The award was established in 1947 support graduate students enrolled in a full-time program of study and training in vision-related research that leads to a Master's or PhD degree, and has been awarded to over 20 Deans of Optometry, and over 100 Fellows of the American Academy of Optometry. The award consists of $8000, and support to attend annual meetings of the AAO and ARVO. The award will be presented at the American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting in September Congratulations to Pablo!!!!!!!!!