By: ConnectionNewspapers.com

MyEyeDr. has been named a finalist of the 10th Annual Helios Apollo Awards. It is one of 33 finalists and was selected in the Mentorship/Coaching category. The Apollo Awards, presented by Helios HR, honors human capital excellence in talent development.

Headquartered in Vienna, MyEyeDr. was founded in 2001 by a group of optometrists, along with co-founder Sue Healey Downes.

Today, MyEyeDr. is a network of over 200 local optometry practices located throughout the U.S.

“MyEyeDr. has set the standard in building a culture of intention by focusing on the growth and development of their people,” said Kathy Albarado, CEO of Helios HR and Founder of The Apollo Awards. “This award recognizes the progression, creativity and vision of our finalists in addressing the talent challenges employers face today.”

“At MyEyeDr., our people make the difference in providing optimal vision care and unparalleled service to their local communities,” said Downes. “We are honored to be recognized among other leaders for our work in developing the best people in our industry.”

MyEyeDr. will be honored at the Apollo Awards breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, June 1 at Hyatt Regency Reston, where category winners will also be announced. To register for the ceremony or view the full list of honorees, visit http://www.helioshr.com/apollo-awards.