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CHA Award Winners Announced

GDA Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 12/14/2011 10:27:58 AM

Elmwood Park, NJ - The winners of the 2011 Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) Awards will be presented at the CHA's 2012 Winter Conference & Trade Show, preceding a State of the Industry Special Event on January 29, 2012, in Anaheim, CA.

The Industry Achievement Award will be presented to Suzanne McNeill, founder of Design Originals and affiliate of Fox Chapel Publishing. The Special Recognition Award will go to two groups, including Nikki Sivils and her craft relief efforts for the tornado victims in Joplin, MO, and a group working under the name Clara's Calling which collectively recognizes U.S. Army Master Sgt. Clara Vargas, Lisa Steele of Bella Fabrics, Rob Krieger of Checker Distributors, Laurie Harsh of The Fabric Shop Network and Jan and John Bradley of The Lamia Afghan Foundation for their work in providing sewing and quilting supplies to thousands of women in Afghanistan. The Meritorious Award of Honor will be given to Michael McCooery, president and CEO of Plaid Enterprises Inc.

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