About
The Philadelphia Area Promotional Products Association (PAPPA) is a non-profit regional trade association serving promotional product professionals across eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.
Founded in 1972 as the Specialty Advertising Counselors of the Delaware Valley, PAPPA has grown into a thriving community of more than 200 suppliers, distributors, and multi-line representatives. We are dedicated to helping our members grow through education, networking, and shared industry resources.
MissionTo support and inspire promotional marketing professionals through education, networking, and business-building opportunities. |
VisionTo be the leading regional hub where creativity, collaboration, and professionalism drive success in the promotional products industry. |
PAPPA 2026 Board of DirectorsPAPPA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected by the membership, and supported by an Executive Director. Together, they ensure our programs and initiatives serve the evolving needs of the promotional products community.
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PAPPA Past PresidentsPAPPA (SACDV) Past Presidents - 1973 to Present
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PAPPA Award Winners
2020 Award WinnersHall of Fame - Bruce Korn, Zakback Supplier of the Year - Tri-Mountain Supplier Sales Rep of the Year - Keleigh Sykes, Vantage Apparel Multi-Line Rep of the Year - APPI Sales 2019 Award WinnersHall of Fame - Mike Valentini, Sr MVP Promos Supplier of the Year - Hub Supplier of the Year Rep of the Year - James Przybyszewski, Hit Promotional Products Multi-Line Rep of the Year - Matt Riehl, Jules Scheck Distributor of the Year - Apex 2018 Award WinnersHall of Fame - Hugh Ledford Supplier of the Year - SanMar Supplier of the Year Rep of the Year - Tom Clouser, MAS, The Magnet Group Multi-Line Rep of the Year - Rob Craxford Distributor of the Year - Premium Works, inc. Volunteer of the Year - Mark Markoff 2016 Award WinnersHall of Fame - Fred Snyder, Geiger Supplier of the Year - BIC Supplier Sales Rep of the Year - Tony Limetti, Sweda Multi-Line Rep of the Year - Ken Cecco Volunteer of the Year - Mike Valentini Sr., MVP Promos |
