February 19-22, 2025
Orlando, FL

Back by popular demand, the NOW Pavilion and the NOW AWARDS

We are thrilled to announce that the NOW Pavilion and the NOW AWARDS will continue at Vision Expo East’s inaugural event Orlando! Showcasing the latest trends and direction of the entire eyewear industry – a reflection in time, highlighting new curated design themes.

Online submissions begin: October 1, 2024

Deadline for submission: December 15, 2024

Shipment of product samples must be received no later than January 10, 2025 to be considered for inclusion in the NOW pavilion.

Product mailed to: Untitled,1525 Jeffrey Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062

On Thursday, February 20th at 4:30pm, the NOW Advisory Committee will present the NOW Awards: 3rd Edition on the main stage, along with a NOW Advisory Committee panel discussion, Champagne toast & celebration!

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

  • NOW Best Sunglass Award for independent and branded collection (sunglasses?)
  • NOW Best Optical Award for independent and branded collection
  • NOW Optical Achievement Award
  • NOW People’s Choice Award
  • NOW best Emerging brand
  • NOW the Ultimate Accessory presented by the Accessory Council 

Vision Expo’s NOW project is conceptualized and directed by Nico Roseillier, Founder, Designer and Creative Strategist of UN-TI-TLED Creative Agency and in partnership with NOW advisory committee members

The voting process consists of the NOW committee members, special guests, past recipients, and the trade press

Vision Expo’s NOW project is conceptualized and directed by Nico Roseillier, Founder, Designer and Creative Strategist of UN-TI-TLED Creative Agency and in partnership with NOW advisory committee members: 

  • Dr. Harbir Sian, OD, host of 20/20 Podcast
  • Alicia Hartman, OD, founder of People of Barbados
  • Rama Valentin, Atelier MIRA Brooklyn
  • Dr. Jennifer Tsai, OD, Line of Sight NY
  • Lanard C. Atkins, Board of Directors, ABO-NCLE
  • Wendy Salle, Chief Merchandising Officer at Luxury Optical Holdings