2007 SITA AWARDS
The Spirit Industry Trade Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2007 Spirit Industry Awards. Presented in an exciting gala on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the JW Marriott Hotel in New Orleans, LA, the 2007 Spirit Industry Awards was attended by more than 100 representatives of cheer and dance camp, competition and affiliate companies. Winners in 18 different awards’ categories were presented with beautiful crystal megaphone statues and framed certificates. The entire list of winners can be seen at the SITA website--www.spiritindustrytrade.com. NCSSE companies winning awards are as follows: COA for Best Use of Lighting, Sound and Set Design, COA for Best Website (tied with JamFest), COA, Cheer Ltd., Coastal Alliance Corporation and NCSSE for Best New Product or Service (safety flip cards), COA for Best AD (The Road to the Ultimate Cup), Darren Thompson (Cheer Ltd.) Leadership Award, COA for Best Philanthropic Initiative (CHEERforLIFE). Seven inaugural members were inducted into the Spirit Industry Hall of Fame: Lawrence R. "Herkie" Herkimer, founder of NCA and Cheerleader Supply Co., Jeffery G. Webb, chairman and CEO of Varsity Brands, Inc., Gwen Holtsclaw, president, Cheer Ltd., Kevin Jones, president/CEO, America's Best Championships and Spirit Innovations, founder of Spirit Innovations, Elaine Pascale, founder/co-owner, World Cup All-Stars, Lance Wagers, president of ACA, Steve Wedge, president, COA.