The annual Star Awards Ceremony is a favorite among OWA members. And this year's event did not disappoint! It was held in the beautiful Estrela Penthouse at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in Manhattan. "Estrela" means "Star" in the Old Portuguese language. Coincidence? Not a chance!
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 OWA's signature sculpture in the Estrela Penthouse. |
 The inaugural Pinnacle Award presented to Corrine McCormack (Corrine McCormack, Inc.) on the OWA's 20th Anniversary. |
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 Tiara Claxton (Safilo USA) and Maureen Cavanagh (Essilor of America) display the OWA pillows. |
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Corrine McCormack was both funny and sincere as she accepted the Pinnacle Award for her outstanding achievements in the optical industry. This award was created to commemorate the OWA's 20th anniversary. It was only fitting that it be presented by Marge Axelrad, a founding member of the OWA. (Marge is a "star" in her own right as she was named Prevent Blindness America's "Person of Vision for 2017".)
 Corrine McCormack (Corrine McCormack, Inc.) with her personalized honoree pillow. |
 Corrine McCormack (Corrine McCormack, Inc.) accepting her Pinnacle Award. |
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 Corrine McCormack (Corrine McCormack, Inc.) with the OWA's signature Swarovski crystal memento commemorating her Pinnacle Award. |
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Dr. Lorie Lippiatt was charming and humble as she accepted the Pyxis Award (named for the constellation "Compass") for her tireless efforts to promote the OWA through professional development.
 Lorie Lippiatt (The Salem Eyecare Center, Inc.) 2017 Pyxis Award Honoree, with her personalized honoree pillow. |
 Lorie Lippiatt (The Salem Eyecare Center, Inc.) accepting her Pyxis Award. |
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 Lorie Lippiatt (The Salem Eyecare Center, Inc.) pictured with her signature Swarovski memento commemorating her 2017 Pyxis Award. |
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Kate Renwick-Espinosa shone as she received the Pleiades Award (named for the constellation "The Seven Sisters") for her efforts in advancing leadership roles for women in our industry. She reminded us to be "swift, kind and wise".
 2017 Pleiades Award Honoree Kate Renwick-Espinosa (VSP Vision Care) with her personalized honoree pillow. |
 Kate Renwick-Espinosa (VSP Vision Care), with Jim McGrann, accepting her Pleiades Award. |
Shining awards, sparkling wine and stellar honorees all came together for a very special evening, made possible by the evening's sponsors VSP Global and Marchon.
 OWA President Maureen Cavanagh (Essilor of America) raising a toast to celebrate the OWA's 20th Anniversary and the three award honorees. |
 A view from the Estrela Terrace at dusk. |
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