SILMO d'Or
In 1994, the SILMO organisers, always willing and committed to highlight the optical and eyewear sector, decided to reveal this formidable energy: they created trophies to crown and consecrate the excellence, creation and innovation of manufacturers and brands from all around the world. Over 30 years, the prize that embodies the SILMO d'OR has rapidly become a coveted reference.
To create and innovate is to succeed in the challenge of launching something new on a market, a crucial challenge for the competitiveness of companies in an environment where competition is always strong. Creation and innovation are also a formidable source of energy internally because they stimulate know-how and skills within companies. This energy is increased tenfold when they are rewarded by professionals.
A legendary award, the Grand Prix des SILMO d’OR puts the reputation of companies in the market, their teams, and their know-how to a test. It is an opportunity to get high visibility and recognition in the optical sector.
The SILMO D'or are competitive, stimulating, and authentic !
The grand prix in 11 categories:
- Vision (lenses, contact lenses)
- Material / equipment
- Low vision
- Sport
- Children
- Technological innovation in eyewear
- Technological innovation in eyewear - Connected products
- Optical frame "eyewear designer”
- Sunglasses "eyewear designer”
- Optical frame "brands & labels”
- Sunglasses "brands & labels”
As well as a Jury's Special Prize.
The SILMO d'Or selection
A demanding process driven by the commitment of passionate experts and journalists
Every year, at the beginning of September, the SILMO d'Or jury, made up exclusively of experts and professionals from the sector, meets in Paris for a series of committees. Their mission: to deliberate and select the nominees. At the SILMO Paris trade fair, the media join in the process by voting alongside the members of the jury. At the same time, other committees re-examine the nominees before giving their final verdict on the winners.
After more than 40 hours of rigorous discussions, 12 prizes are awarded in 10 prestigious categories, rewarding innovation and excellence in the sector. This meticulous work is the fruit of the passionate commitment of more than 100 jury members and their Chairman. A huge thank you to all of them for their expertise and remarkable dedication.
Interview LAFONT, SILMO d'Or 2024 winner - "Children" Category
Lafont, a specialist in pediatric eyewear, presents its first model specifically designed for premature infants. Roudoudou has been developed specifically for premature babies, with dimensions and geometry adapted to their needs. The frame is injection-molded and made from a bio-based material derived from castor oil. The optical and morphological challenges of premature infants led us to start from scratch. The frame is intended to be worn permanently from the very first months.
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