SIGHT is a sense that is both physical and mental. Each June at the annual “Vision Awards” ceremony, dinner dance and silent auction, RP International recognizes members of the Hollywood creative community -- producers, directors, actors, actresses, musicians and sportscasters -- who have used their “sight, foresight and insight” to create projects which bring special enjoyment and/or educational value to audiences around the world. Past recipients of the Vision Award have included: Oliver Stone, Steven Spielberg, Aaron Spelling, Tom Cruise, Jodie Foster, Tom Hanks, Joel Silver, Phil Collins, Ahmet Ertegun, Jon Voight, Carole Black, Pat Fili-Krushel, Barry London, Sherry Lansing, Michael Crichton, James Cameron, Dayna Flanagan Bochco, and many others.

At the same time, RP International also presents special awards to members of the medical, science and technological communities who have made important strides in researching possible treatments or cures for degenerative eye diseases, or who have developed equipment or technologies which aid the visually challenged. On several occasions, a special “Humanitarian” award is also presented to a person who has exhibited a special caring and giving attitude toward others.