CEO Ashley Mills Honored with OWA Award

Thursday, February 1 2018 | 00 h 00 min | News, Press Release

The Vision Council announces that CEO Ashley Mills has been named the recipient of The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) Pleaides Award, which celebrates an individual for showing exceptional support in advancing the leadership role of women.

The award will be recognized during OWA events in New York during Vision Expo East, including a champagne breakfast awards ceremony and “star awards” cocktail and networking event, to celebrate and promote the achievements of women in the optical industry.

This award recognizes Mills’ outstanding work in elevating awareness of the importance of vision to the public, and her commitment to cultivating strong, effective partnerships throughout the optical arena and in adjacent sectors.

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