Doug and Dame Mary Perkins honoured with Lifetime Contribution Award

Doug and Dame Mary Perkins honoured with Lifetime Contribution Award

Doug and Dame Mary Perkins have been recognised for their contribution to British retail, receiving the Lifetime Contribution Award at the Retail Gazette Awards.

The award celebrates the Specsavers founders’ role in building one of the UK’s best-known retail businesses and helping transform access to optical and audiology care over the past four decades.

Dame Mary says: ‘I was genuinely surprised to receive this award. It’s a real honour to be recognised by the industry, especially as Doug and I approach 60 years in optics.

‘What makes it even more special is knowing that Specsavers has only ever been possible because of the passion and commitment of our partners and colleagues. They’ve helped shape the business from day one and continue to make a difference for our customers every day.’

There was further recognition for Specsavers at the awards on 14 October, with Managing Director, UK and ROI Optics, Carina Hummel, receiving a Highly Commended accolade in the Women in Leadership category. Carina was recognised for her contribution to Specsavers’ success, including overseeing the company’s most successful year of trading yet and championing the business’ Homelessness Programme.

The Retail Gazette Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the retail sector, recognising the people and businesses helping to shape the future of the industry.