BEA 2011 Countdown: Blue-Ribbon Event for Publishers

The Mom's Choice Awards has been attending BookExpo America since 2006, and each year we come home with ideas on ways to help our alumni in the publishing industry better leverage the value of our prestigious award.

Several years ago we introduced our jewel-quality lapel pin. Perfect for adding to your lanyard and name tag. It is a great ice breaker because people invariably ask about the Mom's Choice Awards ... and it opens the door for you to talk about your award-winning products.

• Alumni & Judges - If you've attended BEA previously, you received a jewel-quality pin. Please make sure it's packed with your show materials. We only bring pins for first-time show attendees. 
• All alumni and judges - stop by the booth to get stickers for your badge to show your special status.

New this year are our Rosette Ribbons for honoree publisher booths. Add them to a book or hang them on your banner to give visitors the added confidence that your products are family-friendly!

• Publishers - We'll be setting up booth #2264 on Monday, so feel free to stop by and pick up your ribbons. Or, you can request that we deliver them to you. Send your request to help [at] momschoiceawards [dot] com.
• Alumni - Even if you can't attend BEA this year, you can get that ribbon on your award-winning product by letting your publisher know how to get it. 

BookExpo America is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to showcase your family-friendly media, products, and distinctions. Ribbons and pins are yet another way to make it easy for librarians, retailers, families, and educators to navigate the vast array of products and services and make informed decisions.