PPAI has announced the winners of its 2026 PPAI Pyramid Awards. This year, 34 different companies took home gold and silver Pyramids. The annual awards honor creative excellence in the promotional products industry and recognize dependable suppliers, outstanding promotions, creative campaigns and exceptional craftsmanship by Association members.
First presented in 1958, the PPAI Pyramid Award represents the pinnacle of achievement and honors the long-standing, collaborative partnerships between the PPAI family of members that differentiate strategic promotional marketing from the buying and selling of products. The PPAI Pyramid Award, sponsored by Pacesetter Awards, has stood the test of time and continues to advance the awareness and prestige of the industry’s talented companies and individuals. The award recognizes promotional products firms and helps shine the spotlight on the collaborative business model unique to the industry.
The winners are listed alphabetically below.
American Solutions for Business
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Educational Programs
BAG MAKERS, Inc.
Silver Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Supplier/Distribution Collaboration
BAMKO
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Consumer Programs
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Sales Inventive Programs
Silver Pyramid: Client Programs – Business to Business Programs
Silver Pyramid: Client Programs – Social Responsibility Programs
BEL Promo
Silver Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Supplier Sales Support Materials
Branded Products
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Tradeshow/Exhibit Traffic Programs
C.C. Creations
Silver Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Self Promotion Campaigns
CE Competitive Edge
Silver Pyramid: Client Programs – Employee Incentive & Recognition Programs
commonsku
Gold Pyramid: Technology Programs – Web Content/Functionality
Silver Pyramid: Technology Programs – eCommerce Website
Totally Chocolate Promo (Formerly Chocolate Chocolate)
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Supplier Decorating
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Special Applications/Processes
City Apparel + Merch
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Not For Profit Programs
CounterPoint
Silver Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Print On Hard Surfaces
Facilisgroup
Gold Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Content Marketing Program
Gemline
Silver Pyramid: Technology Program – Mobile Apps/Mobile Websites
HALO
Gold Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Digital Self Promotion Campaigns
Silver Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Branding Campaigns
Honeycomb Promotional Marketing Agency
Silver Pyramid: Client Programs – Client Programs
HPG Brands
Gold Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Self Promotion Campaigns
Gold Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Supplier Sales Support Materials
Silver Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Cause Advocacy Marketing Programs
IICON Creative Strategies
Silver Pyramid: Client Programs – Not For Profit Programs
INM Marketing Group
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Employee Incentive & Recognition Programs
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Social Responsibility Programs
iPROMOTEu
Silver Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Content Marketing Program
KOOLGATOR
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Print On Textiles
Silver Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Print On Textiles
Koozie Group
Silver Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Special Applications/Processes
MadeToOrder
Gold Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Branding Campaigns
Martket Branding
Silver Pyramid: Client Programs – Client Branding Programs
OPTI Print and Fulfillment
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Etching/Engraving/Laser
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Large Format Printing
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Mascot/Character Product
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Print On Hard Surfaces
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Supplier/Distribution Collaboration
Silver Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Combination of Processes
Silver Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Large Format Printing
Silver Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Mascot/Character Product
Overture Promotions
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Distributor/Supplier Collaboration
PCNA
Gold Pyramid: Technology Programs – eCommerce Website
Silver Pyramid: Technology Programs – Web Content/Functionality
Promotional Partners
Silver Pyramid: Client Programs – Educational Programs
SRG
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Casting/Molding
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Combination of Processes
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Customized Non-Catalog Product
Silver Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Casting/Molding
The Chest
Silver Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Customized Non-Catalog Product
Thumbprint
Gold Pyramid: Technology Programs – Mobile Apps/Mobile Websites
Vantage Apparel
Silver Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Digital Self Promotion Campaigns
Gold Pyramid: Supplier Decorating – Embroidery
Whitestone
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Business to Business Programs
Gold Pyramid: Marketing Programs – Cause Advocacy Marketing Programs
Gold Pyramid: Client Programs – Client Branding Programs
Zagwear
Silver Pyramid: Client Programs – Consumer Programs
