Michael C. Fina

For Immediate Release

Michael C. Fina Wins PRESTIGIOUS 2008
AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARD^SMChosen as "Best Management Team" at Stevie^®Awards

NEW YORK, NY (June 16, 2008) — Michael C. Fina, a leading provider of global corporate employee recognition programs, won a Stevie Award for Best Management Team at The 2008 American Business Awards on Friday, June 13.

The awards were presented during ceremonies at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The ceremonies were hosted by Cheryl Casone of Fox Business Network and broadcast nationwide on radio by the Business TalkRadio Network.

“We’re where we are today because of our motto, “We don’t want to be the biggest, we want to be the best,” said George Fina, President, Michael C. Fina. “The core of our business is based on providing the best customer experience and highest quality products and standards in the reward and recognition industry.”

“It is a great honor to be recognized by one of the most respected and competitive awards programs in business,” said Charles Fina, Executive Vice President, Michael C. Fina. “This is a testament to our business and to each individual employee. Our success wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and hard work of every person in our organization.”

For more than 45 years, Charles and George have worked together to successfully propel Michael C. Fina from a local New York company to become the fastest growing employee recognition corporation in North America. The two brothers have devoted their time to developing innovative technologies that provide the best solutions and services available to their customers.

“I am extremely proud of the brand that Michael C. Fina’s products and services have become. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our services with the latest technologies and solutions available,” added George Fina.

Stevie Awards were presented in over 40 categories including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, and Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program. More than 2,600 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration.

Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges and Advisors and their staffs selected Stevie winners from among the finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May, 2008.

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists and Stevie Award winners are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.

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 THE STEVIE AWARDS

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in business worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

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