A team of opticians in Edinburgh is celebrating after winning another coveted industry award at the weekend.
Specsavers Morningside scooped the prize for Optical Assistant Team of the Year at the annual Optician Awards during a glittering ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Saturday 13 December 2025.
The award comes a month after Specsavers Morningside, alongside its sister store Specsavers Cameron Toll, won the ‘Hearing Care Practice of the Year’ award at the inaugural Scottish Optical Awards last month.
The team, led by clinical director Michael O’Kane and retail director Joe Alubaid, were recognised for their commitment to making sure each customer feels special and maintaining a friendly atmosphere in the practice, as well as their passion for integrating new members of the team, developing staff and their work within the local community.
Michael says: ‘This is a brilliant award for a brilliant team. Our Optical Assistants are a vital part of Specsavers Morningside, serving our community with real pride.
‘Although our practice has grown significantly since opening in 2009, the team has never lost its personal touch.
‘They are an anchor within the community, knowing patients by name and consistently going above and beyond to ensure everyone feels comfortable, supported and well looked after.
‘They are fantastic examples of what Specsavers stands for, and I’m incredibly proud of them.’
Joe adds: ‘This recognition reflects the hard work and care the team puts in day after day.
‘They support each other, welcome new colleagues and create an environment where people enjoy coming to work and customers enjoy coming in.
‘Winning this award is well deserved and a real credit to everyone involved.’
The annual Optician Awards aim to celebrate the achievements of optics and audiology practitioners across the UK and Ireland, recognising excellence, innovation and impact within the profession.
Specsavers had twelve shortlisted entries spanning six categories in the running this year, including as finalist for the Eye Health Campaign of the Year alongside its charity partner Vision Care, which provides free eye care to homeless people across Scotland and the UK.
To learn more about the Optician Awards and view the full list, visit: www.opticianawards.co.uk.
Specsavers Morningside is located at 85 Morningside Road and is open every Monday – Wednesday and every Friday from 9am – 6:30pm, every Thursday from 9:30am – 6:30pm and every Saturday from 9am – 6pm.
To book an appointment, call 0131 446 9960 for eye care or 0131 672 9218 for hear care, or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/morningside.
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