Para of the Year History
The NOA Paraopotmetric of the Year Award. is presented to a paraopometric who has made outstanding contributions to the fields of paraoptometry and optometry, been an asset to their doctor(s), advanced themselves with continuing education and a commitment to the profession with a number of years in the field. Self-discipline and professional conduct are also criteria for which the award is judged, along with the paraoptometric's accomplishments in the profession.
| 2022 | Lisa Walz, CPOA, Omaha |
| 2021 | Sarah Marostica, CPOT, Scottsbluff |
| 2020 | Krista Fischer, Norfolk |
| 2019 | Jean Jergensen, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Rochelle Thomas, CPO, Omaha |
| 2017 | Bridget Neal, CPO, Omaha |
| 2016 | Brandy Saltzman, CPOA, Wayne |
| 2015 | Deb Gasper, CPO, Millard |
| 2014 | Sue Seger, CPO, O'Neill |
| 2013 | Joanie Smith, CPOT, Norfolk |
| 2012 | Melanie Swift, South Sioux City |
| 2011 | Jennifer Smith, CPOT, Ord |
| 2010 | Sonja Hansen, Wayne |
| 2009 | Rhonda Gregory, Lincoln |
| 2008 | Kara Brashears, Ord |
| 2007 | Katie Circo, Omaha |
| 2006 | Elizabeth Brockhaus, So. Sioux City |
| 2005 | Melia Hefti, Wayne |
| 2004 | Linda Schutt, Norfolk |
| 2003 | Darcy Popple, Lincoln |
| 2002 | Sandy Heuer |
| 2001 | Shelly Long, Alliance |
| 2000 | Melanie Swift, South Sioux City |
| 1999 | Cathy Kahny, Norfolk |
| 1998 | Bonnie Kettler, Sidney |
| 1997 | Sandy Authier, Norfolk |
| 1996 | Jill Luebbert, Fremont |
| 1995 | Inta Larsen, Lincoln |
| 1994 | Tammy Franklin, Alliance |
| 1993 | Susan Wortman, Hartington |
| 1992 | Kelly Travis, North Platte |
| 1991 | LaRee Ahlers, Lincoln |
| 1990 | Deb Philips, Hastings |
| 1989 | Marlea Kittle, Ord |
| 1988 | Linda Sturgeon, Grand Island |
| 1987 | Gail Walker, Lincoln |
| 1986 | Lois Harder, Fremont |
| 1985 | Sally Conner, Valentine |
