Sep 27, 2008

CIB Releases 
Video Announcing 2007 Award Winners

GRUNDY CENTER, IA — The Collectors’ Information Bureau (CIB), a trade association comprised of the top manufacturers in the field of limited edition collectibles, has just released a YouTube video featuring the winners of the 2007 CIB Collectors’ Choice Awards. Held annually, this awards program recognizes the best and most coveted collectibles and related products in 12 nomination categories.

“Each winner exemplifies a wide array of quality designs and styles from a variety of companies,” said Linda Kruger, the executive director of the Collectors’ Information Bureau. “And we’re thrilled to be able to showcase our Collectors’ Choice Award winners in this manner.”

Winners for the 2007 CIB Collectors’ Choice Awards were announced in July at the Atlanta AmericasMart during the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Each winner received a crystal plaque provided by this year’s co-sponsor, American Collectors Insurance.

The latest YouTube video released by the Collectors’ Information Bureau, celebrates collecting and the collectibles industry and highlights some of the industry’s most recognized collectibles manufacturers, including Precious Moments, Inc., Goebel of North America, Enesco, Inc. and Royal Doulton USA, as well as smaller manufacturers including Conversation Pieces, Inc. and Starlite Originals, Inc. A panel of distinguished industry leaders selected the top five nominees in each category and winners were decided by public vote.

To view the video, please visit: http://www.collectorsinfo.com.

Information regarding the 2008 CIB Collectors’ Choice Awards will be announced in the coming months.

About Collectors’ Information Bureau
The Collectors’ Information Bureau (CIB) is a trade association comprised of the top manufacturers in the field of limited edition collectibles. CIB reaches out to collectors all across the country with news, information, and insights about the fun and fascinating world of collecting.