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NSW/ACT awards

There are currently two awards offered by Optometry NSW/ACT, both are awarded intermittently.

The Josef Lederer Award for Excellence in Optometry

Optometry NSW/ACT presents this award when an appropriate candidate is identified.

Honorary Life Membership

Honorary Life Membership of Optometry NSW/ACT is awarded on identification of an appropriate candidate. This award is also made intermittently.

For more information on these awards, please contact Optometry NSW/ACT.

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