OCEANSIDE, Calif.--VWI (Vision West, Inc.), an ophthalmic purchasing group based here, has announced its 2005 Member and Vendor of the Year.

Pictured (left to right): Robb Kohn, Director of Distributor Sales for Hoya; Linda Pierce, VWI Director of Marketing; Barney Dougher, Executive VP & COO of Hoya; Lisa Lingard, VWI Director of Sales.

Scott Daly, OD, of Santa Cruz Optometric Ctr-spex, has been chosen as the VWI Member of the Year. A member of VWI since 1993, Daly is also a former VWI Board member.

Hoya Vision Care, North America, has been named the Vendor of the Year.

Candidates for the awards were nominated by VWI employees, based on criteria including support, positive working relationships, and commitment to the independent profession. As the recipients of this honor, Daly’s practice will receive a complimentary office party, and Hoya will receive a customized advertising package free-of-charge.