Michael C. Fina

For Immediate Release

Michael C. Fina Executive Team Members Receive Certification from Recognition Professionals International^®

NEW YORK, NY (June 4, 2008) — Michael C. Fina, a leading provider of global corporate employee recognition programs, is pleased to announce that members of its executive team have successfully completed the Certified Recognition Professional^® (CRP) Program offered by the Recognition Professionals International (RPI).

“Our experience, reputation and up-to-date skills and methods are primary contributors to our company’s distinction as the leading North American provider of employee recognition programs,” said Jeffrey Fina, vice president, Michael C. Fina. “Successfully completing this comprehensive recognition training program and earning certification from RPI means a great deal to our organization, as well as our customers.”

In accordance with Michael C. Fina’s stringent quality controls, and high customer experience standards and service, pursuing and attaining CRP certification is an important training and premium credential that is valued and recognized among Michael C. Fina’s customers, colleagues and peers.

According to RPI, all effective recognition programs are dynamic cycles of assessment, strategy, implementation, and review. While this is easy to define, it’s difficult to execute well. Recognition Professionals International developed the Certified Recognition Professional (CRP) program and curriculum to guide participants through this Best Practice process and produce measurable benefits for their organizations.

The four-course curriculum includes:

Course 1. Structuring Recognition Programs for Success
Course 2. Strategic Planning and Measurement
Course 3. Recognition Management and Maintenance
Course 4. Applying Recognition Systems

ABOUT MICHAEL C. FINA
As a family owned and operated business since 1935, Michael C. Fina offers cost-effective, state-of-the-art recognition solutions to multi-national corporations, with a strict focus on world-class customer service.

Michael C. Fina, headquartered in New York, is the fastest growing employee recognition company in North America. Known for their exceptional quality products and services, many Fortune 500 companies rely on their programs. Michael C. Fina’s dedication to perfecting the way employee recognition programs are implemented sets them apart from their competition. For more information about Michael C. Fina employee recognition programs call (800) 999-3462 or visit www.mcfawards.com.

About Recognition Professionals International (RPI)
Recognition Professionals International, formerly NAER, is an international non-profit association of employers existing to study, develop and promote systems that enhance employee engagement and performance through employee recognition. Research findings show that formal, informal and day-to-day recognition programs, when linked to the organizations values and goals, can create a culture of recognition that enhances employee engagement, performance and retention.

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