In a beautiful event against the backdrop of a snowy Progressive Field (yes, that's Rachel on the jumbotron!), ten local Marketing Executives were honored on February 10th with a Distinguished Marketing and Sales Award by SME Cleveland. The DMSA is the profession's premier honor to acknowledge excellence and provide community recognition for outstanding sales and marketing achievements. Selection criteria is based on the demonstration of the highest business, professional and ethical standards, including:
- Outstanding sales and marketing achievements
- Extraordinary consumer or customer development
- Successful leadership in sales and marketing management
- Superior planning and organizational skills
- Strong community and professional involvement
Emceed by Connie Dieken and Mike Mulhall, past SME president, the Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland also recognized Joseph Scaminance, Chairman and CEO of OM Group, as their Business Executive of the Year, for his leadership, vision and push for innovation.
Rachel Downey, Studio Graphique’s president, was one of this year's youngest recipients and was among exceptional company. Other winners include marketing executives from organizations such as the Cleveland Cavaliers/Lake Erie Monsters, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Corporate College and the American Heart Association. For a complete list and details of the event,
visit the SME Cleveland website.