Three Awards to be given at Signature Monday Night Reception
Washington, DC – March 7, 2013 – Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL), an organization furthering the professional development and advancement of women in the eye care industry, today announced it will be hosting its annual awards reception honoring influential women within ophthalmology. The reception is to be held Monday, April 22 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, during the 2013 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Meeting in San Francisco, at the W Hotel San Francisco (Industry Room, 2nd Floor).
Three awards will be presented at the reception:
Visionary Woman Award : Sponsor - Lindstrom Family Foundation
An award honoring a woman who has paved the way for otherwomen in her field through significant professional achievement. Nominees should have demonstrated leadership in their field throughout their careers
Rising Star Award : Sponsor - Link Consulting ophthalmic space.
An award honoring a woman who is an emerging leader in the Nominees should be in their early or mid-careers and demonstrate high potential for making an impact in ophthalmology.
Catalyst Award
An award honoring an individual who has contributed significantly to helping women advance in eye care. Nominees should have demonstrated leadership in supporting the advancement of women.
Through March 15, OWL members will be able to nominate candidates for each of the three awards being presented. Nominations can be completed online, at http://bit.ly/XSQazy.
Admission to the reception is free for OWL members and $25 for non-members. Registration is available online at www.owlsite.org or at the door.
About Ophthalmic Women Leaders
Founded in 2003, Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) is the preeminent nonprofit organization for the professional development and advancement of women in the eye care industry. OWL is led by accomplished female executives and industry experts, with members from the medical and corporate communities. For more information, visit www.owlsite.org.
Organization Contact
Molly Schar, Executive Director
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415-751-2401
Media Contact
Mike Elofer, Pascale Communications
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484-620-6167