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The results of the October 2025 Leadership Scholarship nominations are in! 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 other OWA members. Many thanks go to our OWA  Individual Contributors , whose donations help make

The OWA Unplugged retreat was everything I hoped for and so much more. As someone very new to the optical industry, I wasn’t sure what to expect but hearing from so many inspiring women and having the space to connect with them on a deeper, more personal level, was truly transformative. What stood out most throughout the weekend was the genuine connections. I found myself forming friendships with women from all different walks of life, each with their own stories, strengths,

The Individual Contributor program provides the opportunity for ANY individual to support the OWA and its mission of enhancing and promoting the leadership role of women in the optical industry through networking, education, and peer support. ​ Support from Individual Contributors directly funds the OWA Leadership Scholarship , an award granted to a board-nominated OWA member who has shown exemplary volunteer service in helping the OWA reach its goals. The recipient of this

Connection Series Luncheon At the recent Vision Expo in Las Vegas, I had the privilege of attending the OWA’s Connection Series—Spark Sessions: Women Who Light the Fire—an event that truly lived up to its name. The sessions featured three dynamic 10-minute Lightning Talks, each aligned with one of the OWA’s guiding pillars: Connect, Inspire, and Lead. Emceed by Erinn Morgan, founder of Insight Media Group and Envision Communication, the afternoon brought together women from a

The OWA held its second Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, September 4! It was an opportunity to meet and hear directly from OWA board...

The OWA is hosting three events during Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shortly thereafter, the OWA will be hosting a networking...

This year marks Vision Monday’s 23rd annual Most Influential Women in Optical report. The Vision Monday editors selected 42 women who are...

OWA member-Adira grant recipients are sharing their stories — goals and aspirations, how they used their funding, and how they plan to...

The Optical Women's Association kicked off Vision Expo East with our signature Champagne Breakfast , sponsored by EssilorLuxottica. While...

The International Expansion Committee (IEC) continues to advance its mission to connect, inspire, and lead women around the globe. In...

In the optical industry, we uplift each other, celebrate our successes, and push boundaries together. But what happens when one of us...

With Vision Expo East in Orlando, Florida for the first time, the OWA events have new venues! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the...

If you’ve logged onto the new OWA website, chances are you’ve seen the Community Corner Section! If you haven’t logged onto the...

And just like that, we're at the end of the year. From professional development, to events attended, to personal insights — the OWA's...

The results of the October 2024 Leadership Scholarship nominations are in! The  Leadership Scholarship Award  recognizes OWA members who...

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

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

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...

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

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...