PPAI Distinguished Service Award
The PPAI Distinguished Service Award is presented to PPAI members who consistently contribute their skills and expertise toward the betterment of the Association. Through volunteer service, or by offering their leadership to PPAI, these are members who generously give the benefit of their energy, time and enthusiasm to the Association. Nominations may be submitted by PPAI’s Board of Directors, committee members, Association members and Association staff.
Click here to view the PPAI Distinguished Service Award Yearbook.
An eligible candidate must:
1. Be employed by a PPAI member firm in good standing.
2. Have been employed for a minimum of five years with one, or more PPAI member firms.
3. Have contributed time and talents to PPAI in at least three areas of involvement.
4. Not be a Hall of Fame inductee, or current PPAI Board member.
5. Must be off the PPAI Board of Directors for two years to be eligible.
Opens February 12, 2024
Closes April 15, 2024
Submit a nomination by clicking the blue button at the top of this page. The submission will require you to login to the PPAI mySite. If you need assistance logging in, please contact, membership@ppai.org.
Nominations for the Distinguished Service Award may be submitted by Association members, PPAI’s Board of Directors, committee chairs, committee members and Association staff (president, vice presidents and department directors, with input from staff who have frequent contact with members). Nominations will be screened by Association staff to eliminate ineligible candidates.
All eligible nominations are forwarded to an Advisory Group who will select proposed award recipients to be presented to the Executive Committee for final approval. The group may select up to two award recipients each year. It is also possible there may be some years when there are no award recipients.
PPAI would be happy to assist in the nomination process by gathering information regarding PPAI committees, task force, or industry service. Contact awards@ppai.org
All nominations must be submitted online at My PPAI (https://my.ppai.org/)
If you need help with your login, please contact membership@ppai.org.
PPAI H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award
The PPAI H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award is presented to members who have shown long-standing empathy, devotion and commitment to improving quality of life and bringing about change for the betterment of a community. This tireless volunteer has exhibited exemplary devotion and volunteerism to non-profit, civic, charitable and/or educational organizations committed to the needs of the communities they serve.
Click here to view the PPAI H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award Yearbook.
An eligible candidate must:
1. Be employed by or retired from a PPAI member firm in good standing.
2. Have been employed for a minimum of five years with one, or more PPAI member firms.
3. Not be a current PPAI Board Member, or member of the award nominating committee.
4. Not be employed by, or receiving any compensation from any of the charitable/non-profit/civil organizations listed in the nomination form.
Opens February 12, 2024
Closes April 15, 2024
Submit a nomination by clicking the blue button at the top of this page. The submission will require you to login to the PPAI mySite. If you need assistance logging in, please contact, membership@ppai.org.
Nominations for the PPAI H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award shall be submitted by Association members, PPAI’s Board of Directors, PPAI council, committee, and action group members and Association staff. Nominations will be screened by Association staff to eliminate ineligible candidates.
All eligible, nominations will be forwarded to an advisory group who will select a proposed award recipient to be presented to the PPAI Executive Committee for final approval. Each nominee will be evaluated on the basis of his/her significant (not exclusively monetary), long-term and dedicated support to a variety of organizations. The group may select one award recipient each year. It is possible that there may be some years when no award recipient is named.
PPAI would be happy to assist in the nomination process by gathering information regarding PPAI committees, task force, or industry service. Contact awards@ppai.org
All nominations must be submitted online at My PPAI (https://my.ppai.org/)
If you need help with your login, please contact membership@ppai.org.
PPAI Hall Of Fame
Through the ages, the flame has been a symbol of knowledge and learning, signifying the creative spark for future growth and development. The promotional products industry has grown and prospered because of the creative spark and dedication of many, but there are some individuals whose selfless efforts and devotion to the industry are monumental. It is these individuals to whom PPAI gives permanent recognition through induction into the Association's Hall of Fame.
Click here to view the PPAI Hall Of Fame Yearbook of past honorees.
All Association members are eligible to submit a nomination. Members of the Association’s Board of Directors and the Hall of Fame Advisory Group shall not be permitted to make nominations or second nominations to the Hall of Fame.
An eligible candidate:
- Have contributed time and talents to PPAI in at least three areas of involvement. (i.s., board/committee/advisory service, professional development, publications, legislative, speaker, etc.)
- Have contributed time and talent to an industry (i.e., board service, professional development, publications, committee volunteer, legislative, speaker, mentor, etc.)
- Have contributed time and talents to her community.
- May be living or deceased.
- Cannot be a current member of the PPAI Board of Directors or the Hall of Fame Advisory Group.
- Must be off the Board for three full years before being eligible as a Hall of Fame nominee. The waiting period is reduced to one full year if the nominee served in a Board-appointed position filling a Board vacancy, or an at-large position.
- Must be off the Hall of Fame Advisory Group for four full years before being eligible as a PPAI Hall of Fame Nominee.
- Must not have been honored with the PPAI Distinguished Service Award within the past two years.
Opens February 12, 2024
Closes April 15, 2024
Submit a nomination by clicking the blue button at the top of this page. The submission will require you to login to the PPAI mySite. If you need assistance logging in, please contact, membership@ppai.org.
All nominations must be completed online at my.ppai.org.
All nominations require a minimum of three and a maximum of 10 letters supporting the nomination from industry members. Letters of support should specifically cite the relationship with the nominee and the nominee’s leadership, mentoring and volunteering experience within the industry or their community.
All eligible nominees will receive four essay questions to complete once the online nomination has been submitted. All essay questions are to be returned for inclusion in the nomination packet.
Nominations will be screened by Association staff to eliminate ineligible individuals.
All eligible nominations shall be forwarded to the PPAI Hall of Fame Advisory Group, which will then select and send a slate of candidates to the Board of Directors.
No more than half of the candidates may be posthumous nominations. Induction to the Hall of Fame shall be determined by ballot vote of the Board of Directors. Those candidates for the Hall of Fame who are not selected by the Hall of Fame Advisory Group will automatically be reconsidered for the next two years (a total of three years) by the Advisory Group. After that period of time, if the individual has not been inducted, he/she will need to be nominated again by a member before being reconsidered.
PPAI would be happy to assist in the nomination process by gathering information regarding PPAI committees, task force, or industry service. Contact awards@ppai.org.
All nominations must be submitted online at My PPAI (https://my.ppai.org/)
If you need help with your login, please contact membership@ppai.org.
PPAI Regional Volunteer Award
The PPAI Regional Volunteer Award is presented to a regional association member who has demonstrated an outstanding level of volunteerism, leadership and made other significant and measurable contributions to a regional association.
Click here to view the PPAI RAC Volunteer Award Yearbook
An eligible candidate must:
1. Must have been employed (for a minimum of five years) with or retired from a regional association member company in good standing.
2. May be living or deceased.
3. Have contributed time and talents to a regional association and served at least one term on a regional association Board.
4. Must Not be an active member of the regional association staff.
5. Current members of the RAC Board of Directors and the Advisory Group are not eligible for nomination and are not eligible until two years after service is completed.
6. Regional Relations Committee and/or Advisory Group members are not permitted to make, or second nominations.
7. All PPAI RAC Volunteer nominations must include a supporting letter/email signed by TWO Regional Association Board officers. This letter will serve as support and verification of the eligibility and service of nominee.
Opens February 12, 2024
Closes April 15, 2024
Nominations for the PPAI Regional Volunteer Award shall be submitted by regional association members, PPAI’s Board of Directors, committee members and PPAI staff (president, vice presidents and department directors, with input from remaining staff who have frequent contact with volunteers). Nominations will be screened by Association staff to eliminate ineligible candidates.
All eligible nominations will be forwarded to an Advisory Group who will select proposed award recipients to be presented to the PPAI Board of Directors for final approval. The Advisory Group may select up to a maximum of two award recipients each year. It is possible there may be some years when there will be no award winner.
PPAI would be happy to assist in the nomination process by gathering information regarding PPAI committees, task force, or industry service. Contact awards@ppai.org.
All nominations must be submitted online at My PPAI (https://my.ppai.org/)
If you need help with your login, please contact membership@ppai.org.
PPAI Woman Of Achievement Award
The PPAI Woman of Achievement Award recognizes a woman who has led the way in the advancement of women in the industry, exhibited outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to the industry and her community.
Click here to view the PPAI Woman Of Achievement Yearbook.
An eligible candidate must:
1. Be a woman currently employed within or retired from an industry career for a minimum of 15 years professional experience, with a minimum of 8 years of experience with PPAI member companies.
2. Have contributed time and talents to PPAI in at least three areas of involvement. (i.s., professional development, certification, award competitions, publications, committee volunteer, legislative, speaker, etc.)
3. Have contributed time and talents to an industry Regional Association (i.e., professional development, certification, award competitions, publications, committee volunteer, legislative, speaker, etc.)
4. Have contributed time and talents to her community.
Have demonstrated abilities resulting in noteworthy achievements, or contributions to the promotional products industry resulting in a breakthrough, or milestone made at any time within the nominee’s career.
5. Have demonstrated service as a leader, role model, or mentor that shows dedication to the advancement of women in the promotional products industry.
6. Not be on the Women of Achievement Advisory Group, or PPAI Board of Directors.
7. Be off the PPAI Board of Directors and Women of Achievement Advisory Group for two years.
Opens February 12, 2024
Closes March 15, 2024
Submit a nomination by clicking the blue button at the top of this page. The submission will require you to login to the PPAI mySite. If you need assistance logging in, please contact, membership@ppai.org.
All nominations must be completed online at: https://my.ppai.org
All nominations require a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) letters supporting the nomination from industry members. Letters of support should specifically cite the relationship with the nominee and the nominee’s leadership, mentoring and volunteering experience within the industry or their community. (Letters must not exceed 1 page in length with a minimum font size of 12. A support letter template is provided to assist you with this requirement.)
PPAI would be happy to assist in the nomination process by gathering information regarding PPAI committees, task force, or industry service. Contact awards@ppai.org
All nominations must be submitted online at My PPAI (https://my.ppai.org/)
If you need help with your login, please contact membership@ppai.org.
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