CLEVELAND (February 1, 2017) – Proforma is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 2017 Image Award from Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) for the design and creative concepts of its 2016 Promotional Products Catalog. The PPAI Image Awards recognize members for insightful and effective branding activities that convey their company’s identity, products or services.Forty-Three Gold, Silver and Bronze winners were recognized at the PPAI Awards Presentation & Reception held January 9, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in conjunction with The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. 

"Proforma’s creative marketing has delivered an outstanding brand experience,” said Paul Bellantone, CAE, president and CEO at PPAI. "I am proud of the fact that promotional products companies work to deliver the same outstanding creativity of messaging in their own marketing as they do on behalf of their clients.” 

The 2016 Promotional Products Catalog showcases more than 500 promotional products that ultimately help Proforma clients achieve their business goals. The theme of this catalog, “Larger Than Life,” is portrayed through strong imagery and complementing copywriting. 

“We are fortunate to have a team of incredibly talented marketing professionals at the Proforma Support Center developing marketing collateral and campaigns to support Proforma owners in growing their sales,” said Deanna Castello, Proforma’s Chief Marketing Officer. “It is an honor to be recognized by PPAI, among our peers, for producing industry-leading sales tools.” 

Also in 2016, Proforma was ranked the #2 Top Distributor by Promo Marketing and Print + Promo magazines and the #3 Top Distributor by Counselor magazine. Proforma was also named in the Top 10 Best Places to Work by Counselor  magazine in the large companies category. Additionally, Proforma was recognized with three InHouse Design Awards by Graphic Design USA.   

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