Honorees have been acknowledged at a recognition event which in the past, has included the JSEI Affiliates "Hats Off to You" luncheon. Honorees were recognized for their dedication and support of vision science research, the Jules Stein Eye Institute and JSEI Affiliates' Programs. Past honorees of this special "salute" have included:

       Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mann
       Mr. David F. Weeks
       The Uncle Claude Fund
       The Karl Kirchgessner Foundation
       Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Oppenheimer
       Mr. Walter Lantz
       Debora Farber, Ph.D.