Voting is now open
Washington, DC – March 27, 2014 – Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) has announced it will honor three award winners during its signature “OWL Monday” reception and program held in conjunction with the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Meeting in Boston. The reception will be held Monday, April 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, in the Atlantic Ballroom.
In order to vote for the winners of each award category, you must be a member of the OWL organization. To learn more about each of the finalists and vote, visit www.owlsite.org. Voting will conclude on April 9.
Three awards will be presented at the reception:
Visionary Woman Award
Sponsor: Lindstrom Family Foundation
The Visionary Woman Award honors a woman who has paved the way for other women in her field through significant professional achievement. Finalists:
- Jane Rady, Divisional Vice President, Business Development, Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
- Candace S. Simerson, COE, CMPE, CAHCM, President & COO at Minnesota Eye Consultants
- Ellen Troyer, MT MA, CEO / Chief Research Officer at Biosyntrx, Inc.
Catalyst Award
Sponsor: Heather Ready, MBA
The Catalyst Award honors an individual who has demonstrated leadership in supporting the advancement of women. Finalists:
- Laurie Brown, COMT, COE, OSA, CPSS, Practice Administrator for Drs. Fine, Hoffman & Sims, LLC
- Georgette Pascale, President and CEO, Pascale Communications, LLC
- Melissa Toyos, MD, Ophthalmic Partner at Discover Vision Centers
Rising Star Award
Sponsor: Link Consulting The Rising Star Award honors an emerging leader in the ophthalmic space. Finalists:
- Tamara Bogetti, MBA, Publisher, Bryn Mawr Communications, LLC
- Michael Elofer, Account Executive, Pascale Communications, LLC
- Megan Sweeney, Associate Director of New Product Planning & Market Development, Nicox, Inc.
The “OWL Monday” reception and program will begin with networking over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Following the cocktail reception, the program features a panel discussion moderated byc (Link Consulting) with panelists Audrey Talley Rostov, MD (Northwest Eye Surgeons), Murthy Simhambhatla, PhD (Abbott Medical Optics) and Joan-Marie Stiglich, ELS (SLACK Incorporated), and the presentation of the winners of OWL's 2014 Visionary Woman Award, Catalyst Award and Rising Star Award.
Admission to the reception and program is free for OWL Professional and Premier members and $25 for others. Registration is available online at www.owlsite.org or at the door.
About Ophthalmic Women Leaders
Founded in 2003, Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) helps women navigate the pathway to a successful career in ophthalmology. Through our programs, women grow the diverse skill sets and confidence required of today's leaders. We connect women within the ophthalmic community to enable the sharing of insights and development of alliances. OWL also provides opportunities for professional recognition to foster a supportive environment, celebrate success, and raise women's profiles. For more information, visit www.owlsite.org.