bosch โ€“ Optical business owner committed to putting clients first in every decision.
 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Blair Wong โ€“ Educator, advocate, and global leader in accessible vision care solutions.
๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‘“ This yearโ€™s nominees reflect the diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking spirit of optical professionals around the world. Congratulations and good luck to all!