10/01/2007
Spirit Industry Trade Association (SITA)
Darren J. Thompson, Chairman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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SITA Announces Spirit Industry Award Recipients

The Spirit Industry Trade Association (SITA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2007 Spirit Industry Awards. (Please see the attached PDF for the listing.) Presented in an exciting gala on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the JW Marriott Hotel in New Orleans, LA, the 2007 Spirit Industry Awards were attended by more than 100 representatives of cheer and dance camp, competition and affiliate companies. Winners in 18 different awards categories were presented with beautiful crystal megaphone statues and framed certificates.

Seven inaugural members were inducted into the Spirit Industry Hall of Fame:

Lawrence R. "Herkie" Herkimer, founder of NCA and Cheerleader Supply Co., Jeffery G. Webb, chairman and CEO of Varsity Brands, Inc., Gwen Holtsclaw, president, Cheer Ltd., Inc., Kevin Jones, president/CEO, America's Best Championships and Spirit Innovations, founder of Spirit Innovations, Elaine Pascale, founder/co-owner, World Cup All-Stars, Lance Wagers, president, ACA, Steve Wedge, president, COA.

Photos and DVDs of the event will be sent to all SITA members and will be available to others by request.

Please make plans to attend the 2008 Spirit Industry Awards in Chicago, IL, October 6-8, 2008. It's sure to be an exciting event!

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SITA – Where Your Voice Is Heard!

About the Spirit Industry Trade Association (SITA) – The Spirit Industry Trade Association (SITA) was developed to provide networking opportunities for member companies to exchange ideas and share benefits while working toward the positive development of the spirit industry. Membership is open to company members, affiliate members, international members, and association members. For more information about SITA, visit the web site at www.spiritindustrytrade.com.