Industry Leaders At VisionPlus Awards

The who’s-who of the entire Indian optical industry made their presence felt at the glittering VP Awards ceremony on 9th March in Mumbai.

While the optical fraternity in India basked in the glory of the inaugural VP Awards, and the launch of a coffee table book – Visionaries, several prominent personalities graced the evening with their presence. The event that was held at The Ballroom, Westin Mumbai Garden City, saw a slew of industry leaders and veterans all under one roof.

VisionPlus Magazine caught up with a few personalities, while they celebrated their VP Award win over cocktails and dinner. Here’s what they had to say about winning the first ever VP Award:

Mr Shanu Nag – Astra Lifestyles, won two VP Awards:

Best New Spectacle Frame (Luxury Segment) – Montblanc MB0473
Best New Sunglass Model (Luxury Segment) – Montblanc MB425S

Mr Ameet Poojara – Optimed won the VP Award for Best New Spectacle Frame (Male/Unisex – Premium Segment) – Silhouette TMA ICON 5298

Mr Ketan Parikh – Sterling Meta-Plast Pvt Ltd won two VP Awards:

Best New Spectacle Frame (Female – Premium Segment) – FCUK FCUK9951
Best New Sports Eyewear – Nike Road Machine NI 704S 070

Mr Prakash Rathod (on behalf of Mr Imtiaz Ahmed) – Aimz Spectrum Pvt Ltd won the VP Award for Best New Spectacle Frame (Male/Unisex – Indian Brands) – Arcadio SP232BK

Mr Prateek Khara – Mangalsons-Gujarat Ophthalmics won the VP Award for Best New Spectacle Frame (Female – Indian Brands) – Emanuel Strazzi Panache ESP3-914

Mr Vinod Pillai- Maui Jim won the VP Award for Best New Sunglass Model (Male/Unisex – Premium Segment) – Maui Jim Bamboo Forest

Mr Prashant Datta – Safilo India Pvt. Ltd won the award for Best New Sunglass Model (Female – Premium Segment) – Carrera: Carrera 5001

Mr Suvidh Gosalia (on behalf of Mr Manish Shah) – Ronak Optik India Pvt Ltd won three VP Awards: