PPB August 2019

D aryll Griffin, MAS, president of Accolades, Inc. in Norcross, Georgia, and the late Irene Kogutt, MAS, former owner of Dart Manufacturing Company in Dallas, Texas, were honored as 2019 recipients of the PPAI Woman of Achievement Award. The presentations were the highlight of the opening dinner at the PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference, June 24-26 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Woman of Achievement Award has been presented annually since 2009, recognizing 13 women who have led the way in the advancement of women in the industry, and in tribute for their outstanding leadership and significant contributions within the industry and their communities. Griffin and Kogutt are the 14th and 15th recipients of the prestigious award. PPAI’s 2019 Women Of Achievement Daryll Griffin, MAS, And Irene Kogutt, MAS Daryll Griffin, MAS (right) accepts the 2019 Woman of Achievement Award at PPAI's WLC in June. Joining her is Michael Kogutt, MAS, son of Irene Kogutt, MAS, who accepted the award on his mother's behalf. Irene Kogutt, MAS, who passed away in 2017, was a legendary volunteer and industry fundraiser. Women o f Ach i evemen t 50 | AUGUST 2019 | THINK