Excellence in Glaucoma Care Awards 2027
We love seeing the impact that wonderful individuals, teams and volunteers have on patients and their wellbeing, and we want to celebrate their tireless work.
Our Excellence in Glaucoma Care Awards recognise work in any relevant setting, whether it be a hospital, an optometrist practice, a local sight loss society, or even a research lab.
Can you nominate someone who has made a real difference to your personal care? Perhaps they provided the right information at the right time or showed extraordinary compassion when you needed it most. Or do you know someone who has done something transformational in the field of glaucoma and deserves recognition for their work?
Submit a nomination by filling out our short form.
Nominations close at midnight on 31 January 2027, and winners will be invited to a special Glaucoma UK event to receive their award next year.
If you need further information or assistance, please call 01233 648 164 and speak to Carole or Sharon, or email professionals@glaucoma.uk.
2026 Winners
We had some amazing nominations from patients and teams around the country, so choosing winners was very difficult. Our judging panel eventually settled on joint winners for the Individual category.
- Mr Gerard Ainsworth, Consultant Ophthalmologist, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Piero Zollet, Glaucoma Fellow, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
The Team award was given to the glaucoma team at York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust under the care of Mr Pouya Alaghband, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Mr Gerard Ainsworth
Dr Piero Zollet
York glaucoma team
Previous winners and award recipients
The Excellence in Glaucoma Care Awards has been running since 2019. Please read about our previous winners by clicking the images below.
