LAKELAND, Tenn.—The Opticians Association of America (OAA) is now accepting nominations for the 2016 State Leader of the Year award. Presented annually at the Opticians Association of America's State Leadership Conference, the award represents the highest honor the association can bestow upon an individual, according to the association. Click here to nominate a deserving State Leader and see the former winners of this prestigious award.

The nominations for the 2016 State Website of the Year are now open. Click here to nominate your state's website for this very competitive award. The website will be judged on appearance and content to membership information and for its contribution to opticianry.

The submission deadline for nominations of both awards is Dec. 18, 2015.