The Northwest Promotional Marketing Association has played a significant role in supporting and fostering the growth of the promotional products industry at both local and national levels. This success is made possible by dedicated volunteers who generously contribute their time, expertise, and passion to advance the industry and the association. We are excited to honor these exceptional individuals.

Award Categories:

Super Star Award

This award recognizes an invaluable person within their company who consistently goes above and beyond what is expected. Often, these individuals are invisible to the industry outside their company. NWPMA wants to give member companies a chance to show support for these heroes. Examples include someone in support staff, customer service, accounting, factory, etc.

Hall of Fame Award

The NWPMA Hall of Fame Award honors a person who has achieved outstanding recognition within the NWPMA Regional Association for their contributions to the industry. 

Volunteer of the Year Award

This award honors an individual for their exceptional commitment to donating time, talents, and skills to enhance both their company and the industry. The recipient will be distinguished by surpassing conventional volunteerism and exceeding expectations.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognizes outstanding individuals in the promotional products industry who have demonstrated a long-term and successful commitment to their careers and communities. These individuals have made a significant impact through enthusiastic dedication over their lifetime.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, individuals must have made meaningful contributions to NWPMA, the promotional products industry, and their community. Current members are eligible, and nominees can be living or deceased. Current NWPMA Board of Directors members are not eligible, and former board members must have been off the board for at least one year.

Nominations will open May 20, 2024. Deadline for submissions is July 15th, 2024. The inductees will be recognized and celebrated at the NWPMA Annual Meeting during the Fall Showcase.

Nomination Procedure and Election:

Members of the association may submit nominations. Nomination forms will be reviewed by the Executive Director, who will then pass along eligible nominations to the NWPMA Nominating Committee for selection.

Submit Your Nomination

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