Awards

School of Optometry Foley House Basement Key Award - 1996

About Dawn E. Kaufman

Dr. Dawn Kaufman graduated Indiana University School Of Optometry in 1967.

In 1996, Dr. Kaufman was presented with the Indiana University School of Optometry Foley House Basement Key Award which recognizes an alumnus who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and/or service to the IU School of Optometry.

Kaufman amassed a long record of service to the profession of optometry, included serving as AOA secretary-treasurer. She succumbed to cancer on September 9, 2007. Her many accomplishments include serving as the

first woman president of the South Dakota Optometric Society (SDOS), first woman president of the North Central States Optometric Council and election to the AOA Board twice, as well as election as secretary-treasurer. With her husband, LeRoy Kaufman, O.D., she was honored at the South Dakota Optometric Society's Spring Convention this year. Angela Hase, O.D., now past president of SDOS, recognized the Kaufmans for distinguished service with these words: "The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual that has demonstrated a lifetime of service to the profession of optometry. We have two individuals who have continuously contributed throughout their lifetime to benefit the profession of optometry and the public's visual needs.