V.AWARD
V.AWARD, the international eyewear award, has been conferred annually by V.MAGAZINE during the Hong Kong International Optical Fair since 2011. The establishment of V.AWARD aims to give recognition and honor to extraordinary eyewear designs that demonstrate remarkable professionalism, creativity, and aesthetics.
CATEGORIES
EVALUATION CRITERIA
JURY
The panel of judges is composed of professional industry insiders, representatives from famous optical stores, press members, and academics. The expert jury members provide invaluable knowledge and experience to evaluate submitted entries and select the best among them.
Eyewear Stylist: Hiromi Toh
Have worked in optical shop for more than 10 years A former chief buyer specialized in introducing world famous stylish glasses Founded optical shop “tö” in 2019
Industry Insider: Kelvin
Founder of Ocular Plus Joined the optical industry since 1992
Academics: Coleman Wai
Lecturer of Central Academy of Fine Arts Eyewear designer
Press Member: Cristina Frasca
Publisher and Editor in Chief of LYF magazine Co-founder of Date Eyewear
Press Member: Masataka Nakajima
Director of V.MAGAZINE Japan
Press Member: V.MAGAZINE HK
The only eyewear media in Hong Kong
VAWARD 2019 WINNERS
OPTICAL
Gold Award: P+US
Silver Award: Morel Par Nathalie Blanc
Silver Award: Rigards
SUNGLASSES
Gold Award:IO
Silver Award: Freddie Wood
Silver Award: ic-berlin
TECHNOLOGY
Gold Award: JFREY
Silver Award: Frost
Silver Award: Silhouette
WINNER PRIVILEGES
Free use of the V.AWARD logo for promotional purpose Enjoy free exposure in printed V.MAGAZINE Take advantage of V.MAGAZINE online media coverage
APPLICATION
Please contact [email protected] for application form.