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The SightCare Awards ceremony is one of the most anticipated moments of SightCare LIVE 2026 — an opportunity to recognise the people, practices and innovations that make our independent optical community truly exceptional.
Held at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, this year’s ceremony promises an unforgettable evening featuring a sparkling drinks reception, a beautifully prepared three-course dinner, and the presentation of twelve prestigious awards. It’s a night to celebrate achievements, share success, and connect with colleagues from across the UK.
Guests will enjoy:
Black-tie drinks reception on arrival
A three-course dinner served in the main banqueting suite
Inspiring short films showcasing the finalists
Awards presentations across all twelve categories
Professional photography throughout the evening
A chance to celebrate and network with fellow independent practices, suppliers and industry leaders
The event takes place on Sunday 26 April 2026, following the SightCare Members’ Workshop earlier in the day.
This year, the SightCare Awards feature twelve categories, including five exciting new additions that reflect the evolving strengths of independent practice:
Independent Practice of the Year
Clinical Excellence
Customer Service Excellence
Specialist Clinic Award – NEW
Community Practice of the Year
Practice Team of the Year
Heart of the Practice (individual) – NEW
Start-up Practice of the Year – NEW
Long-standing Practice of the Year – NEW
Business Innovation of the Year – NEW
Frame Styling Practice of the Year
Environmental Practice of the Year
Full entry details and judging criteria can be found on our awards entry page.
The SightCare Awards ceremony is a black-tie event.
Guests are invited to dress for a glamorous evening of celebration — think dinner jackets, tuxedos, evening gowns, cocktail dresses or other formal attire.
Professional photographers will be capturing the evening, so it’s a perfect opportunity to dress up and shine.
To make the evening as smooth as possible for delegates, complimentary shuttle buses will operate between selected hotels and Edgbaston Stadium before and after the awards ceremony.
The service includes:
Pre-event pick-ups from the designated hotel
Return journeys after the ceremony
Accessible-friendly transport (please contact us if required)
A timetable will be published once confirmed.
Awards entrants (including shortlisted practices) receive three complimentary tickets to the ceremony.
Awards sponsors and SightCare members receive two complimentary tickets.
Additional tickets are available for purchase.
| Event / Ticket Type | Who it’s for | What’s included | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members’ Workshop | SightCare member practices | Exclusive Sunday workshop with collaborative learning, discussion and peer support | Free |
| Conference & Expo | Independent practice owners and staff |
Full access to Monday’s conference sessions, speakers, workshops and exhibition (additional fees may apply for non-members) |
Free |
| 🎉 SightCare Awards ceremony tickets | |||
| SightCare member allocation | SightCare member practices (regardless of awards entry) |
Black-tie awards evening, sparkling drinks reception and 3-course dinner
2 free tickets included |
Free |
| Awards entrants (including shortlisted practices) | Any SightCare member practice that has entered the awards |
Black-tie awards evening, sparkling drinks reception and 3-course dinner
3 free tickets included |
Free |
| Additional member tickets | SightCare member practices purchasing extra places | Black-tie awards evening, sparkling drinks reception and 3-course dinner | £60 per person (ex VAT) |
| Non-member tickets | Non-member delegates | Black-tie awards evening, sparkling drinks reception and 3-course dinner | £79 per person (ex VAT) |
Complimentary ticket allocations apply to eligible SightCare members and awards entrants only and are subject to verification. Full terms and conditions are available here
Choose the ticket options that match the parts of SightCare LIVE 2026 you’d like to attend. The Members’ Workshop and Conference & Expo are free to attend, while the SightCare Awards ceremony is ticketed.
If you plan to attend the SightCare Awards ceremony and you are a SightCare member, please select the option that applies to you:
SightCare Awards: Member allocation — 2 free awards tickets
SightCare Awards: Awards entrant — 3 free awards tickets
If you’d like to bring additional guests beyond your free allocation, you can purchase:
Additional member tickets — £60 per person
Non-member tickets — £79 per person
Be part of the independent optical event of the year – conference, awards, and expo under one roof.