Source: http://www.aoa.org/x4926.xml
The Young Optometrist of the Year Award recognizes a doctor of optometry in active practice less than 10 years who shows remarkable leadership skills when serving his or her profession, patients, and community.
| 2007 | Steve Nguyen, O.D. | Texas |
| 2006 | Barbara Horn, O.D. | Michigan |
| 2005 | Kristine Mieko Eng, O.D. | California |
| 2004 | Sandra L. Bury, O.D. | Illinois |
| 2003 | Dorothy Hitchmoth, O.D. | New Hampshire |
| 2002 | William G. Lay, O.D. | Ohio |
| 2001 | Michael Cymbor, O.D. | Pennsylvania |
| 2000 | Vincent W. Brandys, O.D. | Illinois |
| 1999 | Amy R. Lay, O.D. | Ohio |
| 1998 | Andrew S. Gurwood, O.D. | Pennsylvania |
| 1997 | Carol L. Brown, O.D. | Ohio |
| 1996 | David B. Seibel, O.D. | Missouri |
| 1995 | Eric M. White, O.D. | California |