AWARDS

Proud Winner of the Most Prestigious Award in the Industry

Towel Specialties was honored in 2018 by the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) as the Supplier of the Year, having been selected from over 3,000 industry suppliers. That’s across all product categories, with Towel Specialties earning the highest performance levels in product decoration, on time delivery, communication, problem resolution, and product quality. Our philosophy is simple: 100% Customer Satisfaction is all that matters to us. This level of dedication dates back to 1985 and allows our customers to consistently leave “a quality impression that lasts”. Watch Video

Voted #1 fifteen consecutive years as the ASI Counselor Magazine Distributor Choice Award Winner in Towels & Robes category

Towel Specialties is one of only a select few amount of suppliers to win first place in the Distributor Choice Award for 15 consecutive years. Presentation of this award was discontinued after January 2021; the list below reflects all of the awards received prior to this:

2021 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes" category.
2021 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Blankets" category.
2020 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes" category.
2020 - Distributor Choice Award, Finalist, "Blankets" category.
2019 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes" category.
2019 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Blankets" category.
2018 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes" category.
2017 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes" category.
2016 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes" category.
2015 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes" category.
2014 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes" category.
2013 - TWO Distributor Choice Awards, Best Supplier, 'Towels and Robes' and 'Wearable Accessories' categories.
2012 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes' category.
2011 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes' category.
2010 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes' category.
2009 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes' category.
2009 - Product Design Award, Runner-Up, Housewares category (For Saddle Bag Cooler & Tote)
2008 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes' category.
2007 - Distributor Choice Award, Best Supplier, "Towels and Robes' category.

PromoMarketing Magazine Supplier Excellence Awards

2021 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category

2020 - 2nd Place, Towels and Textiles category

2019 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category
2018 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category
2017 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category
2016 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category
3rd Place, Apparel and Soft Goods Decorator category
2015 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category
2014 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category
2013 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category
2012 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category
2011 - 2nd Place, Towels and Textiles category
2010 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category
2008 - 1st Place, Towels and Textiles category

PPAI Awards

Pyramid Award in the "Printing on Textiles" category - Silver Winner, 2019 and 2021
PPAI Image Award in the "Integrated Supplier Marketing" category ("Best Catalog, 76-150 pages") - Gold Winner, 2017, Silver Winner, 2018
Supplier Star Finalist for best supplier in S-8 category.
Supplier Golden Achievement Award for Screenprinting on Textiles. Campaign: Estee Lauder, Beyond Paradise.
Supplier Achievement Award for Sublimation. Campaign: Shark Week.
Supplier Golden Achievement - Silver for Screenprinting on Textiles. Campaign: Chevy Parts.
Silver Award for Most Creative New Entry Designed For Promotional Product Use. Product: 4-in-1 Blanket/Poncho/Seat Cushion/Backpack.

SGIA Golden Image Awards for Excellence in Decorating

2019 - 1st place, Campaign: Steve Madden, 2nd place; Campaign: Toy Story 4, 3rd Place, Capaign: L.U. Chopard. Honorable Mention: VA Claim Pros (Excellence in digital decorating on textiles).
2017 - 1st place, Campaign: Froster/Circle K. Honorable Mention, Campaign: Hartford Steam Boiler (Excellence in digital decorating on textiles).
2016 - 2nd place, Campaign: Cargaritaville. 3rd place, Campaign: Shark Week (excellence in digital decorating on textiles).
2015 - 2nd place, Campaign: Brasfield & Gorrie/Suntrust Stadium. Honorable Mention: Shark Week (Excellence in digital decorating on textiles).
2013 – 1st Place, Campaign: New Sheriff in Town, 2nd Place, Campaign: Bally's, 3rd Place: Shipyard Brewing.
2011 - Two Honorable Mentions.
2009 -1st Place. Campaign: Bay Lake Tower (excellence in multi-color screenprinting)
2009 -1st Place. Campaign: Chambord (excellence in 4 color process screenprinting)
2008 -1st Place. Campaign: Snap On Tools
2007 - Honorable Mention: Coast of Utopia
2006 - Honorable Mention: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida
2004 - 1st Place. Campaign: Estee Lauder, Beyond Paradise.
2003 – 1st Place and 3rd Place
2002 – 2nd Place
2000 – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place plus two honorable mentions
1998 – 1st Place (NFL Films), 1 Award for Merit, 1 Honorable Mention

ASI Spirit Award

Most Innovative New Product Product: Kelsyus Beach Mat

Miscellaneous Awards and Achievements

2018 - Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA) Supplier of the Year
2017 - Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA) Supplier of the Year
2017 - Marketing Edge Magazine selects '4-in-1' Blanket as "Product of the Year".