ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS 2025: Opticians, Celebrate The Past. Power The Future.
Celebrate a decade of trust, earn national recognition and be part of India’s most iconic consumer-chosen optical awards as the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS marks its landmark 10th edition
The ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS returns in 2026 with a milestone celebration — its 10th edition, marking a decade of recognising excellence in Indian optical retail. What began as a bold industry initiative has today become the most credible and respected consumer-driven awards platform for opticians across the country.
Over the last ten years, the awards have evolved into far more than a ceremony. They have become a movement, one that champions service, innovation and trust. In an industry where customer experience is everything, the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS stands as the only platform where consumers choose the winners, making every recognition authentic, meaningful and deeply valued. Promoted by FourPlus Media and powered by ZEISS, the 10th edition is set to be the biggest, most impactful chapter yet.
A Decade of Trust. A Benchmark of Excellence.
For ten years, the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS has consistently set the gold standard for excellence in optical retail. From independent boutiques to national retail chains, the platform has celebrated opticians who go beyond business, professionals who create memorable experiences, build lasting relationships and raise the bar for eye care in India.
What makes ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS truly unique is its foundation in real consumer choice. Unlike traditional awards driven by panels or nominations, ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS empowers customers to recognise the opticians they trust most. This democratic model has helped build unmatched credibility, ensuring that every award reflects genuine service and customer satisfaction.
The 10th Edition: A Landmark Moment
The 2026 edition is not just another year, it is a once-in-a-decade milestone.
With expanded national reach, increased participation and enhanced visibility, the 10th edition promises to be the most celebrated and widely recognised in the platform’s history. It brings together the industry’s past, present and future in a single iconic moment.
This year’s theme is simple yet powerful: Celebrate the past. Power the future.
It honours the pioneers who helped shape the optical trade while spotlighting the next generation of retailers who are redefining customer experience, embracing technology and elevating service standards. For opticians, this is an opportunity not only to compete, but to be
part of history.
A Stronger, Bigger Platform
Over the years, the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS has witnessed remarkable growth. Each edition has attracted higher participation, stronger engagement and broader geographic representation.
The 10th edition builds on this momentum with:
A deeper national footprint
Greater digital visibility
Stronger consumer participation
Enhanced industry engagement
The platform now reaches thousands of opticians and lakhs of consumers across India, making it one of the most influential initiatives in the optical ecosystem. For retailers, participation today means more than recognition, it means brand building, customer engagement and credibility.
Honouring the Leaders Who Shaped the Industry
Over the past decade, the awards have celebrated some of the most respected names in Indian optical retail. From iconic retail chains to pioneering boutique stores, ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS winners represent the very best of professionalism, innovation and customer trust.
These trailblazers have not only built successful businesses but have also inspired industry-wide transformation, introducing modern retail formats, investing in staff training, adopting advanced technologies and redefining the optical shopping experience. Their journeys stand as proof that excellence is not accidental, it is intentional.
Why Participate?
Participation in the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS is more than entering a competition. It is a journey of reflection, recognition and growth. By encouraging customers to vote, opticians strengthen relationships and build deeper loyalty. Every vote becomes a validation of trust, every nomination a reminder of the impact they create every day.
The awards also serve as a powerful benchmarking tool, motivating retailers to continuously improve, innovate and evolve.
This ripple effect has helped raise industry standards across the country, benefiting not just businesses but consumers as well. What makes the ZEISS ‘YOU&EYE’ AWARDS truly special is that it belongs to the optical community. It is built by the industry, for the industry.
It brings together opticians from across regions, cities and business models under one shared purpose — to celebrate excellence and inspire progress. It creates a space for recognition, networking, learning and collaboration.
For young opticians, it is an aspiration. For established retailers, it is a badge of honour. For consumers, it is a mark of trust.
10 years. One iconic platform. Endless impact.
