Optical Prism January 2016 | Page 39

Transitions Academy Finalists Named TRANSITIONS OPTICAL, INC. HAS NAMED THE FINALISTS FOR ITS NEW TRANSITIONS INNOVATION AWARDS PROGRAM, WHICH RECOGNIZES BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES FROM THE U.S. AND CANADA FOR THEIR INNOVATIVE EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITIONS® BRAND OVER THE PAST YEAR. THE FINALISTS WILL BE HONOURED DURING TRANSITIONS ACADEMY 2016, WHERE THE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. 2015 Transitions Brand Ambassador “INNOVATION EXISTS WITHIN ALL BUSINESS FUNCTIONS AND TEAMS; SOMETIMES IT’S THE COMPANY CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS AND SUSTAINS THIS CREATIVITY AND AT TIMES IT’S AN INDIVIDUAL THAT INSPIRES A CHANGE OR IDEA,” said Jose Alves, general manager, Americas, Transitions Optical. “ALL OF OUR FINALISTS HAVE APPLIED SMART, INNOVATIVE THINKING TO ACHIEVE THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THESE INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES FOR THEIR PARTNERSHIP AND FOR ALL THEY DO TO PROMOTE THE TRANSITIONS BRAND.” The Transitions Brand Ambassador award celebrates an individual who best showcases their dedication to being an influential advocate of the Transitions brand. The 2015 finalists include: Eric White, O.D. and Owner – Complete Family Vision Care (San Diego) George Thomas, Territory Director – Visionworks® (Chicago Region) Rachel Hill, Optician and Owner – Personal Optical (St. Catherines, Ontario) Best in Growth Achievement The Best in Growth Achievement title is awarded to an individual or company that has demonstrated a strong commitment to Transitions Optical and photochromic growth. The 2015 finalists include: Henry F