Leading industry publication Australian Optometry has celebrated Northern Territory optometrist Helen Summer’s induction to the Businesswomen’s Hall of Fame in the April edition. The article identifies Summers as the only optometrist among more than 150 female entrepreneurs inducted since the beginning of the Hall of Fame in 1998. Summers said, “the award is especially important for awareness for careers for females in optometry, as well as, very importantly, awareness, wonderful satisfaction and success of optometry in regional and remote Australia.”
HerBusiness CEO Suzi Dafnis was quoted as saying “the women were chosen because of their remarkable success and because they are all excellent role models to other aspiring female business owners.”
Helen Summers’ induction to the Hall of Fame follows a long list of previous achievements not limited to opening Helen Summers Optometrist Eyecare Plus Darwin in 1988 with only saving and second hand equipment, assisting remote indigenous communities with outreach services, becoming a director of Guide Dogs SA/NT, and chairwoman of the Australian Optometric Panel and Northern Territory Medicare Local’s Associate Member Committee. The article concludes by stating Summers’ top tips for success.
