NAUMD Announces the Best Uniforms of the Year at 2010 Including Two from Disney
Disney, Royal Caribbean, California Highway Patrol named amongst top apparel programs
(March 11, 2010) The North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) announced the winners of the Image of the Year Awards and Best Dressed Public Safety Awards during the 2010 NAUMD Convention & Expo in Las Vegas. These award programs recognize high achievement in the design, creation and manufacture of imagewear apparel.
“From the officer who arrests criminals to the doorman who greets you when you arrive at a hotel, uniforms are an integral part of any customer-facing business,” said Richard Lerman, President and CEO of the NAUMD. “This year’s winners are a dynamic group of companies who have created a competitive edge in their businesses by placing a strong focus on the image of their staff.”
For more than 31 years, the NAUMD’s Image of the Year Awards honor uniform manufacturers and distributors that have mastered the concept of fashion and function within image and market planning. Specifically designed to assist in identifying staff and professionals, imagewear can also extend a company’s brand, increase safety, enhance interior décor and improve employee morale. Winners in each category represent apparel programs with distinct purposes or functions within their industry.
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2010 NAUMD IMAGE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS |
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CASINO RESORT: |
RESTAURANT FINE DINING: |
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| Unisync for Niagara Fallsview Casino | The Walt Disney Company for Sanaa | |
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HEALTHCARE: |
RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS: |
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| Cintas for Florida Hospital Cardio Institute | G&K Service for Ruby’s ampm | |
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HOTEL MULTI-UNIT: |
CRUISE LINES: |
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| Superior Uniform Group for Hilton Corporate | Cintas for Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas | |
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HOTEL SINGLE UNIT: |
TRANSPORTATION: |
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| Omega Frontline Pan Pacific Vancouver | Apparel Solutions for Hawaiian Airlines | |
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HOTEL SINGLE UNIT-LUXURY: |
SERVICE/INDUSTRY: |
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| Cintas for The Pierre Hotel | Brookhurst Inc. for Mary Kay | |
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RESTAURANTS MULTI-UNIT: |
SPORTS ARENA OR FACILITY: |
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| Superior Uniforms Group for Ruby’s Diner | Walt Disney Company for ESPN Wide World of Sports | |
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RESTAURANTS FAST FOOD: |
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: |
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| Cintas for Panda Express | G&K Services for Class V | |
The convention also announced the winners of the second-annual Best Dressed Public Safety Awards to acknowledge the importance of professional, neat, well-fitted, and identifiable uniforms in police, fire and other first-responder public safety. Winners were selected in seven categories from an independent panel of judges including those from public safety institutions, officials and media representatives.
2010 NAUMD BEST DRESSED PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD WINNERS
POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER 50 OFFICERS: Red the Uniform Tailor for Old Saybrook Police Department
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (Tie): Guidry’s Uniforms for Vermillon Parish Sheriff’s Department
Nye Uniforms for Roscommon County Sheriff’s Department
STATE AGENCY: Fecheimer for California Highway Patrol
SPECIAL AGENCY: Galls Aramark for US Mint Police
SPECIAL ORGANIZATION: Perfection Uniforms for West Virginia Sheriff’s Association
UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT: Red the Uniform Tailor for University of Delaware Campus Police
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT: R. Nicholls Distributing, Inc. for Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
For more information the first-annual Best Dressed Public Safety Awards, IOY Awards or the 2010 NAUMD Convention and Exhibition contact NAUMD by calling 212.736.3010 or visit www.naumd.com.
-- Posted March 15, 2010