The Vision Council (TVC) has named Brandon Butler, CEO of Artisan Lab Network, as the recipient of the 2026 Goodfellow Award in recognition of his contributions to advancing the optical industry. Mr. Butler was nominated and selected by his peers and will be honored during TVC's Lab Leadership Forum—a networking, educational, and industry event for TVC's optical laboratory members—which is scheduled for Sept. 16-18 in Henderson, Nevada.

In announcing the award, Michael Vitale, vice president of membership, government relations, and technical affairs at The Vision Council, cited Mr. Butler's entrepreneurial leadership, commitment to supporting others, and dedication to strengthening independent optical laboratories.