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CHA Announces 2009 Awards at Winter Show

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Elmwood Park, NJ, USA; February 03, 2009 — The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) is proud to announce the winners of the CHA 2009 Winter Show Awards including the Innovations Showcase, Golden Press Kit, Designer Press Kit, Exhibiting with Excellence, and the first-ever CHA Green Product of the Year awards. Each award was presented at the 2009 Winter Convention & Trade Show in Anaheim, California, on January 27, 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:
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. One winner was chosen in each of the following Show sections:
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:
CHA GREEN PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The Innovations Showcase, Exhibiting with Excellence, and Golden Press Kit awards will also be presented at the CHA 2009 Summer Convention & Trade Show, which is scheduled to debut at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from July 28-30. For the latest news on the Summer Show or the brand-new CHA Craft Super Show, including programs, events and exhibitor listings, visit www.chashow.org.


The CHA Winter Convention & Trade Show is produced by the Craft & Hobby Association, a not-for-profit trade association consisting of about 5,000 member companies engaged in the design, manufacture, distribution and retail sales of products in the near $30 billion craft and hobby industry. For more information about the CHA and its award-winning Conventions and Trade Shows visit: www.craftandhobby.org.

Craft And Hobby Association, 319 East 54th Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407 USA
phone: 201.794.1133 fax: 201.797.0657 email: media@craftandhobby.org