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Crystal D, a Leading Supplier of Corporate Awards, Wins Gold and Silver at the 2009 PPAI Awards Ceremony

January 22, 2009 – St. Paul, Minn. – www.crystal-d.com – Crystal D, a leading supplier of corporate awards, was honored as a gold winner in one category and a silver winner in three categories at the 2009 Promotional Products Association International Awards ceremony.

Crystal D won two product awards: gold in the “Etching-Engraving” category and silver in the “Special Process Not Otherwise Categorized” category.
Trenton CrescentHand-Painted Sphere
Crystal D submitted the crystal Trenton Crescent for the “Etching-Engraving” category. This crystal award was imprinted using a multiple-layered etching technique to create depth and dimension.

For the category, “Special Process Not Otherwise Categorized,” the Hand-Painted Sphere was submitted. After studying a photo, skilled artisans hand-paint the inside of the crystal globe using tiny curved paintbrushes.

Crystal D won two silver Web Awards in the “Functionality/Usability” and “Information/Content” categories.

The Web Award winners were announced during an online ceremony on Jan. 7.

“Winning gold and silver awards is an honor,” says President Chuck Dahlgren. “Crystal D is pleased to be recognized for the hard work that is put into each award.”

Crystal D received their awards and was recognized at the PPAI Awards ceremony during The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas on Jan. 14.

About Crystal D
Crystal D has been a leading supplier of corporate awards to the promotional products industry for more than 15 years. With a total of 1,000+ awards and plaques, eight imprint processes and eight substrates from which to choose, Crystal D is Your Total Award Company!™. Crystal D maximizes technology to communicate with promotional product consultants via a highly functional website and an online order tracking system. For more information, visit www.crystal-d.com.