“Corporate Logo” magazine ranked Crown No. 5 in both overall favorite supplier and best customer service categories. The company ranked ninth for best writing instrument supplier. And if those awards were not enough, Crown also found itself a finalist for the Advertising Specialty Institute Distributors’ Choice Awards in five categories: writing instruments, drinkware – plastics, food & gifts, business accessories and golf.

Bickert hopes these recent awards, although a reflection of past work, will serve as tools for the future, telling of Crown’s commitment to quality and service. “I want our customers to know that customer service is the backbone of what we do. I want these awards to build pride in our employees,” he said.