Seaside Retailer, the business magazine for beach, coastal and nautical retailers, has announced Impulse Souvenirs, a wholesale company specializing in original art souvenirs, has become the official sponsor of the magazine’s Starfish Awards.
The Starfish Awards recognize beach, coastal and nautical retailers who support charitable causes through a variety of ways, including volunteer efforts and donations. Named after the well-known Parable of the Starfish, where a young child teaches a man the importance of making a difference to just one starfish, the Starfish Award is an opportunity to share with this niche retail community the efforts being made by the industry as a way to inspire and encourage others.
One special recipient’s story is featured in each issue of Seaside Retailer and also available online at www.seasideretailer.com. Starfish Award Winners will also be recognized during an awards ceremony at the Seaside Retailer Connections Conference, Oct. 3-5, in Orlando, Florida.
“The Starfish Award highlights members of our industry that go above and beyond to make a positive impact in their respective local communities,” says Cory Dean, CEO of Impulse Souvenirs. “It is important that these valiant efforts are recognized and given widespread visibility. By sponsoring these awards, our hope is that it allows for the program to continue recognizing worthy retailers.”
Karen Carr, publisher of Seaside Retailer says, “Impulse Souvenirs has been a great supporter of Seaside Retailer magazine, and we are excited to expand our partnership with this special sponsorship. Having the added support of such a well-known and respected company will allow us to raise more awareness about the important role seaside retailers play in making the world a better place.”
“We are thrilled to be part of this recognition,” says James Melley, Impulse Souvenirs sales manager. “Our industry is a broad, eclectic group of businesses that often keeps our heads down to keep our companies growing and successful. The Starfish Awards underscoring these efforts is an opportunity for us to reflect and encourage us all to look for ways to make a difference. It’s possible to create a major positive ripple effect with a simple question of ‘How can I help?’”
More information on the starfish awards including past winners, is available at www.seasideretailer.com/starfish-award.
