EXHIBITOR2012 Awards "Best In Show - New Exhibitor" to The Rogers Company for Trade Show Booth Design

    CLEVELAND, OH, March 28, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Rogers Company, www.therogersco.com announces that on March 6th they were awarded "Best In Show - New Exhibitor" at EXHIBITOR2012 in Las Vegas. The show was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, March 4-8, 2012 and The Rogers Company exhibited for the first time in a 10x20 custom exhibit.

The Best in Show awards were judged by a select group of industry professionals and included several categories for rating. Out of 271 exhibitors, there were 54 new exhibitors being judged in the New Exhibitor category this year. The Rogers Company designed their exhibit to showcase several different materials and the latest in LED technology, including the debut of their new product GloQube which was included in the New Product Showcase.

Along with its eye-catching design and welcoming layout, The Rogers Company also incorporated cause marketing to raise awareness for Dream Foundation within their exhibit space. A specially designed program named "Gift Wrap Generator" allowed attendees to create artwork using a touch screen which will then be incorporated into custom-printed gift wrap for the Dream Foundation's Toy Program. Attendees who created artwork signed on to stay in touch with the fundraiser program and the final results of the gift wrap.

The initial sponsor-driven fundraiser and matching donation from The Rogers Company prior to EXHIBITOR2012 raised over $4,000.00 for Dream Foundation, which allowed them to "adopt" four dreams. The Rogers Company Dream Foundation awareness campaign and fundraiser will continue throughout 2012 and will be accepting donations from clients, vendors and individuals. Erinn Lynch, Director of Communications for Dream Foundation, visited The Rogers Company exhibit the first day of the show. "We are so impressed by the people and the efforts of The Rogers Company. They considered their own resources, talents and industry and found a beautiful way to contribute to families in need. The Rogers Company serves as a wonderful example of how a 'work place can be a giving space' and we are grateful."

"I can't tell you how proud I was of our people and our company. Our theme for the show was, "honored to be of service" which we did our best to demonstrate through our support for Dream Foundation. It was so gratifying to see our vision and creative spirit come to life at the show. From our radiant booth, to the introduction of the GloQube to the Dream Foundation Gift Wrap Generator, people were really impressed with our mission and message. To win 'Best in Show' as a new exhibitor which was judged by industry and marketing professionals is a wonderful honor." says Jeffrey Blackwell, President of The Rogers Company.

The Rogers Company will display the award-winning exhibit in their showroom located in their 150,000 square foot facility in Mentor, OH. The display will feature the new product GloQube in the configuration as well. The Gift Wrap Generator and programs similar to it can also be provided by The Rogers Company in conjunction with the software developer Cyanc Design.

About The Rogers Company

For over 66 years, The Rogers Company has been an award winning designer and manufacturer of branded environments for trade show exhibits, corporate events, lobbies, show rooms and retail environments - essentially any place where communicating a brand is vital. In addition to its 3D marketing services, The Rogers Company is also a full service trade show and event implementation partner providing turnkey services and support for its corporate clients throughout the country.

With its complete design staff, skilled craftsmen and construction facilities, Rogers can custom build a wide range of branded environments to suit any need. Through its strategic partner network, the company also provides a wide range of portable and modular display solutions, support and logistics for international trade shows and private events, and an extensive rental inventory of both custom and portable display products.

For more information on The Rogers Company, please visit www.therogersco.com

About EXHIBITOR2012:

EXHIBITOR2012 is the World Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Corporate Event Marketers. The five-day educational event featured 220 seminars and workshops with the industry's largest exhibit hall. This event is where you will find the latest products and resources shaping the future of exhibiting and corporate event programs. This year's registration was up 4% with a total of 6,011 registrants, as well as 272 exhibitors covering 59,500 square feet of exhibition space. EXHIBITOR2012 offers the industry's only university-affiliated professional certification program (CTSM), with more than 2,000 candidates currently enrolled. For more information visit: http://www.exhibitoronline.com/exhibitorshow/2012/aboutOverview.asp

About Dream Foundation
Founded in 1994, the mission of Dream Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families battling life-threatening illness. Dream recipients are 18 years and older and have been given a limited prognosis of a year or less. Dreams range from basic needs items, like a comfortable chair in which to rest, to family vacations with children. With more than 2,000 anticipated dream requests for 2012, Dream Foundation relies on donations of cash, airline miles and other resources to make dreams come true. Dream Foundation maintains a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator. For more information visit http://www.dreamfoundation.org/ or call (805) 564-2131.

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