Each year, OWA members get to choose one book from the curated selection as benefit of their membership. Not only is this is one of the most valued OWA member benefits, but we also learn which books industry leaders are reading and recommending. Balancing professional development and growth is important to your continued career success. …
You can hear the enthusiasm for an upcoming Vision Expo across the optical industry from coast to coast. The feelings of excitement begin climbing months before these much-anticipated events. The most recent Vision Expo East was another example of why there’s such eagerness for these celebrations of our industry. You may ask yourself, “Why should …
Since 1997, the OWA has set the standard in the optical industry by intentionally connecting, inspiring, and leading women in their professional and personal development. With a mindset of inclusion and acceptance, the OWA actively welcomes all women in optical to become members and to take part in the creation of, and participation in, our …
Next week during the annual OWA Champagne Breakfast and kick-off for Vision Expo East, Karen Roberts (Carl Zeiss International) will receive the Pleiades Award, Dr. Beverly Bianes (Pack & Bianes Vision Care Optometry) the Pyxis Award, and Talia Bruno (De Rigo REM) the Emerging Leader Award! Read on to learn more about the individuals who exemplify a passion for promoting …
Vision Expo East will soon be live in New York City! The OWA is hosting 3 events during the conference. We welcome everyone to join us at one or more of these events to network with your colleagues and learn more about what the OWA has to offer. REGISTER FOR VISION EXPO EAST 2023 …
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The results of the October 2022 Leadership Scholarship nominations are here! The Leadership Scholarship Award recognizes OWA members who have served the OWA with their dedicated committee work and strong commitment to growing leadership roles for women in the optical industry. These grants are used for professional and personal development of the recipients who were nominated by …
2022 was the first full year for the OWA Connects Blog, and it did exceptionally well! blog.opticalwomen.com acquired thousands of views via direct traffic, clicks from emails and social media, referrals from other websites, and organic search traffic. While we started out phenomenally, we know the sky is the limit and are excited to build …
We’re all back and rested from an eventful Vision Expo West. It was so great to see so many of our members, friends, and sponsor companies at all of the OWA events during the show. The first OWA event of the show took place on Thursday, September 15th, and featured a panel of speakers at …
Vision Expo West is right around the corner next week in Vegas. The OWA will be in attendance at three events during the show. We welcome everyone to join us at one or more of these events to network with your colleagues and learn more about what the OWA has to offer. Connection Series: Bo …
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This year marks Vision Monday’s 20th annual Most Influential Women in Optical report. Over the past two decades they have profiled hundreds of women who have changed the face of optical for the better. This year’s request for nominations was structured to expand the scope of women recognized in the report, who make leadership contributions …
