NEW YORK—This year marks the 20th anniversary of Vision Monday's Most Influential Women in Optical Report. The signature Special Report will salute women playing vital roles at all levels of the eyewear/eyecare industry and throughout the professions. Women continue to make significant contributions throughout retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution, the eyecare professions, academia and managed care. Don't miss our very special July/August issue where we will celebrate 20 years of honoring women and their achievements.
 
We are currently seeking nominations via an electronic survey form. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 6.
 
For this year’s Annual Report, please consider women who are making a difference in the following five categories:
 
Executive Suite: Candidates are women who hold the positions of president, CEO, CFO, CMO, CIO or COO that guide their companies forward, inspire leadership among their teams and peers and achieve high performance.
 
Mentors: Candidates are women who are team builders, developers of talent, who via example or education and training successfully influence others to learn and to grow in their business, professions, or within their organizations.
 
Rising Stars: Candidates are women who are “up-and-comers” in their careers and within their companies or arenas within the industry.
 
Innovators: Candidates are women who have initiated new product developments or special programs in the arena of marketing, technology, retail or patient service/philanthropy, who have spearheaded innovative business enterprises.
 
Above & Beyond: Candidates are women who have led the way in giving back to the industry, their patients and their communities.
 
To nominate your choices, go to the survey where you may select up to a total of two nominees for each category on the electronic nomination form.