Kim Helgeson, RDI, and Jim Endean, two longtime members of the Retail Design Institute, are being honored for their contributions to the association. The announcement was made at the Institute’s Fall Board of Directors’ meeting in Los Angeles, September 17, 2017.
“The Retail Design Institute is blessed with many passionate, creative individuals willing to dedicate their time and resources to furthering the mission of this organization and to the advancement of our industry as a whole,” explains James Farnell, RDI, International Chairman. “Our Member Recognition program awards those who have consistently exceeded expectations by demonstrating their commitment and we are truly grateful for their continued support.”
Professional Member of the Year, Kim Helgeson, RDI
President, Southern California Chapter; Store Design & Visual Merchandising Manager, Mattel; FIDM Educator, Merchandise Presentation/Store Design; design:retail magazine Editorial Board Member
“Kim is a tour de force and has demonstrated how setting a strategy and working the plan made her this year’s Professional Member of the Year. Congratulations Kim and thank you for your devotion to the Southern California Chapter and the Institute overall.” Brian Dyches FRDI, Director/REX Retail.
Trade Member of the Year – Jim Endean
Communications Chair, New York Chapter; International Communication Chairman; Senior VP New Business Development, Innomark Communications
“Jim is an exemplary Institute member, as demonstrated by his consistently enthusiastic level of support he provides to the NY Chapter,” recalls Peter-Tolin Baker, RDI. “As an active Board member, he has made his mark on improving Chapter communications, educational outreach, and overall quality of events. In addition, Jim has participated as Communication Chairman on the International Board.”
“Jim’s contribution to the NY Chapter would best be described as best-in-class for a trade member. He’s played a long game and has become a great ambassador within the chapter culture and Institute spirit. Congratulations Jim and thank you for your support.” Brian Dyches FRDI, Director/REX Retail.
On the recommendation of the Awards Committee, the Board of Directors announces creation of an additional award to begin next year. The “Certificate of Appreciation: offers each Chapter the opportunity to recognize one individual from either Student, Associate, Allied, Educator, Life or Media Membership level for their contribution to the Institute. Of those nominated and recognized within each Chapter, the International Awards Committee will select a single member in good standing for recognition with the Certificate of Appreciation.
About the Member Recognition Awards: Professional members of the Institute have a yearly duty and privilege to recognize those members who move our Industry forward and whose volunteer efforts are most supportive to our Chapters. The 2017 International Awards Committee included Committee Chairman James Farnell RDI, creative director, Little; Brian Dyches FRDI, director, REX Retail; Peter-Tolin Baker, principal, PTB Design Services; and Ken Fuller FRDI, ceo/creative director, Fuller Studios.
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