PPB July 2021

feedback Send feedback on articles in PPB or opinions on industry issues to JamesK@ppai.org . Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS+ Drawlab19 / Shutterstock.com. Celebrating PPAI’s 2021 Woman of Achievement In May, PPAI announced Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS+, CEO of Stevensville, Michigan, distributor CE Competitive Edge, as recipient of its 2021 Woman of Achievement award. The honor recognizes individuals who have led the way in the advancement of women in the industry, exhibited outstanding leadership, and made significant contributions to the industry and her community. Tomasini was presented the award for her extensive work with the Association, the industry and numerous organizations in Michigan. Read more about Tomasini in Profile starting on page 68. Congratulations! You have given so much to this industry. It is a honor that is well deserved. TERESA MOISANT, MAS Owner and President Moisant Promotional Products Oklahoma City, Oklahoma PPAI 107015, D5 Congratulations on your well-deserved award! It was one of my greatest experiences to work for you as an employee and friend. You taught me so much about the industry and so many wonderful lessons of life! LINDA WILLMENG Sales Representative, Retired CE Competitive Edge Stevensville, Michigan PPAI 103776, D6 Well done and well deserved, Mary Jo. You’re an amazing role model for our industry. Thank you for your support of APPA [Australasian Promotional Products Association] here in Australia and for all you have done. Keep up the amazing work! ROBERT WILLIAMS, MAS Director Your Brand Unleashed Bayswater, Victoria, Australia PPAI 740353 Congrats To 2021’s Greatest Companies To Work For PPB ’s 2021 Greatest Companies To Work For competition, the results of which were announced in May and are featured in this month’s cover story, celebrates businesses large and small in the promotional products industry that have been singled out, by their employees, as great places to work. See the story starting on p. 22. As they say, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast!” There is a common thread between successful organizations and dynamic, healthy cultures. Our agency is blessed to have such an amazing team who believe in and participate in building our culture every day. Thank you, PPAI and PPB , for this recognition! PETE KMECH President Creative Promotional Marketing Agency Edmonton, Alberta PPAI 729925, D2 8 | JULY 2021 | INNOVATE