Souvenirs, Gifts and Novelties (SGN) magazine, America’s most trusted publication for the souvenir and resort gift industry, has launched a new awards program that honors gift and souvenir retailers who give back.
The Sunshine Awards recognize destination retailers who support charitable causes through a variety of ways, including volunteer efforts and donations. One special recipient’s story is featured in each issue of SGN and also available online at www.sgnmag.com.
“We’ve been honoring retailers who give back to their communities and charitable causes for over four years in our sister publication Seaside Retailer with the Starfish Award” says Karen Carr, publisher, Breakwall Publishing, which produces both Seaside Retailer and SGN. “We wanted to extend that recognition to retailers in tourist locations across the country. By launching the Sunshine Award, we will highlight the important work that destination retailers do in their communities and beyond to contribute in a positive way.”
Impulse Souvenirs, a wholesale company specializing in original art souvenirs, has been the official sponsor of the Starfish Awards since 2022 and has committed to sponsoring the new Sunshine Awards.
Cory Dean, CEO of Impulse Souvenirs, states, “Impulse Souvenirs is honored to be a part of this program and shining the light on such important work. When retailers give back, it supports the vitality of the communities we live and do business in. We can’t lose sight of how even small efforts can have great impact. By recognizing good works, the hope is that we can encourage more.”
Carr adds, “We are excited to expand our partnership with Impulse Souvenirs with this special sponsorship. Having the added support of such a well-known and respected company will allow us to raise more awareness about the important role retailers play in making the world a better place.”
More information about the awards, including a nomination form is available at www.sgnmag.com/sunshine-award.
