The Boy Scouts of America honored Dr. Stephen Updegraff with The Distinguished Citizen Award on October 15, 2009. The Distinguished Citizens Award ceremony recognizes leaders who have made a substantial impact in the community. Proceeds from the banquet help the Boy Scouts' “urban emphasis” program making the benefits of Scouting available to young boys who may lack the resources to participate otherwise.

Dr. Updegraff grew up attending church at the First United Methodist Church in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. It was there he became a member of Boy Scout Troop 236. His commitment and dedication to scouting earned him the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scouts are expected to set an example for other Scouts and to become the leaders in life that they have demonstrated themselves to be in . What Dr. Updegraff learned at a young age helped to shape his personal character and sense of community purpose in ways few other programs can achieve.

Stephen A. Updegraff, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the Medical Director of Updegraff Vision. Learn more about Updegraff Vision and why you should choose Dr. Updegraff as your LASIK surgeon.