Optometry Student Association of the Year Award 2026 | OPTOGLOBE
Inaugural Award · 2026
● Submissions Stage Now Open

Optometry Student
Association of the
Year Award

Eight outstanding associations. Eight countries.
One global stage — Third Global Optometry Student Summit, July 2026.

What Happens Next See the 8 Nominees
8 Associations
8 Countries
20 May Report Deadline
10 Jun Social Deadline
Where We Are

Award Timeline

Track every stage of the inaugural OPTOGLOBE award from nominations to the Summit ceremony.

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April 2026
Nominations Open & Close
The Google Form went live and closed on 20 April 2026. Eight associations across eight countries were nominated.
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On or before 30 April 2026
Confirmation Emails Sent
All 8 nominated associations contacted with confirmation and next steps.
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⚡ Deadline: 20 May 2026 — You Are Here
Part A — Email Impact Report
Each nominated association must submit a written impact report (max 1,500 words) to enquiries@optoglobe.org, covering achievements across the six judging criteria.
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Deadline: 10 June 2026
Part B — Social Media Campaign
Publish your nomination announcement across all active platforms, tag OPTOGLOBE, then email all post links to OPTOGLOBE.
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June 2026
Judging Period
Independent panel evaluates impact reports, social media performance, and Summit registration numbers from each association.
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Late June / Early July 2026
Finalists Announced
Finalist associations contacted directly and invited to present at the Summit.
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9–12 July 2026
Third Global Optometry Student Summit — Award Ceremony
Finalist presentations, winner announcement, and the USD 100 grant prize awarded on a global stage.
The Nominees

8 Associations. 8 Countries.

These are the associations competing for the inaugural OPTOGLOBE Optometry Student Association of the Year Award 2026.

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🇵🇸 Palestine
Optometry Student Association — NNU
02
🇺🇬 Uganda
Makerere University Optometry Students Association
03
🇲🇼 Malawi
Mzuzu University Optometry Students Association
04
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Nigerian Optometric Students Association — NOSA Nigeria
05
🇮🇳 India
OPTOBHARAT
06
🇰🇪 Kenya
Kaimosi Friends University Optometry Students Association
07
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
OPTOBANGLA
08
🇬🇭 Ghana
Optometry Students Association of Ghana — KNUST
For Nominated Associations

What You Need to Do Next

Two mandatory submissions stand between your association and the judging panel. Both must be completed for your nomination to count.

Part A — Mandatory
Email Impact Report
⏰ Deadline: 20 May 2026

Submit a written impact report of no more than 1,500 words covering your association's key achievements over the past 12 months, structured around the six judging criteria.

  • Include data, photographs & event documentation
  • Attach media coverage or evidence of impact
  • Maximum 1,500 words — quality over quantity
  • Email to: enquiries@optoglobe.org
Part B — Mandatory
Social Media Campaign
⏰ Deadline: 10 June 2026

Publish a post — or series of posts — across all active platforms announcing your nomination. Engagement counts: likes, shares, and comments contribute to your score.

  • Announce your nomination clearly
  • Summarise your association's 12 months of work
  • Include as many photos and videos as possible
  • Tag OPTOGLOBE on every platform used
  • Call on members to follow OPTOGLOBE's pages
  • Email post links to: enquiries@optoglobe.org — subject line: "Social Media Submission — [Association Name]"
⚠️ Both Part A and Part B are mandatory. A nomination is only complete and eligible for judging once both submissions have been received by OPTOGLOBE.
Part B Guidance

Tagging OPTOGLOBE

On every platform you post to, you must tag OPTOGLOBE. See the handles and platform-specific requirements below.

Platform OPTOGLOBE Handle Additional Requirement
Instagram @optoglobe Tag OPTOGLOBE AND send a collaboration invite on the post
LinkedIn @OPTOGLOBE Tag OPTOGLOBE in the post
Facebook @OPTOGLOBE Tag OPTOGLOBE in the post
X (Twitter) @optoglobe Tag OPTOGLOBE in the post
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Instagram: Collaboration Invite is Mandatory Tagging alone is not sufficient on Instagram. After creating your post draft, tap Tag People → Invite Collaborator → search @optoglobe. This allows OPTOGLOBE to co-author the post, significantly increasing its reach — which directly benefits your score.
How You'll Be Judged

Six Judging Criteria

All six criteria carry equal weighting. Associations are evaluated on the impact report, social media performance, and Summit participation combined.

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Community Impact
02
Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns
03
Innovation and Creativity
04
Student Engagement and Membership Growth
05
Collaboration with Other Organisations
06
Academic and Professional Development Initiatives
🏆 Summit Participation Bonus
Associations whose members register in significantly high numbers for the Third Global Optometry Student Summit (9–12 July 2026) will receive a judging boost. Encourage every member to register — every registration counts toward both the award and the strongest Summit the global optometry student community has ever seen.
Award Partners
VOSH / INTERNATIONAL Optometry Giving Sight OneSight Essilor Luxottica Foundation
The Final Stage

Third Global
Optometry Student Summit

9–12 July 2026 · Finalists will present before a global audience. The winner receives the USD 100 grant prize, formal recognition across all OPTOGLOBE platforms, and an award certificate signed by the judging panel.

Learn About the Summit ↗