Awards

Hofstetter Award

The Hofstetter Award is one of ACBI's most prestigious awards and honors; sighted individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to Indiana's residents who are blind or visually impaired. The award is named after Dr. Henry W. Hofstetter (1914-2002), international lecturer, author, founding director of Indiana University's Optometry program, Past President of the American Optometry Association, member of the National Optometry Hall of Fame and past member of ACBI.

The Hofstetter Award is bestowed upon deserving individuals who have made an exceptional life time contribution to blind and visually impaired citizens of Indiana. Anyone may nominate someone for this award by contacting the ACBI President. The ACBI board of Directors reviews nominations and determines eligibility.

Past Hofstetter Award Recipients

Dr. Eugene Helveston, 2023
Carol Gardner, 2022
Dr. Deborah McConnaha, 2018
David Nelson, 2012
Lou Moneymaker, 2011
Julia Studebaker, 2010
Edie Huffman, 2008
Durward Hutchinson, 2007
Richard Harris, 2005
Frank Kern, 2004
Stephen Campagnoli O.D., 2003
Mike Sowder, 2002
Frances Shine, 1999
C. William Trubey O.D., 1998
Rev. Maurice Brockman, 1995
Marie Jeffreys, 1993

Price Award

The Patricia "Pat" Price Award was established by ACBI in 1996, to be given to a blind or visually impaired individual who has done much to enhance the lives of Hoosiers who are blind or visually impaired. Pat, a founding member of ACBI, received the first award. It may be given each year if there is a deserving candidate.

Pat Price died in 2009 and will be greatly missed by her friends and colleagues.

Past Price Award Recipients

Rita Kersh, 2023
Katrina Anderson, 2022
Deanna Austin, 2018
Cathy Nimmer, 2015
Barbara Salisbury, 2014
Pauline Ulrey, 2012
Dolly Sowder, 2011
John Huffman, 2010
Don Koors, 2008
Sue L'Esperance, 2007
Bashir Masoodi, 2002
Evelyn Meyers, 2001
Josephine Price, 2000
Patricia "Pat" Price, 1996