Opening Reception Draws Enthusiastic AWMA Crowd

AWMA Show Welcome Reception

Submitted by jsmoulton on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:21

A crowded room full of AWMA Show attendees enjoyed the hors d’oeuvres and ice sculptures during the AWMA Show Welcome Reception at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Photo © 2010 Exposures Ltd. Photography

Bud Kelley presented the Lifetime Achievement Award

Submitted by jsmoulton on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:23

AWMA Chairman Jon Burklund presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Bud Kelley, who recently retired from the Illinois Association of Tobacco and Candy Distributors.

Photo © 2010 Exposures Ltd. Photography

Altria Sales & Distribution Sponsor AWMA Welcome Reception

Submitted by jsmoulton on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:24

A group of Altria representatives stand in front of an ice sculpture resembling one of the company’s products.  Altria Sales & Distribution sponsored the opening night reception at the AWMA Show.

Photo © 2010 Exposures Ltd. Photography

The opening reception, sponsored by Altria Sales & Distribution, drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of AWMA member company professionals and suppliers who mingled together and prepared plans for the next two full days of show activity.  Ice sculptures designed in the shapes of Altria products were a conversation topic throughout the evening.

“Our show is off to an outstanding start,” said AWMA President & CEO Scott Ramminger. “The Buyers Program was excellent and the crowd was great. Tonight’s reception indicates that we will have one of our best shows ever.”