Jul 29, 2008

Small stationery company wins big at international show

Houston – Houston art and gift producer, gratefulimages, won the Total Exhibitor Award at this year’s International Christian Retail Show July 14-17 in Orlando, FL. After being in business for six years and exhibiting at the show for only their 2nd time, the family-owned company was extremely proud and honored to receive the award.

At the show, hundreds of leading publishers, recording companies, gift manufacturers, and other suppliers covered the 130,000-square-foot expanse of the Orange County Convention Center. Retailers perused the aisles and booths searching for the perfect products for their store.

“I was so surprised when the awards committee walked into our booth with a crystal trophy in front of everyone,” said Elizabeth Trask, Marketing Coordinator.

Gratefulimages was presented the highest award for excellence in all aspects of exhibiting. To win the award, a company must have outstanding pre-show promotions, booth design, staff training, booth promotions, and convention company presence.

“Applying for the award really challenged us to be the best that we could be at the show. We are a lot smaller than most of the other exhibitors, which just goes to show that you can effectively market your company on any budget,” Trask said.

In addition to the trophy, gratefulimages received a free booth for next year’s show plus free advertising.

Gratefulimages is a family owned and operated company, producing meaningful and inspirational paper products and gifts. The company is based in Houston, TX, and began in 2002. All of the products are manufactured and assembled in the United States.

For more information and pictures please contact Elizabeth Trask at 713-868-5858 or at Elizabeth@gratefulimages.com.