2008 Innovative Products Gallery Awards

Motivation Show Attendees Pick Their Favorite Items

Attendees at the 2008 Motivation Show voted for their favorite offerings from among a vast array of innovative products and services this year. The IPG Awards highlight the “best of the best” in branded awards, gift certificates, promotional products, incentive travel and online technology offerings. The biggest honor in receiving this award is that these are the products that industry buyers say are their favorites. In order, they are:

1. Earth Gear – Heys EcoCase
Contact: George L. Cassius; 718-338-0177;
2. Incentive Concepts – Armand Billiards Group Fusion Table
Contact: Mary Pat Killmer; 888-862-9283;  
3. National Incentive Brands – Dell Studio Hybrid
Contact: Allison Wooten; 800-441-7469;  
4. Canon – PowerShot SD1100 IS
Contact: Joe Romeo; 866-50-CANON;  
5. Coby Electronics Corporation – DP-152 Digital Photo Viewer
Contact: Craig Hassler; 800-688-COBY  
6. Aruba Off Road Adventure Tour
Contact: David Flack; 480-994-4434;  
7. Canon – VIXIA HF10 High Definition Camcorder
Contact: Joe Romeo; 866-50-CANON;  
8. Premco – Flip Mino Camcorder
Contact: Jon Millen/Matt Osborn; 303-771-2942;  
9. Bowers & Wilkins – Zeppelin Speakers
Contact: Tyler Fairchild; 978-357-0413;  
10. Bushnell – Backtrack GPS
Contact: Ann Blackhurst; 913-752-3457;

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1. Earth Gear – Heys EcoCase 

First in a series of products under the new line of Green Travel from Heys, the EcoCase is made from 100% recycled plastic, offering environmental benefits such as reducing waste and greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. The EcoCase is “spinner” luggage with 4 wheels that’s very durable due to its flexible plastic material (ABS) that’s designed to absorb impacts. It’s also lightweight, expandable and has special Piggy-Back straps – which are usually only found on soft-sided luggage. It has a fully lined interior with a built-in divider and mesh pocket, as well as an internal telescopic handle with a push-button locking system.

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2. Incentive Concepts – Armand Billiards Group Fusion Table

When it comes to family home entertainment, the Fusion Table has exactly what you need to create those unique, memorable moments – a designer dining table that’s also a quality pool table and game table right in your dining room! After dinner, open up the Fusion Table and play a game of pool. Billiards is one the only games that can bring together young and old, male and female, friends and neighbors. Easily elevates from a 29” dining table to a 33” optimum height pool table. Base frames available in stainless steel, powder-coated steel and wooden styles, including a choice of five wood finishes.

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3. National Incentive Brands – Dell Studio Hybrid

The Dell Studio Hybrid is Dell’s most unique, stylish, and conscientious desktop PC. Designed to fit into your environment while protecting the environment. Features include ultra-compact design with Intel mobile technology; performance slot-load DVD and HDMI; and six interchangeable color sleeves.

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4. Canon – PowerShot SD1100 IS

Color communicates, making the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH the ultimate image-maker. Five fashion-forward hues expressed in pure aluminum add a new burst of excitement to Canon’s Perpetual Curve design. Of course, a camera that brings out the best in you also delivers Canon’s most advanced technology features. Packed with 8.0 Megapixels; D!GiC III Image Processor; and 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II.

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5. Coby Electronics Corporation – DP-152 Digital Photo Viewer

Take your memories wherever you go with the Coby DP-152 Digital Photo Viewer. A compact and easy way to store your photo files, this photo keychain is convenient and portable, featuring an easy-to-use carabiner with “gate-lock” design for secure attachment. Its full-color LCD display can present all your memorable moments in slideshow mode at the touch of a button. Displays JPEG, GIF, and BMP image files. Stores over 60 photos. Integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery. USB port for fast file transfers. Digital clock and calendar display.

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