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TSEA members, corporate exhibit & event managers, and supporting suppliers selected the winner via an online voting system. “Like everything we do, this award is really about our clients. We thank them for their loyalty and reiterate our commitment to delivering the vision and value they need to move their programs forward,” says Mark Nagle, president, Czarnowski. “This includes continuing to look toward what’s next for our industry in terms of methodologies, best practices, efficiency, and technology integration.”

In 2009, Czarnowski won an Honorable Mention in the Favorite Installation and Dismantle Company category of the Exhibitors’ Choice Awards.  
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Morrison will work from an Atlanta-based sales office and will service customers in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. Mike can be reached at mmorrison@mossinc.com. 
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The Abbott XIENCE V Timeline created for TCT 2009 and the Schering-Plough Fertility Challenge for ASRM 2009 were both recognized with Bronze Awards in two categories each: “Pharmaceuticals” and “Use of Animation.”

Also presented with Bronze Awards in the “Pharmaceuticals” category was the Pfizer Zyvox Challenge for ICAAC 2009 and the Pfizer Lyrica Fibromyalgia Tender Point Exam & Pressure Simulator created for ACR 2009.

For their striking visuals, the Pfizer Xalatan Landmark Challenge for AAO 2009 and the Pfizer Dimebon Interactive Table for ICAD 2009 received Bronze Awards in the category of “Use of Animation.”

Blue Telescope’s own Rocket Science campaign won a Bronze Award in the category of “Production Company/Ad Agency Demo Reel.” The multi-tiered campaign was created to highlight the product debuts of Altitude, Aurora, and programming for the Microsoft Surface at the EXHIBITOR2009 trade show.

Welcome to Ellis Island allows users to put themselves in the shoes of an immigrant child making their way through processing at Ellis Island. Up to four guests playing simultaneously learn about the different steps an immigrant might encounter as they become a citizen of the United States. At each step, a mini-game or interactive opportunity presents itself to ensure an engaging “you are there” experience. For example, players must identify the chalk mark symbols used by doctors during their infamous six-second medical examinations, complete a puzzle used historically to determine mental wellness, and answer a question posed by inspectors in the Main Hall. Guests are advised to pay close attention. as incorrect responses may lead to deportation! Utilizing the unique, multi-touch technology of the Microsoft Surface, visitors have the opportunity to learn about the journey their own ancestors may have undertaken to become a part of the fabric of America.

Immigration From Around the World places immigration to the United States in a larger context by allowing visitors to learn the rich histories behind specific ethnic groups’ contributions to the “melting pot” of America. On an interactive map of the world, historical photos, immigration statistics, and interesting factoids from 30 nations on six continents paint a broader picture of traditions, vocabulary, and culinary delights that may have originated in faraway lands, but have been embraced and welcomed as part of American culture.

The two interactive programs are installed on Ellis Island within a dedicated space in the museum’s gift shop, which recently completed an extensive renovation. The introduction of the two Microsoft Surface units and their vibrant multi-user programs into Evelyn Hill Inc.’s themed retail environment ensures a unique visitor experience for more than four million Ellis Island guests per year.

For more information about Blue Telescope’s custom-designed interactive services, call (212) 675-7702 or visit online at www.blue-telescope.com.
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Towles and Robinson both manage large-scale accounts with a focus on achieving customer objectives. Robinson started as a services coordinator at Art Guild-Avalon, and was then promoted to logistics manager. She has been a large-program account manager for the last six years. Towles, who has been an account manager for ten years, has a background in services, logistics and production. Both women possess a thorough understanding of the industry and are detail oriented, efficient and responsive.

As the sole honorable mention award winner chosen from a field of 100 entries, Bowman Design Group was cited for its vision, hard work and commitment to energy efficiency. “The Alliance to Save Energy is proud to honor energy efficiency leaders like Bowman Design Group,” said Alliance President Kateri Callahan. “Through its commendable approach to energy efficiency in small business, Bowman Design Group saves money while significantly reducing its energy use and emissions.”

Tom Bowman, president of Bowman Design Group, says his company’s honor is significant because it recognizes the large contribution that small businesses can make in our country’s efforts toward sustainability. “Small businesses are nimble and self-motivated. The collective impact of our actions is our country’s greatest opportunity for saving energy in the near term. We can be the first responders and set an example for other businesses and organizations to follow,” said Bowman.

Bowman Design Group will be recognized publicly during the 18th annual Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency awards ceremony at the Donald W. Reynolds Center on September 14 in Washington, D.C. The event is expected to draw over 500 guests, including members of Congress, CEOs, White House and other Administration officials, federal agency staff and press.
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He has worn many hats over more than 15 years: art director, project manager, installation manager and team leader, and this breadth of experience enables him to take a multifaceted view of projects and to build successful collaborative project teams. In addition, Jon is a volunteer day leader at the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, where he is monitors data of migrating hawks and teaches the fundamentals of hawk identification. He holds a BFA in painting from the Academy of Art and an MFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute.

“Now that our museum work has reached a critical mass, we are very fortunate to be able to hire a person with Jon’s background and talents,” said Bill Nieser, principal, GGE. “He brings a depth to our in-house offerings that we feel gives us a new competitive edge.”
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Businesses were nominated earlier this year, and after a review by an independent panel of judges, Blue Sky Exhibits was selected as one of the Top 25 companies. Candidates were evaluated based on the criteria published by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Those criteria include staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales or unit volume, current and past financial standing, innovative products and services, response to adversity, evidence of contributions to aid community projects and overall management philosophy.

Blue Sky Exhibits is a premier exhibit company with expertise in design, manufacturing and field-related services to the trade show industry. It is a complete turnkey exhibit firm, offering solutions that enable the customer to highlight their product and marketing objectives in a 3-dimensional environment.

“By taking this important survey online, we can offer greater security, greater functionality, more simple data entry, and a more systematic and logical approach to the submission of data, session capability, and enhanced questions,” said Jeff Provost, Executive Director of EDPA.

Added Cam Stevens, owner of Stevens Exhibit Design Group and VP of Education for the EDPA: “We have increased the number of ratios we will be reporting, as well as explaining what these ratios mean to you and your company, where these ratios should be, and how you relate to peer companies within the EDPA on average.”

Never available before, respondents can now compare their results with that of EDPA averages side-by-side AND year-over-year, thereby giving them an even greater tool at their fingertips anytime they need it. New this year are questions relating to cash flow and the 2009 recession.
 
The all-new EDPA Economic Survey launched June 4, with a deadline of June 25 for participants. Please remember that only EDPA members in good standing qualify to participate. Click THIS to register and participate. (For membership information and details, contact EDPA Member Development Manager Alex Chung at 203-899-8463 or achung@edpa.com.)

Watch for the Portable/Modular survey results to be released later this summer.
 
* Special thanks to Octanorm USA, Optima Graphics and TWI Group for their support in helping us take our survey online this year.
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