2024 Optica Treasurer's Award Winner

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Optica Names Nathaniel Jones the 2024 Optica Treasurer's Award Recipient

Optica is pleased to announce that Nathaniel (Nate) Jones, Optica, USA, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Optica Treasurer's Award. Jones is honored for outstanding dedication to maintaining the Optica headquarters and invaluable support of staff through a variety of projects ranging from meeting set-up to package delivery.

Nathaniel Jones joined Optica in 2008 and is currently the Facility Coordinator. Over the years, he has taken on more responsibilities and has become an integral part of our organization. Jones is resourceful and diligent in coordinating facilities support for all aspects of Optica. A well-respected team player, he helps to keep Optica staff on task. During his off-hours, he coordinates domestic and international vacations for his friends, and just as he does when in the office, he's always willing to go above and beyond when asked for help.

Established in 2016, the award honors the dedication, efficiency, innovation, and leadership demonstrated by the Optica staff. It is presented to an Optica staff member who makes significant contributions to organizational excellence, promotes and enacts innovative solutions or exemplifies inspirational leadership.

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Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is the society dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving and dissemination of knowledge in the field. Founded in 1916, it is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students and others interested in the science of light. Optica's renowned publications, meetings, online resources and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate scientific, technical and educational achievement.