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  • Crystal D celebrates Memory Makers at WOW Day Event

    Crystal D, a supplier of awards and gifts, announces its 2026 employee-award winners at the company’s annual WOW Day recognition event. Crystal D holds quarterly Values Weeks, during which its Memory Makers recognize one another for exemplifying the company’s core values. Recipients are then considered for WOW Day honors, with winners chosen based on these peer nominations and manager input.

    “We are a company dedicated to celebrating achievement, and we are so proud to spend a full day each year honoring our own people,” said Jeanne Dahlgren, company president. “WOW Day is all about recognizing our incredible Memory Makers who bring passion, creativity, and heart to everything they do, day in and day out. I love WOW Day and am grateful for our team!”

    At this year’s event at the Mall of America, Crystal D recognized 18 employees across 13 award categories. The 2026 honorees are:

    • Integrity Value Champion: Abby Havrilla (Art Department)
    • Quality Value Champion: Richard Denn (Production)
    • Respect Value Champion: Natalie Albers (Marketing)
    • Commitment Value Champion: Matt Boyles (Supply Chain)
    • Passion Value Champion: John Schenk (Production)
    • Grand Value Champion Award: Brenda Peralta (Customer Service)
    • Leadership Award: Tawauna Garner (Solutions)
    • Rookie of the Year Award: Derek Fradenburgh (Marketing) and Wattana Yang (Production)
    • Above & Beyond Award: Natalia Marin (Shipping) and Todd Phillips (Sales)
    • Rising Star Award: Michael Babcock (Sales) and Donna Rooney (Accounting)
    • Step Up Award: Shelley Bednarski (Sales) and Ava Imholte (Production)
    • Kick Ass Attitude Award: Ann Kirch (Graphics and New Products)
    • Expect Excellence Award: Mike Cygan (Production) and Erin Johnson (Sales)

    Winners of WOW Day awards receive a customized crystal award designed, created, and produced by company leaders. The individuals hold their titles for a year.

    Learn more at crystal-d.com.

  • Crystal D Donates to Nonprofit in South Sudan

    Crystal D released a second disbursement of charitable donations to nonprofits supported by the company’s Legacy Gallery award sales.

    “Generosity is one of our unspoken company values, and it is such a joy to be able to do this each year,” said Jeanne Dahlgren, president of Crystal D. “We are humbled to hear the stories about how this support is changing lives, and we are grateful to be able to do our part to support the incredible work of these charities.”

    Dahlgren said the photo she received from Water for South Sudan of the well Crystal D cosponsored in the Pajiing village “is a tangible reminder of the importance of giving back and the life-changing, lifesaving effect of generosity. 

     “We are grateful for Water for South Sudan and its mission to bring access to clean water to communities in need,” Dahlgren added. 

    In addition to efforts in South Sudan, Crystal D’s annual employee-recognition event helped support the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption in connecting children of all ages with forever families, the International Rett Syndrome Foundation in providing resources and support to families of children with Rett syndrome, and 4 Paws for Ability in pairing service dogs with people who have complex medical needs like autism and epilepsy.

    The Legacy Gallery was created in late 2023 to honor the memory of the company’s late founder, Chuck Dahlgren, and his deep commitment to generosity. It features a collection of 10 exclusive crystal-award designs, each with meaning connected to Dahlgren’s leadership and passions. Crystal D distributes 20% of the product price of every award purchased equally to the four charities.

  • Crystal D Named a 2026 Counselor Best Place to Work

    Crystal D has been named on the 2026 Counselor Best Places to Work list. As announced in the ASI magazine’s spring issue, this distinction recognizes the companies that provide the best work environment, based on anonymous survey responses to a range of questions about employee experiences. 

    “We are truly honored to be included on this list among so many other wonderful companies,” says Jeanne Dahlgren, president of Crystal D. “This recognition belongs entirely to our team. At Crystal D, we believe a great workplace is built on trust, collaboration, and shared values, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see our culture in action every day.”

    Employees took on new challenges over the past year, including introducing 80 new awards, with Dahlgren saying that they were defined by their willingness to step up, support one another, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. 

    “They’ve maintained ‘let’s figure it out’ attitudes. They’ve found ways to innovate and evolve. And they’ve kept our culture strong,” she adds. 

    Counselor referenced the company’s peer-led recognition program, inclusive culture, and unique benefits, such as PTO for employees to send their kids off on the first day of school. Learn more at crystal-d.com.

  • Crystal D Introduces On-Time Shipping Guarantee

    Crystal D has introduced its On-Time Shipping Guarantee, which covers the cost of any order that does not ship by the agreed-upon date.

    “With recognition, timing is everything, and we want our customers to know we’ve got their backs,” said Bridget Dahlgren, executive vice president of sales and marketing. “This guarantee reinforces our commitment to reliability and ensures we’ll make it right if a delay happens on our end.”

    Dahlgren noted that more than 99 percent of Crystal D orders ship on time. Even so, the company recognizes the importance of providing customers with added peace of mind.

    As part of the On-Time Shipping Guarantee, customers must provide all required information, details, and approvals at key points throughout the production process. 

    For details, visit crystal-d.com/faq and navigate to Shipping Information and On-Time Shipping Guarantee.