The Optical Laboratories Association announced that its board of directors has selected Daniel Torgersen as the recipient of the 2009 OLA Directors’ Choice Award. Torgersen, who has served as the OLA technical director for 15 years, is vice president, MIS and special projects, for Walman Optical in Minneapolis, Minn. 

The OLA will present both the Director's Choice Award and the Award of Excellence on Dec. 4, 2009, at ceremonies during the Opening Reception of The OLA 2009 Annual Meeting, at the Gaylord National Hotel, near Washington D.C.