To compliment the CGTA's highly regarded Retailer of the Year Awards program, the association has implemented two awards honouring suppliers and sales representatives. Award winners are judged on a variety of criteria and the CGTA solicits votes from retailers across the country for their top picks.

The 2011 winners are listed below.

For more information on the awards, contact CGTA Special Events Manager, Margo Warren at (416) 642-1045 or (800) 611-6100 ext. 1045. E-mail: margo@cgta.org

Supplier of the Year CANDYM ENTERPRISES LTD. Year: 2011 Over the past 36 years, Candym Enterprises Ltd. has developed a reputation of integrity, innovation, reliability and quality among the giftware industry. With two sales divisions that sell exclusively to retailers, all product lines are designed to provide a unique and diversified selection to the independent gift and home décor market across Canada. Motivated by design, colour awareness and continually evolving market trends, Candym's leading-edge product selection and quality customer service has garnered them 2011's Overall Supplier of the Year award. More Details
Supplier of the Year (Honourable Mention) PREMIER GIFT LTD. Year: 2011 Premier Gift Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario receives the Honourable Mention in the Supplier of the Year category. This dynamic giftware distributor is recognized in the industry for its lines of quality giftware and trend-setting home décor. Its customer care, quick delivery and friendly staff make Premier Gift Ltd. a sought-after supplier by leading independent retailers.
Sales Representative of the Year PAUL ADAMCZYK, Abbott Year: 2011 Hamilton, Ontario resident, Paul Adamczyk, has been awarded 2011 Sales Rep of the Year. A veteran sales rep with a following of devoted and loyal customers, Paul is the Central West Ontario territory representative for leading home and décor distributor, Abbott. Retailers cite his conscientious, outgoing and natural personality as the secret to his success. More Details
Sales Representative of the Year (Honourable Mention) JUDY KINGSBURY, Premier Gift Ltd. Year: 2011 Honourable mention goes to Nepean, Ontario resident Judy Kingsbury. A territory representative for Premier Gift Ltd., customers describe Ms. Kingsbury as being very personable and always going that extra step.
Last Year's Winner: Supplier of the Year Abbott Year: 2010
Last Year's Winner: Supplier of the Year (Honourable Mention) Splash International Marketing Inc. Year: 2010
Last Year's Winner: Sales Representative of the Year Rudy Huften Year: 2010
Last Year's Winner: Sales Representative of the Year (Honourable Mention) Julie Edwards Year: 2010