We are incredibly proud to recognize the award winners for 2015:<\/p>\n
Mission Possible Award<\/h3>\n
This award recognizes a person who takes small ideas and turns them into big ideas that drive traffic and sales.
\nWinner: Colleen Hendon of Roseville, CA<\/i><\/p>\n
This award recognizes a consummate team player, who always looks for ways to share with others. This award is presented to store owners or managers who take a product or category and make it a hot trend. These stores formed popular YoYo and Kendama clubs. This award recognizes a person who is always willing to lend a hand; expecting nothing in return. The Discovery Awards are presented to store owners who shared best-selling product throughout the past year. The key factor in winning a discovery award is to share results. This award recognizes a store owner that works with the graphics department to creatively manage inventory and market product effectively. These awards are presented to store owners who demonstrate both creativity and innovation in their marketing and in-store events. The WOW Award was developed to honor stores who have taken the WOW customer experience to the next level. This award recognizes store owners striving to learn and grow on a quest to be #1. This award recognizes store owners who purchased an existing store and improved performance. This award goes to a store owner who is making contributions that truly impact the company and the LE Brand. This award recognizes store owners who are taking charity work to the next level.![\"Convention](\"https:\/\/fran.learningexpress.com\/wpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Convention-2015-532-smaller1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTeam Player Award<\/h3>\n
\nWinner: Cindy O’Hara, Alpharetta & East Cobb, GA<\/i><\/p>\nTrendsetter Award<\/h3>\n
\nWinners:
\nColleen Hendon, Roseville, CA
\nLes and Heather Crosby, Highlands Ranch, CO
\nHeidi Perino, St. George, UT<\/i><\/p>\nHelping Hand Award<\/h3>\n
\nWinners: Ed & Shelley Hobson, Wilmington, NC<\/i><\/p>\nDiscovery Awards<\/h3>\n
\nWinners:
\nMary Lewis, Brookfield, WI – Simon Carabineer
\nRick Derr, Lake Zurich, IL \u2013 Shopkins
\nColleen Hendon, Roseville, CA – Minecraft
\nKristin Janger and Shannon Fritz, Cypress and Town & Country, TX – Bean Boozled Jelly Bean Beads
\nHal and Kathryn Cook, Dallas, TX – Two Bros Bows
\nBarry and Chery Weiss and Manager Mark Hatcher, Blue Bell & King of Prussia, PA – Logo Loops Headbands
\nSpecial thanks to Cindy O’Hara, Alpharetta & East Cobb, GA – Logo Loops Headbands.<\/i><\/p>\nProduct Promotion Award<\/h3>\n
\nWinner: Mary Lewis, Brookfield, WI<\/i><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nMarketing Awards<\/h3>\n
\nWinners:
\nWayne and Jeanne Murry, Steve and Rhonda Solomon, Mandeville, LA
\nKris and Stefanie Dunlop, Citrus Park, FL<\/i><\/p>\nWOW Award<\/h3>\n
\nWinners: Dee Senter and Paige Watson, Irmo and Lexington, SC<\/i><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nStriving for Success Award<\/h3>\n
\nWinners: Isaac Bendrao and Valerie Zafrany, Aventura, FL<\/i><\/p>\n180 Award<\/h3>\n
\nWinners:
\nChris and Pam Stolz, University Park, FL
\nVinny and Michell Albanese, Saucon Valley, PA<\/i><\/p>\nImpact Award<\/h3>\n
\nWinner: Rick Derr, Lake Zurich, IL<\/i><\/p>\nBob Conger Charitable Giving Award<\/h3>\n
\nWinners: Steve Wickham, Erica Orient and Andrea Waldin, Wyomissing, PA<\/i><\/p>\n