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Palladium, Platinum, Gold, Silver, & OWA Friends

Our amazing sponsors enable us to continue to achieve our goal to deliver meaningful services to women of the optical industry and profession. 

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum Sponsorship Benefits

  • Recognition at the highest exclusive level, including most visible logo placement on the OWA website

  • One company employee will receive a Leadership Scholarship. Honoree to be selected by the sponsor company and does not have to be an OWA member

  • Free memberships for women within the Sponsor's company

  • OWA Talks podcast opportunities

  • Additional sponsorship recognition at specified number of virtual events

  • Touchpoints on social media channels

  • OWA Connects Blog article opportunities

In addition to these benefits exclusive to Platinum sponsors, be sure to click the button below to download a complete list of all benefits.

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Palladium Sponsors

Palladium Sponsorship Benefits

  • Recognition at highest exclusive level in optical industry and profession with limited total number of Palladium sponsors being recognized.

  • Most visible acknowledgement on OWA webpage with highlighted font size and grand size logo included to feature Palladium sponsors.

  • Exclusively offered to Palladium sponsors only:  opportunity to host one of our OWA Dialogue sessions as sole sponsor with speaker of choice and relevant content for OWA members.

  • Palladium sponsors will receive TWO OWA Leadership Scholarships.  The female recipients, selected by the sponsor company, can be company employees OR someone deserving in the optical industry; they do not have to be current OWA members.

In addition to these benefits exclusive to Palladium sponsors, be sure to click the button below to download a complete list of all benefits.

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EssilorLuxottica Logo

PALLADIUM
SPONSOR

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. Formed in 2018 by the combination of Essilor and Luxottica, our Company combines two centuries of innovation and human endeavour to elevate vision care and the consumer experience around it. 


We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Our proprietary eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Our advanced lens technologies include Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions. We offer superior shopping and patient experiences with a network of 18,000 stores including world-class retail brands like Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and GrandVision. 


Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 180,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more. In 2021, the Company’s milestones included a collaboration with Meta to launch Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses; the acquisition of GrandVision bringing 39,000 new employees into our family; expansion of our International Employee Shareholding community, and the launch of Eyes on the Planet, our strategic approach to sustainability.

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PALLADIUM
SPONSOR

At VSP Vision™, our purpose is to empower human potential through sight.  As the first national not-for-profit vision benefits company, this is  what drives everything we do. For nearly 70 years, VSP® has been the  leader in health-focused vision care. Every day, the people that power  our complementary businesses - VSP Vision Care, Marchon Eyewear, Inc.,  Visionworks®, Eyefinity®, Eyeconic®, VSP Optics, and VSP Ventures - work  together to create a world where everyone can bring their best vision  to life. That means providing affordable access to eye care and eyewear  for more than 85 million members through a network of more than 41,000  doctors. It also means expanding access to vision care to those  disadvantaged by income, distance, or disaster through VSP Vision Eyes  of Hope®. To date, more than 4 million people in need have received  access to no-cost eye care and eyewear through one of our Eyes of Hope  programs. Learn more about how we’re reinvesting in greater vision,  health, and opportunities for all at vspvision.com.

Palladium sponsors are superstar supporters of the OWA, contributing $20,000 a year.

Thanks to your support and engaged input, you will see powerful examples of our accelerated growth and increased opportunities for women to build meaningful relationships.

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

  • Free memberships for women within the Sponsor's company

  • Additional sponsorship recognition at specified number of virtual events

  • Touchpoints on social media channels

  • OWA Connects Blog article opportunities

Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

  • Free memberships for women within the Sponsor's company

  • Touchpoints on social media channels

  • Many more benefits received by all of our valued sponsors

Friends

Platinum sponsors are superstar supporters of the OWA, contributing $10,000 a year.

OWA Sponsors

Become a Sponsor

At OWA, we believe in empowering women in the optical industry. Join us in our mission to enhance and promote the leadership role of women through networking, education, and peer support.

Bausch + Lomb logo

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Our Mission is Simple: Helping you see better to live better.


That’s why we were first founded in 1853, and it’s what we still strive for today. Through an unwavering focus rooted in innovation, quality and craftsmanship, we continue to pursue our lifelong vision of protecting and enhancing the gift of sight through every phase of life.

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

GPN Technologies offers cutting-edge solutions tailored for the eye care industry, with our flagship product, EDGEPro, leading the charge. As a comprehensive analytics platform, EDGEPro equips eye care businesses with powerful tools to harness the potential of their practice data. With intuitive features and user-friendly interfaces, EDGEPro provides actionable insights to optimize operations, drive revenue growth, and enhance patient care. From tracking sales trends to monitoring key performance indicators, EDGEPro empowers businesses to make informed decisions and stay ahead in a competitive market landscape. With GPN Technologies and EDGEPro, eye care professionals can unlock the full potential of their data to achieve success and deliver exceptional outcomes for their patients.

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

The Fielmann Group has shaped the optical industry. Our company was born  from the simple idea to put customers first when Guenther Fielmann  opened his first store in Cuxhaven, Germany. Within a few decades, the  Fielmann Group democratized eyewear fashion, pioneered products,  guarantees and services and eventually grew into the market leader in  Central Europe as well as one of the leading vision care providers  worldwide.

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

Founded in 1941, HOYA Vision Care is a global leader in optical technology, offering innovative vision solutions for every stage of life. As a trusted partner to Eye Care Professionals worldwide, HOYA is committed to advancing optical excellence. With a strong global presence, including 43 laboratories and a dedicated team of 20,000 employees across North America, HOYA Vision Care provides cutting-edge lenses and vision care products to millions of people in 110 countries.

Kering Eyewear + Maui Jim logo

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear is the most relevant player in the  Luxury Eyewear market segment. The Company designs, develops and  distributes eyewear for a complete and well-balanced portfolio of 14  brands, which includes the proprietary brands LINDBERG, the undisputed  design luxury Danish eyewear company, Maui Jim, recognized for its  outstanding lens technology and distinctive Hawaiian heritage, and Zeal  Optics, the sustainable eyewear for outdoor adventurers, as well as the  Houses brands Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga,  Chloé, Alexander McQueen, Montblanc, Dunhill, Alaïa and Puma.

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

With careful consideration to materials, construction, and design, MODO delivers eyewear that offers lightness and lasting quality since 1990.


With the progressive spirit of New York, the design heritate of Milan, and a Scandinavian attention to detail, we delivery quality, durability, and lightness, no matter where we go.

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

National Vision is one of the fastest growing optical retail companies in the U.S. with over 1,100 stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico.

We help people see their best to live their best through our optical products and services. For more than 30 years, we have been improving lives by providing eye care for value-seeking and lower-income consumers. We believe every individual deserves access to quality vision care and our business model is designed to ensure cost is never the factor that keeps people from seeing clearly.

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

The name “Thélios” is the synthesis of the names of the Greek gods Theia, goddess of light and sight, and Helios, god of the sun. Born from the will of LVMH Group, world leader in luxury, to establish itself in the eyewear sector, Thélios designs, produces and distributes sunglasses and optical frames for some of its most prestigious Maisons: Dior, Fendi, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Kenzo, Berluti, Bulgari, TAG Heuer and Fred. In addition, Thélios owns two proprietary brands, Barton Perreira and Vuarnet. With its Manifattura, located in Longarone, Italy, Thélios blends the distinct identity of each Maison with Italian craftsmanship to create exceptional luxury eyewear. Thélios offers its own “enlightened look” on the sector, providing the highest level of quality and excellence both in its products and service.


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PLATINUM SPONSOR

More than Eyewear. We Are Zyloware.
We are a diverse group of experts in product design, marketing, quality assurance, inventory management, and operations. We leverage the power of our expertise to be a full-service partner for you and provide comprehensive support so you can flourish in a complex optical marketplace. Access to quality eyewear for all; helping people see a beautiful day every day.

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