A) Distinguished Service Awards
This Awards are presented to ophthalmologists of APAO member societies for their distinguished services towards enhancing ophthalmic care in their home country / territory and the Asia-Pacific region. Nepal Ophthalmic Society (NOS) recommends one ophthalmologist to the Selection Committee (APAO) which recommend to the APAO Council each year.
| Year | Awardees | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Anu Manandhar | Nepal |
| 2023 | Meenu Chaudhary | Nepal |
| 2022 | Lila Raj Puri | Nepal |
| 2021 | Sanduk Ruit | Nepal |
| 2020 | Sagun Narayan Joshi | Nepal |
| 2019 | Sudesh Subedi | Nepal |
| 2018 | Suresh Raj Pant | Nepal |
| 2017 | Jyoti Baba Shrestha | Nepal |
| 2016 | Indra Man Maharjan | Nepal |
| 2015 | Padam Raj Bista | Nepal |
| Chet Raj Pant | Nepal | |
| 2014 | Rohit Saiju | Nepal |
| Ananda Kumar Sharma | Nepal | |
| 2013 | Suman Thapa | Nepal |
| Mohan Bajracharya | Nepal | |
| 2012 | Bhagavat Nepal | Nepal |
| Narayani Shrestha | Nepal | |
| 2011 | Reeta Gurung | Nepal |
| Bansi Krishna Malla | Nepal | |
| 2010 | Harish Chandra Jha | Nepal |
| Govinda Prasad Paudyal | Nepal | |
| 2009 | Suraj Shakya | Nepal |
| Basant Raj Sharma | Nepal | |
| 2008 | Badri Prasad Badhu | Nepal |
| Raghunandan Byanju | Nepal | |
| 2007 | Deep Bahadur Karki | Nepal |
| Didya Prasad Pant | Nepal | |
| 2006 | Jeevan Kumar Shrestha | Nepal |
| 2005 | Sunu Dulal | Nepal |
| Sanjaya Kumar Singh | Nepal | |
| 2003 | Dev Narayan Shah | Nepal |
| Hem Chandra Jha | Nepal | |
| 2001 | Indu Prasad Dhungel | Nepal |
| Kamal Bahadur Khadka | Nepal | |
| Ramesh Pradhan | Nepal | |
| Chundak Tenzing | Nepal | |
| 1999 | BP Adhikari | Nepal |
| KP Adhikari | Nepal | |
| GP Pokhrel | Nepal | |
| DP Pradhan | Nepal | |
| 1997 | Shashank Koirala | Nepal |
| Shambhoo Prasad Lakhey | Nepal | |
| Sudarchan Prabhat Shrestha | Nepal | |
| 1995 | P Kamacharya | Nepal |
| 1993 | Om Krishna Malla | Nepal |
| 1989 | Madan P Upadhyay | Nepal |
| 1981 | Dr. R.P. Pokharel | Nepal |
B) APAO Outstanding Service in Prevention of Blindness Awards
This Awards are presented to individuals or organizations whose contributions are instrumental in preventing blindness in the Asia-Pacific region. The Nepal Ophthalmic Society (NOS) recommends one name to the Selection Committee (APAO) which recommends to the APAO Council each year.
| Year | Awardees | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bharat Bahadur Chand | Nepal |
| 2023 | Deep Karki | Nepal |
| 2022 | Nepal Eye Hospital | Nepal |
| 2021 | B P Koirala Lions Center | Nepal |
| 2020 | Chija Kumar Maskey | Nepal |
| 2019 | Shree Ram Subedi | Nepal |
| 2018 | Hukum Prasad Pokhrel | |
| 2017 | Bhagirath Baniya | Nepal |
| 2016 | Shankha Narayan Twyana | Nepal |
| 2015 | Bindeshwar Mahato | Nepal |
| 2014 | Nabin Kumar Rai | Nepal |
| 2013 | Subarna Khatry | Nepal |
| 2012 | Anil Gorkhaly | Nepal |
| 2011 | Sailesh Kumar Mishra | Nepal |
| 2010 | Tirtha Prasad Mishra | Nepal |
| 2009 | Bimal Kumar Poudyal | Nepal |
| 2008 | Yuddha Dhoj Sapkota | Nepal |
| 2007 | Sagar Pratap Rana | Nepal |
| 2005 | Ghana Shyam Dangi | Nepal |
| 2003 | Madhu Soodan Dhakal | Nepal |
C) APAO Achievement Awards
| Year | Awardees | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Meenu Chaudhary | Nepal |
| 2021 | Rohit Saiju | Nepal |
| 2017 | Sanduk Ruit | Nepal |
D) JOSE RIZAL MEDAL
APAO awards the prestigious Jose Rizal Medal to an outstanding ophthalmologist annually for his/her excellence in ophthalmology in the Asia-Pacific region. This medal was instituted to commemorate Jose Rizal, an ophthalmologist who became a national hero in the Philippines. The medal is awarded at the APAO Congress by the APAO Council and presented by the dignitary who officiates the opening ceremony.
As this medal recognizes outstanding contributions, it may not be awarded if there is no suitable candidate.
| Year | Awardee | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Ram Prasad Pokhrel | Nepal |
E) The Susruta Lecture
The Susruta Lecture recognizes extraordinary contributions to the cataract subspecialty. Priority is given to ophthalmologists who contribute substantially to the control and elimination of mass cataract blindness, which is a perennial problem in the Asia-Pacific region. The Susruta Lecture is named after Susruta, an ancient Indian physician.
| Year | Awardee | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sanduk Ruit | Nepal |
F) NAKAJIMA AWARD
Aimed at encouraging young ophthalmologists to play a more active role in ophthalmological development, the Nakajima Award honors young individuals for their outstanding international work in ophthalmology. The candidate should preferably be 40 years or below and has been actively involved in international activities that assist in the development of ophthalmology, particularly in relation to the prevention of blindness, ophthalmic service and research pertinent to major blinding conditions such as cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal grafting, keratomalacia, trachoma and corneal ulcer.
| Year | Awardee | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sanyam Bajimaya | Nepal |
G) ARTHUR LIM AWARD
The Arthur Lim Award recognizes ophthalmologists who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in the field of ophthalmology and subsequently made substantial improvements in ophthalmic teaching and training in their countries and beyond. It is named after Arthur Lim, former President and Secretary-General of the APAO.
| Year | Awardee | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sanduk Ruit | Nepal |