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SANJAY TEKCHANDANI Organisation: Vision 2020 It felt very nice to be recognised by the industry for the good work that we have done. It also gives us an insight as to what we are lacking, and where we need innovation. For the 2021 awards, there could be a whole new set of categories related to the challenging times of Covid in 2020. Eg. What stores, opticians did in 2020 to deal with this situation? How many have innovative protocols completed their stocks in advance? How did they go the extra mile to service customers during the lockdown and they should be recognised. Also, many B Towns and small stand-alone stores have been adversely hit, there could be 2 awards per category, as a runner-up award to keep up the motivation high. Also, a category like CSR incentives should be done away with for in 2020 it would be difficult for all. The boutique stores should be maximum as 2 stores. 3-5 Stores should form a different category. There should be a level-playing field to all players of the market. Also in the case of awards, Google reviews and online Customer feedback can be looked into. AMMAN KUMAR, Organisation: R Kumar Opticians You&Eye are the only pan-India awards that recognise excellence in the optical industry. It’s always an exhilarating feeling to get up on stage to receive the award. I’ve always taken it as a recognition of the hard work and initiatives taken by my grandfather, father and uncle to build a foundation on which I and my brothers can take the business to the next level. I appreciate the initiative taken by the Bolars and Team You&Eye to put up this show every year. MOHAMED KAMAL Organisation: Vision Opticals I received the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS and I am proud to have the award because in Indian optical history, the award function was the first time and I received it at the first session. 33 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION