APPLICATION FORM


Please answer the questions below and submit your application no later than 26 November 2025. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

The 2026 IACLE Contact Lens Educator of the Year Award winners will receive a bursary towards the cost of attending an international conference in 2026.

While winners may choose which international meeting they wish to attend, they are invited to attend the Netherlands Contact Lens Congress (NCC) in Eindhoven, the Netherlands (8-9 March 2026), where IACLE will host its official 2026 awards celebration.

Submissions will be evaluated based on the evidence you provide of your engagement with and use of IACLE resources and programs. To support your application, we encourage you to include photos demonstrating how you’ve incorporated these resources into your teaching. Photos can be sent to the IACLE Secretariat at iacle@iacle.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Boshart, IACLE Chief Executive Officer at b.boshart@iacle.org.
APPLICANT GENERAL DETAILS

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* 1. Your contact information:

CONTACT LENS ACTIVITY AND IMPACT

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* 2. Please highlight how you use any IACLE resources, such as:
  • IACLETOP
  • IACLE Contact Lens Course
  • iPearls
  • IACLE Case Report Series
  • Flashcards
  • IACLE Library
  • Student Area
In addition to the above, outline any teaching resources you have developed yourself

(maximum 150 words)

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* 3. Please describe any additional ways you engage with IACLE. This could include:
  • Participating or attending IACLE webinars, Virtual Conferences or Journal Clubs
  • Conducting industry seminars
  • Utilising a dedicated Student Area for your institution
  • Implementing the Student Trial Exam
  • Using the Research Updates for student information
  • Taking part in the Fellowship program to achieve Fellow of IACLE status
(maximum 300 words)

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* 4. Describe the impact you have had on contact lens education at your institution and how you inspire students to become future contact lens practitioners.

(maximum 150 words)

ACHIEVEMENTS

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* 5. Describe your achievements in contact lens education, as well as your contributions to contact lenses in general. Please also provide details on how you plan to integrate the knowledge acquired from the conference you will attend.

(maximum 300 words)

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