FAIRFAX, Va.—The Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) has opened the nominations for the 2010 OLA Awards of Excellence.

“We are inviting OLA member labs and their suppliers to submit nominations for the frames, lenses, equipment, materials, tools, and products that contribute most to the labs’ success,” said OLA executive director Bob Dziuban.

The OLA is distributing nomination forms to OLA member labs and exhibitor companies. Awards are given in 13 categories, for products currently sold to and through surfacing labs, and introduced after November 2007. Information on the Awards categories, and a history of the winning products, are available on the OLA Web site. OLA members and exhibitors can download a copy of the nomination form from the Web site as well.

The final nominees for the 2010 OLA Awards of Excellence will be announced in July. OLA members will vote for the winners during September, and the winning products will be announced in Las Vegas during the OLA Annual Meeting, Oct. 7 to 9, coinciding with International Vision Expo West.