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Introducing the Legends Awards, inspired by the former Living Legends. This program honors individuals and companies whose contributions continue to strengthen and shape the gift and souvenir industry.


Congratulations to all the nominees! View the nominations and submit your votes for each category below. Voting is open until October 20. Only one submission per person will be counted. Be sure to share the excitement and encourage others to vote too!

Impact Award

Impact

The Impact Award recognizes an individual/company whose contributions extend beyond business success to create a lasting positive influence on the gift & souvenir community. Through innovation, community engagement, sustainability initiatives, leadership, and service, this recipient exemplifies a commitment to making an impact that benefits customers, colleagues, communities, and future generations.

Road Rep Award

Road Rep

The Road Rep Award recognizes an outstanding sales representative whose dedication, work ethic, and relationship-building efforts help drive success across the industry. Whether servicing accounts, opening new doors, supporting retailers, or creating awareness for the show, this recipient exemplifies excellence in field sales and customer partnership.

Retailer of the Year

Retailer of the Year

The Retailer of the Year Award recognizes a retailer who exemplifies excellence in the gift & souvenir industry through outstanding merchandising, customer experience, business leadership, and vendor partnerships. This award celebrates not only business success, but also the story behind the brand, recognizing retailers whose passion, innovation, and commitment have helped define who they are and what they bring to the industry. Whether recognizing a respected peer or highlighting your own journey, this award honors the achievements, values, and impact that set a retailer apart.

Larry White Legacy Award

Larry White

The Larry White Legacy Award honors an individual whose commitment to building relationships strengthens our industry and enriches those within it. Inspired by Larry White's more than 30 years of connecting people, supporting partners, and creating opportunities through Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine, this award recognizes leaders who put people first, foster meaningful connections, invest in others' success, and help create a more collaborative and thriving souvenir and gift industry.

Presented with:

SGN

The Legend Award (GOAT)

Legend

The Legend Award honors a longtime member of the gift and souvenir industry whose career has left a lasting legacy. Through years of leadership, dedication, mentorship, and service, this individual has positively influenced colleagues, businesses, and the industry as a whole. Whether recognizing a respected industry leader or sharing a personal legacy, this award celebrates the achievements, impact, and influence that define a true legend.

Voting is open until October 20!

Winners will be announced at the Legends Awards Ceremony taking place Thursday, November 5 in the Ogle Room. 

 

There are multiple Legends Award categories, and each category has its own voting page. Be sure to vote in ALL categories!

  1. Click each nominee’s name to read their nomination.
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to cast your vote.
  3. Fill in your information, select your choice and click Submit.
  4. After submitting, click through to the NEXT AWARD CATEGORY and vote again.
  5. Continue until you have voted in each award category. The final submission button will say "Complete Voting"

Only one vote per person, per category will be counted.

Share the excitement and encourage others to cast their votes too! Winners will be announced at the Legends Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 5.

Voting closes October 20.