The PPAI Supplier Star competition brings annual recognition to supplier members for excelling in communication, service and quality as voted on by member distributors. The PPAI Supplier Star is one of the most sought after and prestigious awards for supplier members and is the mark of a true professional that delivers excellence in product, decoration and overall customer service.
Distributors: This is your opportunity to reward suppliers who consistently meet your greatest expectations and provide top-quality service each and every day!
Suppliers: Use these tools to help promote your eligibility.
ELIGIBILITY & DEADLINES
1. Competition is open to PPAI supplier members with C rating or better in online rating system. Suppliers who have been a member for one year or less will appear in a NEW SUPPLIER category without this qualifier.
2. Sales volume is determined based on supplier, self-reported sales volume for the prior year in promotional products sales only; other business division/unit sales are not included in annual sales volume.
3. A signed sales volume verification form (principal, CEO, CFO) must be on file by 11/30/11 to be eligible for award. Any supplier unwilling to provide this verification will be disqualified.
4. Distributor members’ employees who appear on company roster may cast a vote for 1 supplier in each sales volume category.
5. All balloting is online only.
BALLOTING
Opens: August 13, 2012
Closes: September 28, 2012
VOTES: In casting your votes, consider the overall excellence of the supplier’s service by asking yourself these questions. How often does the supplier:
- promptly respond to my needs – all of my needs?
- deliver on time?
- develop, decorate and ship top-quality product that meets the market needs?
- offer useful sales aids, samples and selling ideas?
- resolve any issues in a fair and timely manner?
DISTRIBUTOR BALLOT:
Click to access the online ballot (your UPIC login ID and password will be required in order to vote). Once you enter the ballot you will have the option of reviewing each sales volume category or you can use a variety of search features to find specific suppliers. You will be able to vote for only one supplier member per sales volume category so select carefully. You are not required to make a selection in every category; votes should reflect your actual business experience.
You may return to the ballot by selecting the “SAVE and FINISH LATER” option. When complete you will see the “SUBMIT” option at the lower right of ballot. If you select the SUBMIT button you will not be able to add or revise your ballot.
For assistance with password and login, please contact membership services 972-258-3000; for other questions, please contact awards@ppai.org or call 972-258-3070