February, 2026 - Emily Morris Receives Paraoptometric of the Year Award
Emily Morris Receives Paraoptometric of the Year Award
RELEASE: February 26, 2026
CONTACT: Executive Director; execdir@oregonoptometry.org; 503-654-5036
Milwaukie, Oregon: The Oregon Optometric Physicians Association (OOPA) recognized Paraoptometric of the Year Emily Morris at its annual Third Party/Practice Management Meeting at the Salem Convention Center in Salem, Oregon on February 20, 2026.
Emily Morris was nominated by her employer, Dr. Nicole Rush, O.D. of Bandon Vision Center, who stated that Emily’s dedication to learn as much as possible about every aspect of the business of optometry and how to better serve patients, has made her a most deserving candidate for this award. She is CPO certified, has a leadership role in the Paraoptometric Association of the OOPA, and has become the Vision Source representative for all of western Oregon.
The OOPA is a statewide organization of doctors of optometry, college of optometry faculty, optometry students, and industry-related associates. The OOPA is an affiliate of the American Optometric Association.
