Submit Your Nominations for the 2025 OWL Awards

It’s time to honor your peers who are advancing diversity in leadership. OWL is pleased to accept nominations for the 2025 OWL Leadership Awards:

VISIONARY AWARD - Sponsored by APELLIS

OWL’s Visionary Award honors an individual who has paved the way for diversity in their field through significant achievement. Nominees should have demonstrated leadership in their field throughout their careers.

CATALYST AWARD

OWL’s Catalyst Award honors an individual who has contributed significantly to helping others advance their career in eye care. Nominees should have demonstrated leadership in supporting the advancement of diversity. (For example: mentoring/sponsorship of promising individuals; diversity advocacy; or creating a culture of equality.)

RISING STAR AWARD - Sponsored by GENENTECH

OWL’s Rising Star Award honors an individual who is an emerging leader in the ophthalmic space. Nominees should be in their early or mid-careers and demonstrate high potential for making an impact in eyecare.

To Nominate Someone for an Award

You will need to provide your nominee's name and email address under the award category that you are nominating them for.

We encourage you to include a compelling statement of why your nominee(s) are worthy of recognition by their peers.