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Nov 15

OWA Unplugged 2024: From Networking To Connection

This past year I have been on a journey, working to expand my network, experimenting with different ways to grow both personally and...

Connect With OWA Members At Our New Community Corner!

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Oct 25

Connect With OWA Members At Our New Community Corner!

Connect and engage with fellow members by sharing your experiences, celebrating personal milestones, revealing your skills in various...

The OWA At Vision Expo West 2024 [Photos]

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Oct 11

The OWA At Vision Expo West 2024 [Photos]

After an exciting Vision Expo West, we're all back and well-rested. Seeing so many of our friends, sponsors, and members at all of the...

Getting Our Hands Dirty (Almost): Behind the Scenes at Europa Eyewear

Emily Perisin

Sep 6

Getting Our Hands Dirty (Almost): Behind the Scenes at Europa Eyewear

Last month, we at Europa Eyewear were thrilled to host a special OWA regional event. Fourteen OWA members visited our factory for a...

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Aug 30

OWA Events At Vision Expo West

Vision Expo West in Las Vegas is just around the corner! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the conference. We welcome everyone to join...

2024 Most Influential Women In Optical OWA Members

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Aug 2

2024 Most Influential Women In Optical OWA Members

This year marks Vision Monday’s 22nd annual Most Influential Women in Optical report. The Vision Monday editors selected 40 women who are...

What’s Shared At An OWA Past-Presidents’ Retreat? Friendship, Trust, Unbreakable Bonds And A Lotta Fun!

Marge Axelrad

May 31

What’s Shared At An OWA Past-Presidents’ Retreat? Friendship, Trust, Unbreakable Bonds And A Lotta Fun!

It’s a privilege for me to let you know about something special that happened just over one month ago. It was the kind of event that...

Seeing The Future In Style: The Unveiling Of The OWA’s New Website!

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May 24

Seeing The Future In Style: The Unveiling Of The OWA’s New Website!

After many months, tons of meetings, passionate brainstorming and dedicated work, the OWA’s new website is live, and we couldn’t be more exc

Get To Know OWA Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Marge Axelrad

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Apr 12

Get To Know OWA Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Marge Axelrad

Learn more about 2024 Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Marge Axelrad.

The ClearVision-Adira Grant Program: Your $2,000 Opportunity

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Apr 10

The ClearVision-Adira Grant Program: Your $2,000 Opportunity

Building on our respective histories, the OWA and ClearVision are thrilled to introduce the ClearVision-Adira Grant Program.

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Apr 5

OWA At Vision Expo East 2024 [Photos]

Vision Expo East 2024 was held in New York for the last time, and it will be hard to top! The sold-out Champagne Breakfast at Gotham Hall...

Get To Know The 2024 OWA Award Recipients

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Mar 8

Get To Know The 2024 OWA Award Recipients

Join us for networking over cocktails, and meet our Award Honorees! Read on to learn more about the individuals.

OWA Events Coming Up At Vision Expo East!

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Feb 2

OWA Events Coming Up At Vision Expo East!

Vision Expo East will soon be live in New York City! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the conference. We welcome everyone to join us at...

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Dec 29, 2023

2023 Recap AND Reader Survey Results

2023 brought many favorites, and several firsts, for the OWA. Our members exuded our mission to enhance and promote the leadership role...

2023 Leadership Scholarship Awardees PLUS An Update On 2022 Recipients

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Dec 15, 2023

2023 Leadership Scholarship Awardees PLUS An Update On 2022 Recipients

The results of the October 2023 Leadership Scholarship nominations are here! The Leadership Scholarship Award recognizes OWA members who...

OWA Blog Readers — We Want To Hear From YOU!

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Dec 1, 2023

OWA Blog Readers — We Want To Hear From YOU!

The Communications and Website Committee works hard to provide useful and relevant content for the OWA Connects Blog. A big part of our...

OWA Unplugged 2023: The Retreat — Plus A Treat!

Kerri Ann Raimo

Nov 3, 2023

OWA Unplugged 2023: The Retreat — Plus A Treat!

In mid-October, around three dozen OWA members gathered for a sunny weekend at Paradise Point Resort in San Diego for an uplifting and...

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Oct 20, 2023

New OWA Shirts Are Here!

Debuting at Vision Expo West 2023, the OWA has released a NEW official OWA t-shirt for members, sponsors, individual contributors, and...

Courtney Myers

Oct 13, 2023

The OWA At Vision Expo West [Photos]

Once again, the industry gathered in Las Vegas for Vision Expo West and from the start to the finish the OWA was there connecting,...

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Sep 22, 2023

Updates From The OWA’s First Town Hall

The OWA held its first-ever Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, September 20! It was an opportunity to meet and speak directly to OWA board...

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