by Victoria Peers PPPCCOMMUNIQUÉ The Promotional Product Professionals of Canada (PPPC) presented itsmost prestigious honours onOctober 7. It is a privilege to call the winners of 2020’s nomination awardsmembers of our Canadian promotional product community. Hall Of Fame Kurt Reckziegel was the 35thmember inducted into the PPPCHall of Fame. As PPPC’s president and CEO from1994 to 2008, his acceptance speech drove home his appreciation for change and leadership. “Mymandate was tomake changes—to enhance the benefits of membership, to grow themembership and to grow the acceptance of the promotional products industry in the total advertising community,” Reckziegel said. And he’s done just that— enacting change andmaking a difference in the industry. He will always be known as a key player andmentor in the promotional community, and PPPCwas honoured to present himwith this recognition. After retiring in 2008, PPPC remains a part of Reckziegel’s life, but family has always come first. He says, “My plans always have been, and remain so today: family, travel, compiling the roots of the family’s ancestry andmaintaining contact with themany friends and colleagues I was privileged to gain through the association. I no longer miss the work, but I domiss them.” Reckziegel’s shared these kindwords of wisdom: “Accept any recognition in a humble manner, always remembering that it must be sharedwith all those who contributed to your success.” During his acceptance, he could not thank enough his wife, Margie, of 62 years, his entire family, and all the staff and boards of directors over the years for getting him this far. See Reckziegel’s full acceptance speech and photomontage at pppc.ca/events/hof. Humanitarian Award Ann Baiden, MAS+, CEO and founder, Innovatex Solutions, Inc, andWarren Kindellan, owner, Sudden Impact Promotional Products &Branded Apparel, were both presentedwith PPPC’S Humanitarian Award for 2020. Baiden’s selflessness and dedication earned her this honour. From fundraising to donations to volunteering andmore, Baiden loves to combine her life’s passions: women’s advocacy, community outreach and promotional products. She says, “Promotional products are a billboard—and the perfect way to raise awareness for something you believe in.” Watch Baiden’s acceptance speech at pppc.ca/humanitarian. WarrenKindellan is admired by all who surround him. His generous contributions to the SalvationArmy and other charities have changed the lives of somany. He plans to continue to give and be involved in his community for as long as he can and believes that everyone should, “givemore of themselves for it will bring purpose and clarity.” Watch Kindellan’s acceptance speech at pppc.ca/humanitarian. Momentum Awards The PPPCMomentumAwards are bestowed upon up to eight individuals who show extraordinary promise for their futures. They are strong leaders with innovative ideas who don’t take no for an answer. The six recipients of PPPC’sMomentumAwards are: • Jessica DeMello, MAS, St Regis Group • Brianna Fijal, St Regis Group • Samantha Fullerton, Elite Promotional Marketing • DavidGoldstein, BoomerangMarketing • IanHuntley, BAMKO • AlinaMarcarian-Brown, St Regis Group Product Awards TheWinners’ Booklet with the winning campaigns from the 2019/2020 Product Awards is now available online. Get some inspiration for next year’s competition at pppc.ca/winners. A Big Congratulations! One final, big congratulations to all the PPPC awardwinners for their extraordinary efforts and success. Victoria Peers is communications specialist for Promotional Product Professionals of Canada, www.pppc.ca. Kurt Reckziegel Ann Baiden, MAS+ Warren Kindellan Recognizing The Best Of The Best At The PPPC Awards 80 | DECEMBER 2021 | CONNECT
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