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2025 REGGIE Award Nominee Reveal – Celebrating the Best in Garment Decorating!

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It’s one of our favorite shows of the year. The 2025 REGGIE Award Nominee Reveal! Join the 2 Regular Guys as we unveil the official list of this year’s nominees and celebrate the people, products, and companies making a difference in the garment decorating world. These awards are 100% community-driven — nominated and voted on by decorators, suppliers, and industry pros just like you. We’ll talk about what makes the REGGIES so special, highlight this year’s standout categories, and share some behind-the-scenes stories from the nomination process. Tune in for a fun, fast-paced episode packed with inspiration, gratitude, and a few surprises along the way. Let’s celebrate the heart of this industry — the people who make it happen!

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2025 REGGIE Nominees
  • 2025 Fresh Impact Product Award – This category shines a light on products that have made a notable difference in our industry during the calendar year. To qualify, products should have hit the market within the last three years and have yet to be on the voting list in previous years. This award aims to acknowledge the fresh and influential contributions these new products bring to our field, showcasing innovation and progress. 
  • Last year Siser Compostable PureHT
    • Epson G6070 DTF PrinterThe Kraken from American Print and Supply3DPuff foam from SPSIMaderia’s Sensa Green Sustainable Lyocell ThreadThe Sentinel – Automated Vision DTF CuttingEpson F1070Hydra DTF Printer from American Print and Supply
    • 2025 Customer Care Spotlight Award – This category is all about recognizing a company, and if applicable, a specific individual within that company, who has shown exceptional customer service in our industry. It’s about spotlighting those who go the extra mile to ensure customers are satisfied. Please list the company and, if there’s a standout person, mention them too. This award highlights the importance of a customer-focused approach and celebrates the companies and individuals who embody this principle in their daily operations.
    • Last year Joseph Eric from The Magic Touch
      • American Print and Supply – Keith, Jay and SeanEquipment Zone – Roy and DaveAngie Meese UX PrintLane Seven – Morgan MaloneLiz Beavers, Embroidery Specialist at SPSIDavid Hanes Corel TrainerDeana Iribe at Printer Biz (formerly DTG Connection) and The Print Bakery.Epson America – Paul MoralesJoseph Eric from MagicTouchMarshall AtkinsonAimee DowellRene Rosales with TexmacStahlsVik Patel Craft Express
      • 2025 Industry Education Excellence Award – This category recognizes the best teacher or online education source that helps people learn in our industry in 2025. It’s for those who love to teach and share knowledge, not sell things through their talks or posts. The award is open to amazing teachers and online spots like podcasts, blogs, video channels, virtual events, and training sessions that make learning fun and easy. 
      • Last year Jay Busselle
        • Aaron Montgomery  – Our Success GroupDave Conner – StahlsKim Johnson – Paisley Jo DesignsDavid Hanes – CorelTrainerBill GarvinAngie MeeseJeff FullerLaurie Donovan SawgrassMark CoudreyPatrick Ali- Siser North AmericaSue Wilson Brown of OML EmbroideryCassie GreenKatie Wubben of Trouble Me Knot EmbroideryPRINTING United Alliance’s iLEARNING+ Education and Certification Platform
        • 2025 Decorator’s Hub Trade Show Award – This category aims to honor an in-person event that significantly benefited, educated, and fostered networking within the decorator’s community. It’s about applauding the event that offered a robust platform for learning, connecting, and growing together. Through this award, we seek to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that go into organizing a trade show that truly serves and uplifts our industry’s community.
        • Last year Printing United Las Vegas
          • PRINTING United Expo (Apparel Zone)Impressions Expo Long BeachApplique GetawayShirtLab

          2025 Rising Star Award – This award seeks to highlight an individual under 40 who is making waves in our industry. The nominee should embody the essence of excellence in garment and product decoration, showcasing creativity, skill, and a positive impact in the field. Before making a nomination, please ensure they are indeed under 40. This is about fresh perspectives brought forth by the emerging talents in our industry.

          Last year Kylee Salva of Couture Kreations

          Rob Super – American Print and SupplyReese Barber – ChipplyDavis Slagle – Bee GraphicsPatrick Ali – Siser North AmericaSam Lapcevic of Branded ThreadsAllee BruceCorbin Linder at Udder Color/Linder Screen Printing, Norman OklahomaAngie Meese UX PrintMeghan Rodenhouse from Craft ExpressLuna
          • 2025 Women’s Voice Award – This award is all about celebrating a person who is working hard to spotlight the roles and achievements of women in our industry. It’s for someone who is making a big difference in raising awareness and boosting the profile of women in the garment decorating field. Through this award, we aim to say a big ‘thank you’ and cheer on the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and inspiring industry for everyone.
          • Last year, Adrienne Palmer
            • Cassie Green – ApparelistLisbeth Lyons BlackNicole Pape, CEO at EmbellishrTheresa Hagel – ASIAdrienne PalmerAlexis GallowayAngie MeeseJenna and Kelly stallsMegan Griffith at P&M ApparelNikki Bowen, Cotton Street Apparel
            • 2025 2 Regular Guys Podcast Guest Star Award – This award is all about appreciating the guest who not only shared a wealth of information that was a game-changer for your business but also kept you entertained on the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. It’s for the guest whose insights and engaging demeanor made a lasting positive impression, helping to blend valuable learning with enjoyment. 
            • Last year Dane Clement
              • Jay Busselle – The Branded Merch NetworkDane Clement – StahlsJohnny ShellKylene MontgomeryAngie Meese from That Shirt ShackErich CampbellRamona McKeeTheresa Hegel
              • 2025 Best Ambassador for the Industry
              • This category is to recognize someone who represents our industry, within and without, and exemplifies all the positive aspects of garment and product decoration.
              • Last year Cassie Green
                • Jed SeifertDave Conner – StahlsAaron Montgomery – Our Success GroupTerry CombsBrett BowdenChuck NorthcuttKristyn Leary from Origin Apparel in Steamboat.Justin ArmentaMarshall AtkinsonThe Print WhispererJeff FullerMonty Mimms – SanmarLon Winters – Graphic Elephants

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                The Secret Sauce

                We serve up bite-sized tips for our #regulators to instantly spice up their decorated apparel business. Just like the perfect wing sauce, these quick tips can transform your business experience, adding flavor and depth to your operations. Each video in this playlist is a nugget of wisdom, carefully selected for its potential to bring immediate value to your work. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in the decorated apparel industry, dip into our ‘Secret Sauce’ for insights that can help you soar.

                OTHER EVENTS
                • Small Business Saturdays – Saturdays at Noon Central Time and then available to watch any time.
                • Rising Tide Talks! – Wednesdays at 5 PM Central Time and then available to watch any time.
                • Master of Success Inner Circle – Bi-weekly Mastermind Groups with accountability, support, and a built-in support group.
                • Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Atlas Screen Supply in Chicago, Nov. 1-2.
                • Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Workhorse Products in Phoenix, AZ, TBD
                • The Take-up with Erich Campbell – Fridays at 2:30 Mountain Time
                • Demystifying Next Level Digitizing Online Training from Erich Campbell
                • Understanding Emblems: Learn from Erich Campbell about digitizing for patches.
                  • Trade Shows
                  • Graphics Pro Charlotte, NC – November 6-8, 2025
                  • ASI Show Orlando, FL – January 5-7, 2026
                  • Impressions Long Beach, CA – January 22-24, 2026
                  • DAX Kansas City, MO – February 20-21, 2026
                  • ASI Show Forth Worth, TX – March 9-11, 2026
                  • Graphics Pro Expo, Irving, TX – March 12-14, 2026
                  • Impressions Atlantic City, NJ – March 26-28, 2026
                  • DAX Dayton, OH – April 24-25, 2026
                  • DAX Chicago, IL – May 15-16, 2026
                  • DAX Tampa, FL – May 29-30, 2026
                  • DAX Nashville, TN – June 19-20, 2026
                  • ASI Show Chicago, IL – July 21-23, 2026
                  • DAX Twin Cities, MN – August 7-8, 2026
                  • Printing United Expo, Las Vegas, NV – September 23-25, 2026
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