Sarah Key, O.D. of Ellensburg, Wash. recently received the “Dr. Robin Cameron Memorial Award” from the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW) at the OPW annual convention held in Spokane, Wash., May 10-13, 2006.  This award exemplifies Dr. Key’s dedication and devotion to the Optometric Physicians of Washington, and provides a springboard for future involvement and leadership in the association.

The Dr. Robin Cameron Memorial Award is given to encourage active participation in the association by new members who have been in the OPW ten years or less.  Winners of the award continue the legacy of personal involvement and encouragement that Dr. Cameron demonstrated.  The award encourages the recipient to continue Dr. Cameron’s spirit towards organized optometry by providing the financial support to attend and participate in the associations quarterly meetings.

The Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW) is the professional association of Washington State optometric physicians affiliated with the American Optometric Association. The OPW is comprised of 13 optometric societies throughout the state numbering 560 optometric physicians.

“Receiving this award in memory of Dr. Cameron is a great honor.  I look forward to continuing the legacy of involvement and leadership that Dr. Cameron exemplified,” said Dr. Key.

Dr. Key currently practices at the Family Eye Clinics in Ellensburg and Cle Elum.  She performed her undergraduate studies at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash., before continuing on to the University of California at Berkley where she obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree.  She also completed a residency in primary eye care at the Veterans Hospital in Fresno, California.

Dr. Key has been an active member of the Optometric Physicians of Washington since 2004.  In this time she has immersed herself in the organization by attending the 2005 and 2006 Olympia sessions as well as meeting with state legislators to explain issues related to optometry.  

The mission of the Optometric Physicians of Washington is to advance, improve and enhance the vision care and eye health of the public and to promote the continued development of the profession of optometry.

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Contact Information
•	Lisa Cargill OPW Communications Representative (509) 444-2350 lisac@desautelhege.com