FAIRFAX, Va.—The Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) released its list of nominees for the 2010 Awards of Excellence, with final winners scheduled to be announced at the OLA 2010 Annual Meeting to be held in conjunction with International Vision Expo West in October, according to an announcement from OLA.

“OLA believes it is important to recognize the ophthalmic industry suppliers who have made an outstanding contribution to the laboratory community and allied professions,” said Kevin Bargman, OLA president.

Final winners will be announced during the OLA Annual Meeting Reception on Friday, Oct. 8, in the OLA Attendee Lounge in the Vision Expo West exhibit hall.

Nominees were named in the following categories: Dress Frames, Specialty Frames, Children's Frames, Lens Design, Lens Materials, Lens Treatments, Marketing, Software Tools, Surfacing Equipment, Surfacing Material & Tools, Treatment Equipment, Finishing Equipment, Finishing Material & Tools, Accessories.

For a complete list of the OLA Awards of Excellence nominees, visit VisionMonday.com.