ELMWOOD PARK, NJ - The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) today announced the winners of the 2010 CHA Summer Show Awards including the Innovations Showcase, Golden Press Kit, Designer Press Kit, and Exhibiting With Excellence awards. Each award recognizes excellence in a given field and was presented at the 2010 Summer Convention & Trade Show in Rosemont, Illinois on July 27.
2010 INNOVATIONS SHOWCASE WINNERS
The Innovations Showcase brought together the newest ideas and most innovative products from over 55 exhibiting companies. CHA celebrity media judges selected the best products of the show, as well as the "Overall Best Innovation." Winners were:
- Innovations Winner - Rocky Mountain Ventures for the Flip-Pal mobile scanner (Booth # 351)
- Innovations Runner Up - Photocentric for the Stamp Maker (Booth # 1343)
- Innovations Honorable Mention -The Lewibelle Company for Z-AccessTM Display Frames (Booth #251)
EXHIBITING WITH EXCELLENCE
The CHA Exhibiting with Excellence Award was presented to one company whose dynamic displays, merchandising techniques and inviting staff enhance the overall atmosphere of the show floor not necessarily on the size of the booth. The judging criteria included use of floor space, visual appeal of exhibitor booths, and overall presence and friendliness of staff.
- Exhibiting with Excellence Winner - Epiphany Crafts (Booth #650)
PRESS KIT AWARD COMPETITION WINNERS
Several exhibiting manufacturers vied for top place in the Golden Press Kit competition, which awards the design/content, creativity and thoroughness of each company's press kit. CHA Designer members also had a chance to display their press kit innovations as part of the Designer Press Kit competition. Members of the press selected the following winners:
- Press Kit Winner - Sizzix (Booth #1006)
- Designer Press Kit Winner - Brenda Abdoyan of Bajidoo, Inc.
For more information visit www.chashow.org or www.craftandhobby.org.
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