“A Woman’s View,” a networking initiative from Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu (asi/232119) that brings together women in the promotional products industry, recently honored leaders in promo for their accomplishments in 2021. More than 150 women attended the Networking Reception during the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, when the awards were presented.

iPROMOTEu held the awards ceremony during the “Woman’s View” Networking Reception in Las Vegas.

Brittany Smith, president of A4 Promotions & Incentives in Sacramento, CA, received the 2021 Affiliate Visionary Award for her solid sales numbers and business acumen, while Shari Garvalia, strategic account manager for Showdown Displays (asi/87188) in Brooklyn Center, MN, received the 2021 Supplier Visionary Award for her unparalleled customer service for distributors.

Brittany Smith, president of A4 Promotions & Incentives, received the Affiliate Visionary Award.

“We’re thrilled to continue to recognize, support and empower the women in our industry through ‘A Woman’s View,’” said Lori Bauer, senior vice president of affiliate sales and support at iPROMOTEu and chair of the distributor’s Women’s Advisory Council that leads “A Woman’s View.” “The women we’re able to bring together are some of the best leaders in the industry, not only for their knowledge but also for the way they lift one another up. We couldn’t be prouder of the work they do.”

Shari Garvalia, strategic account manager for Showdown Displays, received the Supplier Visionary Award.

In recent weeks, iPROMOTEu announced that it overcame supply chain disruption to achieve a 2021 order volume of more than $180 million, which beat out its pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.

With 2020 North American promotional products revenue of $165 million, iPROMOTEu ranked 14^th on Counselor’s most recent list of the largest distributors in the industry. The company has affiliates in both the U.S. and Canada.