PEOPLE: Honors http://www.visionmonday.com/rss/people/honors/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:24:28 -0400 Vision Expo East Announces Winners of the 2024 NOW Awards http://www.visionmonday.com/people/honors/article/vision-expo-east-announces-winners-of-the-2024-now-awards/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:30:00 -0400 NEW YORK—<a href="https://east.visionexpo.com/" target="_blank">Vision Expo East 2024</a> announced the winners of the inaugural NOW Awards on Friday afternoon, March 15, at the Javits Center in New York City. The awards honored brands that embodied the latest trends and innovation in eyewear. All Vision Expo East eyewear exhibitors were encouraged to participate in NOW by Vision Expo by submitting one product per brand and/or collection that they believed best encapsulated the 2024 themes. The NOW by Vision Expo trends showcase returned to Vision Expo East for its third year. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/honors/article/vision-expo-east-announces-winners-of-the-2024-now-awards/ Sandbox Stories Posts Interview With GPN's Ed Buffington, Prior to March 14 Prevent Blindness 'Person of Vision' Event http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/sandbox-stories-posts-interview-with-gpns-ed-buffington-prior-to-march-14-prevent-blindness-person-of-vision-event/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 NEW YORK—<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxstories8786" target="_blank">Sandbox Stories</a>, a podcast from industry veteran Dr. Scott Jens, has published its latest episode featuring GPN's Ed Buffington, who is receiving the Prevent Blindness “2024 Person of Vision” Award tomorrow in New York. In this episode, Buffington reflects on his 45-year career in the eyecare industry while also sharing some very personal stories about his upbringing and family. Check the YouTube video out <a href="https://youtu.be/I3QJRVfFLAI" target="_blank">here</a>.  http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/sandbox-stories-posts-interview-with-gpns-ed-buffington-prior-to-march-14-prevent-blindness-person-of-vision-event/ Prevent Blindness to Honor Ed Buffington of GPN Technologies, and 20/20 Magazine, at 2024 Person of Vision Gala at Vision Expo East http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/prevent-blindness-to-honor-ed-buffington-of-gpn-technologies-and-20-20-magazine-at-2024-person-of-vision-gala-at-vision-expo-east/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0400 NEW YORK—The <a href="https://preventblindness.org/events/2024-person-of-vision/" target="_blank">Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award</a> gala, to be held on March 14, 2024, will honor a variety of leading professionals in the optical industry. The event will once again be held at 583 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/prevent-blindness-to-honor-ed-buffington-of-gpn-technologies-and-20-20-magazine-at-2024-person-of-vision-gala-at-vision-expo-east/ A New North American Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award Will Launch for Design Students During Vision Expo East 2024, Powered by 20/20 Magazine http://www.visionmonday.com/people/honors/article/a-new-north-american-sergio-cereda-eyewear-design-award-will-launch-for-design-students-during-vision-expo-east-2024-powered-by-20-20-magazine/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:30:00 -0400 NEW YORK—A new Sergio Cereda Design Award will be formally announced at Vision Expo East on March 16, a second initiative created in honor of eyewear designer Sergio Cereda to recognize distinctive and emerging talent in the eyewear industry. The North American Award follows the creation of the European award to honor Cereda, which was successfully launched at the Mido exhibition in Milan on Feb. 3, as <em>VMAIL </em>previously <a href="https://www.visionmonday.com/style/article/sergio-cereda-eyewear-design-award-to-launch-at-mido-2024/" target="_blank">reported</a>. The deadline for submissions for the inaugural North American Sergio Cereda Design Award is Oct. 1, 2024. Winners of the award will be announced in 2025. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/honors/article/a-new-north-american-sergio-cereda-eyewear-design-award-will-launch-for-design-students-during-vision-expo-east-2024-powered-by-20-20-magazine/ Eye Q Eyewear Celebrates 30 Years as a Leader in Value Eyewear http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/eye-q-eyewear-celebrates-30-years-as-a-leader-in-value-eyewear/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—This year, <a href="https://eyeqeyewear.com/" target="_blank">Eye Q Eyewear</a> celebrates 30 years in business. Co-founded by Jeffrey Frumkin in Massachusetts in 1993, Eye Q has been a leader in the value eyewear segment. http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/eye-q-eyewear-celebrates-30-years-as-a-leader-in-value-eyewear/ Schneider Receives Top 100 Seal 2024 Award http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/schneider-receives-top-100-seal-2024-award/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 FRONHAUSEN, Germany—<a href="https://www.schneider-om.com/" target="_blank">Schneider GmbH & Co. KG</a>, developer and manufacturer of modern and novel system solutions for ophthalmic and ultra-precision optics, has received the renowned Top 100 Seal 2024. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/schneider-receives-top-100-seal-2024-award/ 20/20 Magazine Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With an Installation at Vision Expo East http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/20-20-magazine-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary-with-an-installation-at-vision-expo-east/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:27:00 -0400 NEW YORK—<a href="https://www.2020mag.com/" target="_blank"><em>20/20 Magazine</em></a>, sister publication to <em>Vision Monday </em>and a leading resource in the optical industry, announces a special installation at the upcoming <a href="https://east.visionexpo.com/en-us/Plan/show-info.html" target="_blank">Vision Expo East</a>, to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This milestone event will feature a walk through history, with a life-sized timeline that showcases <em>20/20’s </em>journey over the past five decades as well as key industry milestones. Attendees are invited to immerse themselves in this brand experience, designed by Nico Roseillier, founder, designer and creative strategist, UN-TI-TLED Creative Agency, enjoying the publication’s vast history while looking back at eyewear styles, fashion and technology of the past. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/20-20-magazine-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary-with-an-installation-at-vision-expo-east/ New 'Golden Opportunity Award' Honoring the Legacy of the Late Dr. David Golden, Offers Unprecedented Opportunity for Optometrists http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/new-golden-opportunity-award-honoring-the-legacy-of-the-late-dr-david-golden-offers-unprecedented-opportunity-for-optometrists/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:27:00 -0400 ST. LOUIS—<a href="https://www.aoa.org/connect-to-optometry-cares?sso=y" target="_blank">Optometry Cares – the AOA Foundation</a>, in collaboration with <a href="https://www.percalliance.com/" target="_blank">PERC Alliance</a>, a leading provider of financial and business solutions for optometrists, is announcing the launch of the Golden Opportunity Award, a groundbreaking initiative designed to honor the legacy of the late Dr. David Golden while providing substantial support to emerging optometric professionals. The prestigious award seeks to empower three deserving optometrists with a $50,000 scholarship each to facilitate the realization of their aspirations to establish their first independent practice. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/new-golden-opportunity-award-honoring-the-legacy-of-the-late-dr-david-golden-offers-unprecedented-opportunity-for-optometrists/ Foundation Fighting Blindness to Honor L'Amy America's Stephen Rappoport and PSK Supermarket's Noah Katz at 2024 Night for Sight Gala on May 9 http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/foundation-fighting-blindness-to-honor-lamy-americas-stephen-rappoport-and-psk-supermarkets-noah-katz-at-2024-night-for-sight-gala-on-may-9/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:24:00 -0400 COLUMBIA, Md.—To raise awareness and fund research leading to treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, <a href="https://www.fightingblindness.org/" target="_blank">Foundation Fighting Blindness</a> (FFB), a driving force in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases, will present its prestigious Visionary Award to Stephen Rappoport, CEO of <a href="https://www.lamyamerica.com/" target="_blank">L'Amy America</a> and Noah Katz, president and CEO of PSK Supermarkets, at its annual gala, Night for Sight. Taking place on Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. ET at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, Night for Sight will celebrate beacons of the fashion, food and finance industries as well as the blindness community. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/foundation-fighting-blindness-to-honor-lamy-americas-stephen-rappoport-and-psk-supermarkets-noah-katz-at-2024-night-for-sight-gala-on-may-9/ Transitions Optical Announces Winners of 2024 Transitions Innovation Awards http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/transitions-optical-announces-winners-of-2024-transitions-innovation-awards/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:24:00 -0400 PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—On Tuesday evening at Transitions Academy 2024, <a href="https://www.transitions.com/en-us/" target="_blank">Transitions Optical</a> named the winners for its annual Transitions Innovation Awards program, which recognizes both individuals and organizations who have shown the highest levels of commitment to innovating their businesses over the past year. Drew Smith, senior director, North America Key Accounts, Transitions Optical, said, “The commitment and remarkable achievements from the 2024 Transitions Innovation Award winners have not only earned them well-deserved recognition, but have also helped elevate the industry. We are privileged to have them as award winners and champions of our brand, and we congratulate them on their outstanding success.” http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/transitions-optical-announces-winners-of-2024-transitions-innovation-awards/