SECO 2026 Award Winners

February 3, 2026

MenuSECO InternationalOverviewFuture SECO DatesJobSitePolicies & GuidelinesFAQEducationEducation InformationCourse FinderSpeaker ListingCourse Grids (Days at a Glance)CE AccreditationsHandoutsHOYA BOOT CampVerification of AttendanceCourse AbstractsPoster ProgramMember State MeetingsSECO UniversityExhibitsExhibits InformationExhibitor ListingExhibits FloorplanExhibit Hall SpecialsExhibitor PortalExhibitor RegistrationSupport Our StudentsSponsorshipStudentsPlan Your VisitSECO 2026 AgendaEventsHotel & Travel InformationDiscover AtlantaEvent GuideRegister SECO International Announces 2026 Awards of Excellence Winners For Immediate Release SECO International…

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SECO 2026 Award Nominations

October 10, 2025

Each year, SECO honors individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence, innovation, and dedication to advancing optometry and the broader field of eye care within the Southern Council of Optometrists (SoCO) member states. These prestigious awards will be presented during SECO 2026, held in Atlanta, Georgia, where leaders and practitioners from across the region will gather for world-class education and professional celebration.

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SECO 2025: The Ultimate Eye Care Event Returns to Atlanta! By the Profession, for the Profession

November 25, 2024

ATLANTA, GA – February 26 – March 2, 2025 – SECO International proudly announces the return of one of the world’s leading optometry conferences, SECO 2025, hosted at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This must-attend event will once again serve as the epicenter of innovation, education, and networking for Optometrists, Allied Healthcare Professionals,…

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SECO International Appoints Dr. Horace Deal as President for 2024-2025

March 2, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia – March 2, 2024 – SECO International proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Horace Deal, O.D., as President for the 2024-2025 term. Elected at the House of Delegates meeting during SECO 2024, Dr. Deal steps into this prestigious role with an extensive background in optometry and a strong commitment to professional excellence and…

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SECO Award Winners

February 26, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Elizabeth Taylor DeMayo etaylor@secostaff.com SECO ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 AWARD WINNERS SECO recognizes the exceptional contributions of leaders in optometry. Atlanta, Georgia – February 16, 2024 – SECO International, the premier annual conference for ophthalmic professionals, proudly announces the recipients of its 2024 awards, celebrating individuals who have made remarkable contributions to…

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Now Accepting Award Nominations

November 8, 2022

Each year, SECO International encourages the optometric profession to identify and recognize outstanding individuals for their contributions and dedication to Optometry and are currently accepting nominations for each of its three prestigious awards. Award winners will be recognized and presented to during the SoCO House of Delegates meeting at SECO 2023 in Atlanta Saturday, March 4th, 2023.  The…

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SECO International and National Academy of Opticianry Expand Partnership to Bring Optician-Focused Education to SECO 2023

March 11, 2022

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SECO Call For 2022 Award Nominations

October 11, 2021

MenuSECO InternationalOverviewFuture SECO DatesJobSitePolicies & GuidelinesFAQEducationEducation InformationCourse FinderSpeaker ListingCourse Grids (Days at a Glance)CE AccreditationsHandoutsHOYA BOOT CampVerification of AttendanceCourse AbstractsPoster ProgramMember State MeetingsSECO UniversityExhibitsExhibits InformationExhibitor ListingExhibits FloorplanExhibit Hall SpecialsExhibitor PortalExhibitor RegistrationSupport Our StudentsSponsorshipStudentsPlan Your VisitSECO 2026 AgendaEventsHotel & Travel InformationDiscover AtlantaEvent GuideRegister SECO Call For 2022 Award Nominations Each year, SECO International encourages the optometric…

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