TEMPE, Ariz.--Nationwide Vision, the Chandler, Ariz.-based doctor-owned company and the largest retailer in the state, marked its 20th anniversary with a special banquet for all its doctors, associates and management team at an awards dinner last month.

Nationwide's CEO Al Bernstein and his team bestowed many honors. Among these were Doctor Rookie of the Year which were given to Dr. Patricia Stamper of South Phoenix and Dr. Clayton Davis of Sierra Vista. Most Valuable Player awards were given to Doctors: Dr Daniela Nicosia of North Scottsdale and Dr. Lisa Ahuactzin of Tucson.

Nationwide co-founders, Mark Hechtman OD and Neal Weinstein OD flank Al Berstein, president and CEO, center, and cut the cake with Hechtman's father, Dan Hechtman and Weinstein's dad, Al Weinstein. From left to right: Hechtman, Richard Stewart, vice president of manufacturing, Ralph Spitz, lab manager and this year's (Presidential award winner for outstanding performance), and Weinstein.