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ISPAEXPO2010
Industry recognizes veterans for contributions
T wo
mattress industry veterans were
honored for their outstanding service
to the industry during a breakfast on
March 5 at the ISPA EXPO 2010 in
Charlotte, N.C.
Ray Malkiewicz of Wickline Bedding
Co. in Escondido, Calif., was given the
Russell L. Abolt Exceptional Service
Award for exemplifying the highest level
of devotion to the well-being and betterment
of the bedding industry. He was
nominated for the award by his peers.
Malkiewicz served as chairman of
the International Sleep Products Association
in 1995 and over his career was
involved in the Sleep Products Safety
Council board; ISPA’s Finance, Nominating
and Trade Show committees; and
the Better Sleep Council.
“Ray Malkiewicz has been one of
the most outstanding contributors to
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ISPA during his 40-plus years with the
association,” said Don Wright, ISPA
chairman.
Sandy Van Dyke, president of
Interwoven Group LLC in Conover,
N.C., received the Robert MacMorran
Memorial Award, which is presented by
ISPA’s Suppliers Council to recognize
outstanding service to the industry.
Van Dyke has a long history of service
in the association. He was general
chairman of the Suppliers Council and
has held leadership positions on ISPA’s
board; ISPA’s Finance, Nominating and
Trade Show committees; and the Membership
Task Force.
“Sandy embodies the spirit of hard
work, dedication and partnership in the
bedding industry,” Wright said.
To see a list of past winners, check
www.sleepproducts.org.
Well-deserved honors The International Sleep
Products Association hands out the two
highest industry awards during ISPA EXPO.
This year, ISPA Chairman Don Wright (left)
and Ryan Trainer, (far right) ISPA executive
vice president and general counsel, presented
plaques to Sandy Van Dyke (second from left)
of Interwoven Group LLC and Ray Malkiewicz
of Wickline Bedding Co.
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