Year: 2017
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ZEBRADOG Receives National Recognition, Featured in Washington, DC Exhibition
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DATE: 3/22/2017
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PHONE: 608-257-8400
EMAIL: chris@zebradog.com
ZEBRADOG Receives National Recognition, Featured in Washington, DC Exhibition
Experiential Design firm ZEBRADOG of Madison, WI, has recently received national award recognition by CODAworx, for their “Story of Livsreise” video production which features the collaborative design and storytelling efforts orchestrated by ZEBRADOG to create Livsreise Norwegian Heritage Center in Stoughton, Wisconsin.
https://www.codaworx.com/project/livsreise-life-s-journey-the-bryant-foundation-55f9c8fdab216
As a “2016 CODAvideo: Collaboration” finalist, ZEBRADOG’s video will be featured in the famous Octagon Museum, 1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC. Designed by the first architect of the United States Capitol, William Thornton, the Octagon Museum is now the home to the Architects Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), whose mission is to demonstrate the value of architecture through actionable programs in resilience, health, education, and preservation. The best videos in this CODAvideo category celebrate the art and design project teams and their collaborative working relationship.
The video will be on display as a part of the “The CODAworx CODAawards Exhibition” which is free and open to the public from March 23 – October 31, 2017.
More information can be found here on the exhibition: https://www.codaworx.com/exhibition
More information can be found here on the “2016 CODAvideo Collaboration Awards”: https://www.codaworx.com/awards/video/2015/categories
ZEBRADOG, founded in 1994 by Creative Director Mark Schmitz, is a multi-disciplinary Experiential Graphic Design firm specializing in the creation of visitor and guest experience programs for private and public spaces worldwide. ZEBRADOG is located in the historic Sixth Ward Carnegie Library at 1249 Williamson Street, Madison, WI (608) 257-8400.
ZEBRADOG has been recognized internationally for over two decades for their specialized approach to authentic storytelling within the built environments of their clients.
CODAworx was formed in 2012 by Toni Sikes and Terry Maxwell as a global platform to showcase design projects that feature commissioned artwork in interior, architectural, and public spaces.
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American Family Insurance names Vicki Wagener Agent of the Year
Madison, WI; March 19, 2017 – Agent Vicki Wagener of Madison has been named Agent of the Year by American Family Insurance. She received the honor for outstanding sales of American Family insurance products during the Year of 2016.
Wagener has been an agent for American Family since October 2012. Her offices are located at 1633 Thierer Road and 1001 S Whitney Way in Madison.
“This is a very prestigious honor when you consider there are about 3,500 American Family agents serving millions of policyholders,” says Brian Brezenski, sales district leader for the company. “This is a fitting tribute Vicki’s expertise in insurance and ability to earn the trust and respect of her customers.”
Based in Madison, Wis., American Family Insurance offers auto, homeowners, life, commercial and farm/ranch insurance in 19 states and is the nation’s third largest mutual property/casualty insurance company. Web: www.amfam.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/amfam; Twitter: www.twitter.com/amfam. Google+ plus.google.com/+amfam/
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Circle of Friends Luncheon
Now in its 12th year, the annual Circle of Friends luncheon provides an opportunity for Madison individuals, business leaders and supporters to come together and learn about the work of the Foundation in Madison’s public schools. The Circle of Friends Luncheon showcases innovative and creative programs that enrich classroom learning and generates a shared enthusiasm for what we can do as a community to support our 27,000 students. For the past several years, the event has hosted over 700 attendees at the Alliant Energy Center for lunch, networking and inspirational videos and speeches.
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Wisconsin Aviation Featured on WKOW-TV
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Sergenian’s Wins Gold Standard Award
Media Contact: Jim Geisking, Kennedy Communications, 608-558-0693, jgeisking@kennedyc.com
SERGENIAN’S WINS GOLD STANDARD AWARD
Top honor from World Floor Covering Association
Sergenian’s Floor Coverings, founded in Madison in 1930, was recently honored with the 2017 Gold Standard Award from the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA).
The WFCA recognized Sergenian’s as an “instant standout” for this national award because of their “second-to-none” customer service and “aggressive” sustainability efforts. The WFCA gave Sergenian’s the first place award after evaluating eligible businesses on their knowledge, customer service, quality of store image and code of conduct.
Ten years ago Sergenian’s started the first and only comprehensive carpet reclamation program in the state of Wisconsin. Called Sergenian’s Landfill Free Guarantee, the program has resulted in more than 12 million pounds of carpet recycled.
“We are honored to receive this award, which is really a reflection of how much we value our customers and the greater Madison community,” said Jim Garner, president/CEO of Sergenian’s. “We take great pride in our sustainability efforts, which will benefit generations to come.”
The 2017 Gold Standard Award is not the first recognition received by Sergenian’s. Other recent awards and honors include CEO Jim Garner’s 2016 Ground Floor Award from the Greater Madison Chamber and 2012 induction into InBusiness Magazine’s Hall of Fame; InBusiness Magazine’s Sustainability Award in 2010, Mohawk Greenworks Dealer of the Year in 2009, Starnet Design’s Best Overall Project in 2005, America’s Rug Retailer of the Year in 2003.
For more information regarding Sergenian’s Floor Coverings, please visit sergenians.com. For more information about the WFCA, visit WFCA.org and WFCA-PRO.org.
About Sergenian’s Floor Coverings
Founded in 1930, Sergenian’s aims to provide local and sustainable flooring products of the highest quality and value, with professional service and installation. The company offers wall-to-wall carpet and a wide variety of other floor coverings. The award-winning company and its sustainability efforts are recognized both nationally and locally.