LAKELAND, Tenn.—The Opticians Association of America (OAA) has announced that registration for their 2017 State Leadership Conference—taking place in Savannah, Ga. From Feb. 9 to 11—is now open.

The event provides leaders from all over North America time for direct contact with industry leaders, giving those leaders the opportunity to ask meaningful questions, view and discuss issues facing the industry and strengthen their professional relationships.

Visit www.oaa.org for more information and registration materials.

The OAA also announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 2017 State Leader of the Year and 2017 State Website of the Year awards. The State Leader of the Year award is the highest honor given by the OAA and will be presented at the Conference; the Website of the Year award is given to a website based on appearance, content and contribution to opticianry. Nominations for both awards are due by Dec. 18.

More information about the nomination process can be found here and here.