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Elmwood Park, NJ, USA; July 29, 2009 — The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2009 CHA Summer Convention & Trade Show Awards including the Innovations Showcase, Golden Press Kit, Designer Press Kit, and Exhibiting with Excellence awards. Each award was presented at the 2009 Summer Show in Orlando, Florida on July 28, 2009.

These coveted awards represent the industry’s most prestigious recognition for product innovation, trade show exhibition, and press kit design. Judged by CHA staff, consultants, members of the press and retailers, CHA member companies were recognized for their outstanding contributions to craft and hobby industry.

“These innovative products, incredibly designed and professionally staffed booths, and creative press materials represent the high quality of work and creativity that sets the craft and hobby industry apart from other industries,” said CHA CEO Steve Berger.

2009 INNOVATIONS SHOWCASE WINNERS

The Innovations Showcase brought together the newest ideas and most innovative products from exhibiting companies. Retailers, CHA members, CHA consultants and members of the press attending the show voted and selected the best products of the Show, as well as the “Overall Best Innovation.” Winners were:
  • OVERALL BEST INNOVATION - Buzz and Bloom - Lazer Cut and Engraved Fabric
  • FIRST RUNNER UP - ilovetocreate - Tulip Fabric Paint Cannon Fashion Graffiti
  • HONORABLE MENTION - Spellbinders - Shapeabilities Pendants and Borderbilities
EXHIBITING WITH EXCELLENCE

The CHA Exhibiting with Excellence Awards were presented to companies whose dynamic displays, merchandising techniques and inviting staff enhance the overall atmosphere of the show floor. Voted on by members of the press, consultants, and CHA staff, the judging criteria included use of floor space, visual appeal of exhibitor booths, and overall presence and friendliness of staff.
  • Ta Da Creative Studios LLC
PRESS KIT AWARD COMPETITION WINNERS

Several exhibiting manufacturers vied for top place in the Golden Press Kit competition, which awards the design/content, creativity and thoroughness of each company’s press kit. CHA Designer members also had a chance to display their press kit innovations as part of the Designer Press Kit competition. Members of the press selected the following winners:
  • GOLDEN PRESS KIT - 7gypsies
  • DESIGNER PRESS KIT AWARD WINNER - Windham Design
The Innovations Showcase, Exhibiting with Excellence, and Golden Press Kit awards will also be presented at the 2010 Winter Convention & Trade Show, scheduled to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California from January 24-27, 2010. For the latest news on the Winter Show including programs, events and exhibitor listings, visit www.chashow.org.

About the Craft & Hobby Association
The Craft & Hobby Association is an international not-for-profit trade association consisting of thousands of member companies engaged in the design, manufacture, distribution and retail sales of products in the nearly $30 billion craft and hobby industry. For more information about CHA visit www.craftandhobby.org To find out more about its award-winning Conventions and Trade Shows visit: www.chashow.org.
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