GO Summit Awards
2024 David Hunter Cherwek, MD Award
for Global Ophthalmology
Dr. Hari Bhadari Anand (India)
This award is presented to an outstanding ophthalmology resident or fellow who has shown extraordinary promise to contribute to global ophthalmology.
2024 Global Ophthalmology Visionary Award
Ms. Victoria M. Sheffield (United States)
​The Global Ophthalmology Visionary Award is awarded each year to an individual at the Global Ophthalmology Summit. It recognizes an individual who has contributed to the advancement of the field through advocacy, research, education or clinical work.
2023 David Hunter Cherwek, MD Award
for Global Ophthalmology (in-person)
Dr. Mattan Arazi (Israel)
This award is presented to an outstanding ophthalmology resident or fellow who has shown extraordinary promise to contribute to global ophthalmology.
2023 David Hunter Cherwek, MD Award
for Global Ophthalmology (virtual)
Dr. Akshay Wagh (India)
This award is presented to an outstanding ophthalmology resident or fellow who has shown extraordinary promise to contribute to global ophthalmology.
2022 Global Ophthalmology Visionary Award
Dr. Mitchell Brinks (United States)
​The Global Ophthalmology Visionary Award is awarded each year to an individual at the Global Ophthalmology Summit. It recognizes an individual who has contributed to the advancement of the field through advocacy, research, education or clinical work.