ATLANTA, Ga.—SECO International has issued a call for nominations for recognition of outstanding optometric professionals and announced the availability of MedPRO360 education opportunities designed to develop and support leaders in the profession. SECO 2018 takes place here from Feb. 2 to March 4, 2018.

SECO International will accept award nominations for each of the three award categories: Optometrist of the South, Paraoptometric of the South, and Young Optometrist of the South. Nominations will be accepted through Nov.30, 2017. Selected honorees will be recognized during the SoCO House of Delegates meeting at SECO 2018, Friday, March 2, 2018.

“It’s imperative that we recognize and celebrate professionals in our industry that are perfecting treatments, discovering therapies, lending insight into innovative technologies, or growing their business with dynamic strategies, outstanding patient care and unparalleled service and support to their patients,” said Lynn Hammonds, OD, “The show is the perfect setting to showcase these stellar professionals, as it is the one time of year we all gather to collaborate, share experiences and grow our knowledge through robust education.”

For specific nomination requirements and information about the nomination categories visit, secointernational.com. For questions, and to submit SECO 2018 award nominations contact Bonny Fripp at bfripp@secostaff.com.

MedPRO360 is a half-day business management program that brings together health care professionals from all specialties and areas of practice to learn ways to improve the profitability of optometry business.