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Now in its third year, Vision Monday's D.A.R.E. Awards, sponsored by Europa International, salute the most innovative and daring optical retailers in the U.S. and Canada for innovative, creative and dramatically effective dispensing, merchandising and philanthropic initiatives, as well as distinctive marketing and advertising campaigns. Visit D.A.R.E.'s microsite to learn more.

Making a Mark

By Deirdre Carroll and Catherine Wolinski
Friday, September 13, 2013 12:40 AM Vision Monday is excited to announce the winners of our Third Annual Dispensing and Retail Excellence (D.A.R.E.) Awards, sponsored by Europa International.

The PDA (Public Display of Attention) Award

By Staff
Monday, September 9, 2013 12:40 AM "Black Optical takes brands out of the equation and focuses on the product design and quality. Name brands and logos are a thing of the past."

D.A.R.E. Judges

By Staff
Monday, September 9, 2013 12:08 AM

The Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Web Award

By Staff
Monday, September 9, 2013 12:06 AM

The Seeing Green Award

By Staff
Monday, September 9, 2013 12:05 AM

The Resistance is Futile Award

By Staff
Monday, September 9, 2013 12:04 AM

The Sphere of Influence Award

By Staff
Monday, September 9, 2013 12:03 AM

The Shop It Like It's Hot Award

By Staff
Monday, September 9, 2013 12:02 AM

The "We the People" Readers' Vote Award

By Staff
Monday, September 9, 2013 12:01 AM

Europtics

By Staff
Monday, July 22, 2013 12:00 AM

THE SHOP IT LIKE IT'S HOT AWARD

By Staff
Monday, July 22, 2013 12:00 AM

Henry Ford OptimEyes

By Staff
Monday, June 17, 2013 12:00 AM

The Sphere of Influence Award

By Staff
Monday, June 17, 2013 12:00 AM

An Inside Guide to VM’s D.A.R.E. Awards: Get Your Entries in Now

By Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:20 PM NEW YORK—Do you know an eyewear retailer who's grabbing the social media reins and capturing customers with such ease it makes you want to ditch your Rolodex for a Facebook page? Or maybe you've been awed by a selection of eco-based frames perfectly lit by a retailer's efficient use of LED lighting?

Calling All Retailers: Submit an Entry to the VM D.A.R.E. Awards

By Staff
Monday, May 20, 2013 7:00 AM After months of anticipation, submissions are now open for the third annual Vision Monday D.A.R.E. Awards for Dispensing and Retail Excellence.