Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu (asi/232119) recognized its top performers and preferred vendors during an awards ceremony last month, held during the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. The company also introduced a new Hall of Fame, inducting 10 people as part of the inaugural group of honorees.

“We are celebrating our 25^th anniversary in 2024, so it was the perfect time to establish the iPROMOTEu Hall of Fame,” said CEO Lori Bauer. “The inaugural class recognizes 10 of the individuals who have helped build iPROMOTEu into one of the largest and most respected distributor organizations in the industry.”

Ken George of KBG Promotes (center), awarded iPROMOTEu Affiliate of the Year, stands with Ross Silverstein, iPROMOTEu founder, and Lori Bauer, CEO.

The Hall of Fame inductees were: Rick Badiner, past executive vice president of iPROMOTEu; Leah Carson of The Planet Group (asi/466979); Kevin Casci of Matrix Promotional Marketing (asi/466504); Duane Chase of Sir Logo; Josh Dalton of Dynamite Promotional Products (asi/466290); Harry Ein of Perfection Promo; Cindy Gibbs of Big Fish Branding; Chris Hartley of MCM Productions; Tommy Joyce (honored posthumously); and Mike Kelley of Shamrock Promotions (asi/466014).

Outgoing President and CEO Ross Silverstein received a special award during the affiliate awards luncheon on Jan. 16. Over 300 affiliates were also recognized during the event for a variety of achievements. Among the accolades, Ken Alfiero of Logoed received the Tommy Joyce Memorial Award, given to an affiliate who exudes positive contagious energy. Mary Quinlan of Q Group (asi/466571) received the Rick Badiner Award for Integrity and Professionalism.

Ken George of KBG Promotes was honored as the iPROMOTEu Affiliate of the Year. He joined iPROMOTEu in 2012 and has been a longstanding member of its Elite 100, ranking in the top 50 in 2023.

During the ceremony, Top 40 supplier Hit Promotional Products (asi/61125) was recognized as iPROMOTEu’s Top Supplier of 2024. Top 40 supplier Stormtech (asi/89869) was named Breakout Supplier of the Year. The team at Top 40 supplier SanMar (asi/84863) was awarded Supplier Representatives of the Year for consistently delivering high-quality service and creative solutions. Top 40 supplier Ariel Premium Supply (asi/36730) received the Supplier Appreciation Award for continued support of iPROMOTEu.

“It was wonderful to come together in celebration of this incredible community and recognize all of their fantastic accomplishments from the past year,” said Joe Hoffman, senior vice president of operations at iPROMOTEu.

With 2022 North American promotional products revenue of $209 million, iPROMOTEu ranked 15^th on Counselor’s most recent list of the top distributors in the industry.