Congratulations to the 2015-16 recipients of the Awards and Personalization Association's Industry Awards. The recipients were honored at the Awards Gala Reception held at the 2016 International Awards & Personalization Expo in Las Vegas.

Speaker of the Year

This award honors an individual who is an advocate for education and the association and displays exemplary speaking skills and knowledge.

Randy Allen, CRS
Engraving Concepts
Arlington, TX

Volunteer of the Year

This award recognizes one member who has contributed the most to the association during the previous year.

Amy Dallman
Epilog Laser Corp
Golden, CO

Customer Service Representative of the Year

This award recognizes one supplier customer service representative who regularly goes the extra mile to serve his or her customers.

Pamela "Sue" Robinson
JDS Industries
Sioux Falls, SD

Outside Sales Representative of the Year

This award recognizes the one sales representative who has contributed the most to the recognition industry during the past year and throughout his or her career.

Marla Francis
Plastic Dress Up Co
South El Monte, CA

Founders Award

This award is presented annually to a person who has worked unselfishly for the success of the association. The recipient is recognized for reflecting the spirit of the original founders of the association—individuals committed to promoting communication, cooperation, sharing, and unity, as well as fostering growth and enhancing professionalism within the association.

Mike Montecalvo
Lamont Awards & Apparel
Spencerport, NY

Small Business Retailer of the Year

This award is given to a company that exemplifies general business practices based on integrity and a partnership approach to the retailer/supplier relationship.

San Dieguito Trophy
Carlsbad, CA
Gabrielle Norby, Niels Norby, Niels Norby Jr.

Large Business Retailer of the Year

This award is given to a company that exemplifies general business practices based on integrity and a partnership approach to the retailer/supplier relationship.

aai Trophies & Awards
Plano, TX
Jeff Karnuth

Supplier of the Year - Single Location

This award is given to an Awards and Personalization Association member supplier that exemplifies excellent general business practices based on integrity and a partnership approach to the customer relationship.

Tower Ribbons & Awards
Topeka, IN
Craig Miller

Supplier of the Year - Multiple Locations

This award is given to an Awards and Personalization Association member supplier that exemplifies excellent general business practices based on integrity and a partnership approach to the customer relationship.

Simba
Oxnard, CA
Jay Schechter and Casey Schechter

Hall of Fame Award

This award honors those individuals who have created a tradition of excellence for all industry members. Inductees range from individuals whose contributions led to sweeping changes to members who made an impact through leadership and vision. The common element is their contributions to the industry.

Mike Dean
Epilog Laser Corp
Golden, CO

President's Award

This award was presented by 2015-2016 Association President Greg Della Badia, CAM

Peter E. Ilaria
Tropar Manufacturing Co
Florham Park, NJ