The Vision Council Recognizes Brandon Butler as Recipient of the 2026 Goodfellow Award

Alexandria, VA (July 22, 2026) – The Vision Council is proud to announce Brandon Butler as the recipient of the 2026 Goodfellow Award, which recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the optical industry. Butler, who serves as Chief Executive Officer for Artisan Lab Network, was nominated and selected by his peers and will be honored during the Lab Leadership Forum, taking place September 16-18 in Henderson, Nevada.

“Brandon truly exemplifies the outstanding qualities of a Goodfellow Award recipient,” said Michael Vitale, Vice President of Membership, Government Relations, & Technical Affairs at The Vision Council. “His passionate entrepreneurship, desire to support others, and commitment to the growth and vitality of independent optical laboratories have made lasting impacts on our industry.”

Laboratory professionals will gather in September for two days of networking and education at The Vision Council’s Lab Leadership Forum, where Butler will be recognized for his contributions. Read more about his impressive career here. 

Lab Leadership Forum

The Lab Leadership Forum is an exclusive event tailored specifically for The Vision Council’s optical laboratory members. It provides attendees with the opportunity to network across activities, participate in discussions, and attend informative sessions. A tentative agenda can be accessed here. 

Members can register for the event at a special price, with a non-member option at a separate rate. Register today for the Lab Leadership Forum.

Attendees are encouraged to book their accommodations at the M Resort Spa Casino using the special Lab Leadership Forum rate by August 19. Reservations made after the cutoff will be based on availability at current rates. Reserve your room here.