Suttle-Straus Wins Five Best of Category Awards in 2017 Graphics Excellence Competition

Waunakee, WI – Suttle-Straus is excited to announce that the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) has recognized them for printing excellence. Earlier this year, Suttle-Straus submitted several print samples for consideration in GLGA’s annual Graphics Excellence Awards (GEA) competition, one of the largest printing competitions in the nation. Winners were recently notified of their achievements and Suttle-Straus is proud to be the recipient of five Best of Category awards.

Judging for the GEAs was completed in early March by a panel of experts in the print and production industry. Each entry was judged on its own merit in a category with similar printed pieces. The judging criteria included clarity and neatness, richness and tonal qualities of color, paper and ink selection, ink coverage, difficulty of printing, effective contrast or softness, finishing, bindery and overall visual impact. 

In addition to the Best of Category awards, numerous Awards of Excellence and Certificates of Merit were given to other projects. The Best of Category award-winning entries will automatically advance to the Premier Print Awards competition, a nation-wide competition hosted by Printing Industries of America, where each entry has a chance to win the coveted “Benny” award.

Ted Straus, President of Suttle-Straus, states, “We are extremely proud of our dedicated team and the work they put into producing beautiful print pieces. It is a real achievement to continually be recognized as a company that produces top quality, award-winning materials.”

An awards ceremony to celebrate all the winning entries will be held May 24 at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee. Additional awards for Best of Show, Best of State and People’s Choice will be announced that evening.

The five Best of Category winners are as follows:

• Sub-Zero Wolf M Series Cookbook
• Sub-Zero Wolf Westye F Bakke Center Book
• United Soybean Board 2015 National Environmental Audit of Animal Agriculture
• Middleton High School 2015-2016 Yearbook
• Gressco GV Pro Self Mailer

Learn more about these projects at suttle-straus.com or by clicking here.

ABOUT SUTTLE-STRAUS

Suttle-Straus provides comprehensive marketing solutions that incorporate creative, print, wide format, direct mail, transactional mail, kitting and fulfillment services. Their S4 Marketing Resource Center combines these services with cutting-edge technology to advance their clients’ marketing abilities and speed to market. Through long-term, collaborative partnerships, Suttle-Straus continues to provide quality products, exceed expectations, and offer innovative solutions. Learn more at suttle-straus.com.

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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.

OPN-designed Lucille honored with Commercial Design Award

OPN’s design of Lucille, the popular pizzeria and nightclub in the heart of Madison’s Capitol Square District, is the recipient of one of this year’s Commercial Design Awards from InBusiness Magazine. The awards celebrate Dane County’s influence on Wisconsin’s notable architecture. Winners will be honored at a breakfast awards program on April 4 at The Edgewater in Madison.

OPN Architects transformed the century-old brick building at the intersection of King and Pickney Streets, the apex of one of Madison’s signature triangular blocks that form a ring around the city’s downtown capitol square, into the 8,000-plus-square-foot bar and pizzeria, which opened in May 2015. Restaurateurs Patrick Sweeney and Joshua Berkson, who also own the popular Merchant restaurant on the same block, describe the space as “an indoor/outdoor, double-decker, hi-fi American pizza venue.”

Originally a 1900s-era bank, multiple renovations throughout its 100-year history sacrificed the characteristics that were originally a hallmark of the historic building. Historically a gateway connector between the King Street neighborhood and the Capitol Square, as the building changed owners it was used primarily for business, most recently offices for the Isthmus newspaper, and failed to keep up with the neighborhood’s evolution into a vibrant entertainment district. The design marries a relaxed Wisconsin and vintage punk vibe, celebrating the building’s history through soulful reclaimed and modern materials, restoring the connection to the capital square and re-establishing it as a gateway to the neighborhood.

The adaptive reuse and restoration of this iconic historic building into an open, transparent, welcoming, and energetic restaurant has revitalized a significant corner at Madison’s city center by drawing people into the space and becoming a focal point for the Capitol Square and the entire entertainment district.

Madison Business Coach Receives Executive Coach of the Year Award

CONTACT:
Susan Thomson, CEO, ActionCOACH of Madison
susanthomson@actioncoach.com, 608-441-5374

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Madison Business Coach Receives Executive Coach of the Year Award

Mike McKay, partner in ActionCOACH of Madison, named Executive Coach of the Year for the Americas at the 2017 Business Excellence Forum and Awards

MADISON, WI and HOUSTON, TX– Mike McKay, partner in ActionCOACH of Madison, was named winner for the Executive Coach of the Year for the Americas at the 2017 Business Excellence Awards, which was held at The Westin in Houston, Texas on February 20, 2017.

“I’ve been blessed to work with great clients for the past 4+ years as a business and executive coach,” McKay said. “Our team at ActionCOACH of Madison now includes experts in marketing, hiring, profitability, sales and general management, and we continue to grow thanks to our clients’ support and exceeding their expectations.”

McKay and his company, ActionCOACH of Madison, have carved out a niche in business and executive coaching focused on profit growth for business owners and executives. With far-reaching expertise in operations and corporate management, McKay is driven by the pursuit of decisive results for his clients.

The Business Excellence Awards – which are hosted by ActionCOACH, the top international business coaching firm – honor the “best of the best” in small and medium sized businesses from around the globe. In addition to honoring the top business coaches in the world, the awards also showcase exceptional results for ActionCOACH client companies.

“One of our clients was awarded Marketing Program of the Year, and we couldn’t be prouder of Kati Whitledge, founder of Be Inspired Salon,” McKay said. “While it’s an honor to receive recognition as Coach of the Year, it’s fantastic to have clients celebrated for their excellence!”

The 2017 Business Excellence Forums and Awards are part of ActionCOACH’s ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence and business re-education for owners and teams who operate and work in small and medium-sized businesses. In addition to the awards ceremony, the Business Excellence Forum featured seminars with top speakers in the world of business, including Keith Cunningham, Ivan Misner, Tim Brown, Richard Maloney, Paul Dunn and ActionCOACH Founder and Chairman Brad Sugars.

About ActionCOACH of Madison

ActionCOACH is the world’s number one business and executive coaching firm (Entrepreneur Magazine, 2005-2010), with more than 1,000 offices in 32 countries. ActionCOACH has been recognized locally as a finalist by InBusiness Magazine’s Executive Choice participants three consecutive years (2009-2011), and is a Global Top 100 performing firm.

Three Madison Businesses Recognized at 2017 Business Excellence Forum

CONTACT:
Susan Thomson, CEO
ActionCOACH of Madison
susanthomson@actioncoach.com
608-441-5374

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Three Madison Businesses Recognized at 2017 Business Excellence Forum

Be Inspired Salon Inc, wins Best Overall Marketing Program Award

MADISON, WI and HOUSTON, TX – Kati Whitledge, founder of Be Inspired Salon Inc. (www.beinspiredsalon.com), was named the winner for the Best Overall Marketing Program – Americas at the 2017 Business Excellence Awards, which was held at The Westin in Houston, Texas on February 20, 2017.

The Business Excellence Awards – which was hosted by ActionCOACH, the top international business coaching firm – honor the “best of the best” in small and medium sized businesses from around the world, and uses the event to showcase exceptional results achieved by business owners, entrepreneurs, their teams and their companies.

Whitledge and her company received the highest honor in the Best Overall Marketing Program category. Be Inspired Salon Inc. has carved out a niche in marketing for salon owners in all of the US.

“Since joining Mike McKay at ActionCOACH of Madison in 2012, I’ve expanded my salon and doubled our revenue. It’s allowed me the flexibility and freedom to simultaneously start three unique businesses while maintaining a standard of excellence within our salon,” Whiledge said. “This event gave me the opportunity to meet the best leaders in business from across the globe. When you sign up to work with ActionCOACH, you’re tapping into the success of your coach as well as the success of everyone they’re associated with. I’m grateful for every lesson, resource, and opportunity Mike has given me.”

ActionCOACH of Madison also had other clients who were recognized at the 2017 Business Excellence Forum and Awards as finalists in three additional categories:

–Peterson Technology Group (www.petersontechgroup.com), founded by Kevin Peterson, was a finalist in the Best Service Business with Less Than 10 People category.

–Kati Merical and Todd Hultman of Cabinet Masters (www.lifekitchens.com) were a finalist in the Fastest Growing Business category.

–In addition to winning the Best Overall Marketing Program award, Whitledge was a finalist in the Young CEO of the Year category

The 2017 Business Excellence Forums and Awards are part of ActionCOACH’s ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence and business re-education for owners and teams who operate and work in small-and-medium sized businesses. In addition to the awards ceremony, the Business Excellence Forum featured seminars with top speakers in the world of business, including Keith Cunningham, Ivan Misner, Tim Brown, Richard Maloney, Paul Dunn and ActionCOACH Founder and Chairman Brad Sugars.

About ActionCOACH of Madison
ActionCOACH is the world’s number one business and executive coaching firm (Entrepreneur Magazine, 2005-2010), with more than 1,000 offices in 32 countries. ActionCOACH has been recognized locally as a finalist by InBusiness Magazine’s Executive Choice participants three consecutive years (2009-2011), and is a Global Top 100 performing firm.