Each year, the ICO Alumni Association recognizes certain alumni and friends for their contributions to the College and to the profession. This year's recipients are:

• Alumnus of the Year Award - Walt Mayo, OD '85
• Young Alumnus of the Year Award - Geoffrey Goodfellow, OD '01, FAAO
• Distinguished Friend Award - STAR Ophthalmic Instruments and Mrs. Sharon Uher
• Professional Achievement Award - Dave Hansen, OD '71, FAAO, FCOVD
• Excellence in Education Award - Dan Roberts, OD, PhD
• Humanitarian Award - Illinois State Sen. Kwame Raoul and OneSight
• Lifetime Service Award - Robert Johnson, OD '60, MS, FCOVD (posthumously)