News January 15, 2026

Promo Industry Excellence Recognized at Facilisgroup’s 17th Annual TASA Awards

The ceremony honored the suppliers and distributors who often work behind the scenes to drive the industry forward.

By  Tara Lerman

Key Takeaways

• Facilisgroup celebrated excellence across the promo industry at its 17th annual TASA Awards this week.

• The evening’s honorees included The Specialty Company (asi/341203), which took home Partner of the Year, and Terry Town (asi/90913), named Supplier of the Year.

This week, high-performing suppliers and distributors were recognized at Facilisgroup’s 17th annual TASA Awards, which celebrate excellence across the promo industry.

The ceremony took place on Jan. 13 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas during the PPAI Expo and celebrated standout companies and individuals. The ceremony also recognized 368 sales professionals who surpassed $1 million in sales during 2025.

TSC Partner of the Year

The Specialty Company (asi/341203) is named Partner of the Year at Facilisgroup’s annual TASA Awards.

“Each year, the TASAs remind us that our greatest strength is not any single tool or initiative; it’s the people and companies behind the work,” said Chris Lee, president of Facilisgroup and a member of the Counselor Power 50 list of the industry’s most influential people. “We are proud to celebrate the partners who lead with integrity, share what they have learned and elevate everyone around them.”

The Specialty Company (asi/341203) was named Partner of the Year, the event’s highest distinction, for demonstrating exceptional leadership, championing best practices and consistently contributing new ideas and knowledge to the industry.

Meanwhile, San Diego-headquartered supplier Terry Town (asi/90913) took home the Supplier of the Year award for its commitment to innovation, sustainability leadership and meaningful community impact.

Terry Town Supplier of the Year

Terry Town (asi/90913) employees pose with their Supplier of the Year award.

Additional winners include:

  • Customer Service Rep of the Year: Christine Rinehart, B-Squared (asi/129577)
  • Finance Person of the Year: Larissa Trox, Walker-Clay (asi/354530)
  • The Inspire Award: Steve Carter, Dei Rossi Marketing (asi/178198)
  • Excellence in Electrifi: Greyson Feichtinger, Midwest Promotional Group (asi/270800)
  • ThreeSixty Award: Georgie Wiebe, You Name It Specialties (asi/365123)
  • emPOWER Award: Carolyn Phillips, HF Custom Solutions (asi/173250)
  • Facilis Cares, Distributor: Ideal Promotions (asi/229789)
  • Facilis Cares, Supplier: Storm Creek (asi/89879)
  • Preferred Champion Award: Artina Promotional Products (asi/125290)