Award Maven (PPAI 884998, Standard-Plus) has announced that Larry Frodyma has joined the company as vice president of promotional products.

• Frodyma brings extensive experience in distributor operations, supplier relationships and large-scale promotional products execution.
• Award Maven will begin rolling out an expanded promotional products catalog this month, with additional supplier integrations and service enhancements planned for early 2026.

“Larry adds valuable leadership and operational experience that strengthens how we serve our clients across both awards and branded merchandise,” says Carmen Elise, CEO of Award Maven. “His addition supports the direction we are building toward as a company.”

Proforma (PPAI 196835, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 3 distributor, has announced two new wins from the 2025 Graphic Design USA American Inhouse Design Awards.

This year, Proforma earned top recognition for two standout campaigns:

• Sustainability is Served – honored for its creative promotional strategy highlighting eco-conscious brand solutions.
• The Perfect Pair – recognized for its creative excellence through collaboration between Mike Goebel, distributor owner of Proforma One Marketing, an internal “Mastermind Group,” and the brand team at Proforma’s Support Center.

“These awards reflect the creativity and strategy we bring to every project,” says Tim Nale, chief brand officer at Proforma. “Our goal is always to deliver campaigns that not only look exceptional but also help our distributor owners open new conversations with their clients. Seeing these efforts recognized on a national stage is incredibly meaningful for our entire team.”