VICTOR,
N.Y., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National
Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) today announced the winners of its
annual Pawn Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding
achievements on the part of NPA members and are presented to
individuals and businesses that have significantly contributed to
the industry.
The winners of the 2024 Pawn Industry Awards are:
- Pawnbroker of the Year: Lisa
Little, Fieldstone Jewelry & Pawn
- Young Professional of the Year: Jeremy Powell, BJ
Pawn
- Industry Partner of the Year: Dave Griffiths, AML
Gurus
- State Association of the Year: Mississippi Pawnbrokers
Association
- Outstanding Community Relations: Tommy
Hunt, Tom's Pawn Central
- Outstanding Pawn Image Award: Perry Lewin, Decatur Jewelry
& Pawn
The awards were presented during the annual NPA Annual Meeting
& Awards Luncheon on July 23 at
Pawn Expo, the national convention and trade show for the pawn
industry, hosted at the Paris Hotel & Casino
in Las Vegas, Nevada. The
convention was attended by hundreds of pawnbrokers from across the
country and as far as New
Zealand.
"The NPA is honored to celebrate these outstanding pawnbrokers
and businesses," NPA President Johnny
Whiteside said. "They exemplify the nationwide commitment
pawn professionals have to their customers and communities."
Additionally, NPA Executive Director Kristen Williams remarked, "It's a privilege to
lead such a passionate group of business owners dedicated to their
communities. This year's award winners are an incredibly talented
group."
The NPA is comprised of the largest and most qualified network
of pawn professionals in the world. The association has a dedicated
Government Relations team that works to serve and support the
industry year-round.
"I encourage all pawnbrokers to explore the many benefits NPA
has to offer," said Williams.
Learn more about the NPA Pawn Industry Awards at
NationalPawnbrokers.org/Pawn-Industry-Awards.
Pawn Expo is scheduled to be held in Atlanta, GA July 21-24,
2025. Booth sales have begun and registration will begin in
January 2025.
About The National Pawnbrokers Association
The National Pawnbrokers Association is a non-profit trade
association that represents pawnbrokers nationwide. The NPA
advocates for the pawn industry on legislative and regulatory
issues, provides educational resources and professional development
opportunities for its members, and promotes the positive
contributions of pawnbrokers to their communities.
For more information about the NPA, visit
NationalPawnbrokers.org.
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