National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors

Left to right: David V. Nogar, Superintendent Passenger Services, NY Division, Amtrak,

Dan Balzofiore, National Sales Manager, All Bilt Fashions Div. of Fechheimer,

National Uniform Standards, Amtrak & Richard H. Phelps, VP Transportation, Amtrak

Washington, DC - June 6, 2007 - NAUMD presented the 2007 Image of the Year Award for Transportation to Richard H. Phelps, Vice President Transportation, Amtrak along with David Nogar, Superintendent, Passenger Services NY Div. and Dianne Ross, Program Manager National Uniform Standards also of Amtrak for their Uniform Program produced by All Bilt Fashions Division of Fechheimer Brothers Company, National Sales Manager, Dan Balzofiore was also in attendance at the Amtrak Headquarters in Washington, DC. "

NEW YORK – May 1, 2007 - - The NAUMD and its Image Apparel Institute announced the 2007 NAUMD Image of the Year Awards during a gala Banquet on Saturday, April 14^th during the Association’s 74^th Annual Convention & Exposition at the Atlanta Hilton, Atlanta, Georgia. This 29^th annual competition, recognizing outstanding design in image apparel and corporate uniforms, was created in 1978, and which was dramatically updated for 2007, with a broader range of professional judges, and a streamlined judging process. Winners and nominee finalists were honored with a ceremony featuring a multi-media presentation of the nominated designs and former Newlywed Game Host Bob Eubanks as master of ceremonies. “Our goal was to recognize the broadest range of design talent in our industry, and to encourage design creativity across all industry sectors,” said Gunzler. “To that end, the Gala Awards Banquet was truly a celebration of the very best our industry has to offer.”

“Our single objective was to re-establish the Image of the Year Awards as the premier criterion of image apparel design,” said Richard J. Lerman, President of the National Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors. “By engaging outstanding fashion authorities as our judges, and streamlining the judging process we insured the maximum member participation and expert evaluation. We further enhanced the program by re-creating the presentation program as a Gala Awards Banquet complete with celebrity host Bob Eubanks which allowed the event to be more fun and exciting than ever!”

The Image Apparel Institute Committee Meets!

Dave Locker, TIC Uniforms, Ed Supinski, Edwards Garment Co., Eric Hertz, Fashion Institute of Technology, Michael Broome, S. Broome Uniform Accessories, Richard J. Lerman, NAUMD and Chairman of the Image Apparel Institute Committee John Gunzler of Edwards Garment Company meet at the NAUMD Office with the Committee Members via Teleconference on September 19, 2006.

Contact: Jackie Rosselli – 212.869.0670

NEW YORK – The 2007 NAUMD Image of the Year Awards, the annual competition recognizing outstanding design in image apparel and corporate uniforms, will be dramatically updated with a broader range of professional judges, and a streamlined judging process. Winners and nominee finalists will be honored at a gala Awards Banquet during the NAUMD Annual Convention in Atlanta on April 14^th, at a ceremony featuring a multi-media presentation of their designs with former Newly Weds Host Bob Eubanks as master of ceremonies.

“Our goal is to establish the Image of the Year Awards as the criterion of image apparel design,” said Richard J. Lerman, President of the National Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors. “By engaging outstanding fashion authorities as our judges, and streamlining the judging process through an on-line web-based process, we are insuring maximum member participation and expert evaluation.”

Outstanding Judges Selected

The judging panel will include a cross-section of the fashion industry’s most celebrated designers, journalists and fashion authorities:

Karen Alberg Grossman, Editor-in-Chief, MR Magazine

Joseph DeAcetis, Fashion Director, Playboy Magazine

Kathleen DesMarteau, Editor-in-Chief, Apparel Magazine

Norman Fryman, Adjunct Prof. of Mkg, Parsons School of Design

Maryanne Klimchuk, Chair, Packaging Design Dept., Fashion Institute of Technology

Dana Buchman, Designer, Dana Buchman

Edward J. Cortese, Director of Marketing, Robb Report Magazine

Sally Kay, President, The Hosiery Association

Marilyn Levey, President of Levey Marketing Services

David Wolfe, Creative Director, Doneger Creative Services

“We are delighted to have engaged such an illustrious and respected group of fashion professionals as our judges for the 2007 Image of the Year Awards,” said John Gunzler of Edwards Garment Company who serves as Chairman of the NAUMD Image Apparel Institute. “Their participation will take the entire program to the next level – and provide our members with an additional incentive to submit their most exciting designs.”

Expanded Categories for Submission

In order to insure the broadest possible range of submissions, the IOY Awards Committee has established a broader range of categories, including:

· Restaurants

· Casinos

· Theme Parks and Sports Arenas

· Entertainment

· Transportation

· Cruise Lines

· Retail Establishments

· Healthcare

· Schools

· Service and Industry

Members will be invited to submit entries electronically beginning in early November, via a new web-based judging process. “Our members will be able to post digital photographs of their submissions on a secure website – eliminating the need for creating time-consuming poster boards,” said Lerman. “We believe this streamlined process will encourage more companies to participate, making the competition truly representative of NAUMD’s broad membership.”

Members will receive complete information packets on the Awards program in early November. For additional information, contact NAUMD 212.869-0670.

The National Association of Uniform Manufacturers

& Distributors (NAUMD) and its Career Apparel Institute (CAI) announced the winners of the “2006 Image of The Year Awards” competition during the “Welcome IOY Opening Breakfast at the Association’s 73^rd Annual Convention at Bally’s Las Vegas, NV.

The Image of The Year Awards competition, was created in 1978 to recognize excellence in business career apparel and also to acknowledge those companies who, with our members assistance, develop these campaigns, is sponsored by The Career Apparel Institute (CAI), a division of the NAUMD. A panel of independent fashion and industry experts, judge the entries based on a set of criteria including image enhancement, functional design, practicality, use of a color scheme for the environment within which the apparel will be worn, originality of design, brand recognition & projection, and coordination of garments & accessories. In 2006 the CAI bestowed Twelve Top “Image of the Year” winners and four “Outstanding Achievement” recipients.

“Career Apparel is designed both to compliment the work environment, and enhance the image the company wishes to present to the public. These company uniforms are created with stylish accents and complimentary colors which blend fashion and function.” Ilene Rosen, Co-Chair of the NAUMD Career Apparel Committee and member of the NAUMD Board of Directors states,

The Career Apparel Institute (CAI) was created over 28 years ago to provide NAUMD members engaged in the design, manufacturing and distribution of image enhancing Career Apparel products and services to American Business! The CAI, and its governing committee, is responsible for the management of the “Image of The Year Awards” Program as well as for the development and delivery of educational seminars, and informational programs for those members of the Association whose business focus includes Career Apparel.

“Career Apparel” is defined as fashionable, functional, and durable clothing designed, manufactured, and distributed by uniform industry professionals which enhances company image, brand awareness and comfort for the employee. The most successful Career Apparel programs project an easily identifiable company employee as a professional, creates a positive corporate image, promotes brand recognition and enhances employee comfort leading to higher job satisfaction.

NAUMD and its Career Apparel Institute is proud to announce the 2006 Image of the Year winners, and our outstanding achievement winners as presented on the next page. Winning uniform programs are announced during the “Image of the Year” Opening Breakfast & Fashion Show Awards in conjunction with the NAUMD Annual Convention. E OF THE YEAR WINNERS

The Image Apparel Institute Committee Meets!

The National Association of Uniform Manufacturers

& Distributors (NAUMD) and its Career Apparel Institute (CAI) announced the winners of the “2006 Image of The Year Awards” competition during the “Welcome IOY Opening Breakfast at the Association’s 73rd Annual Convention at Bally’s Las Vegas, NV.

& Distributors (NAUMD) and its Career Apparel Institute (CAI) announced the winners of the “2006 Image of The Year Awards” competition during the “Welcome IOY Opening Breakfast at the Association’s 73^rd Annual Convention at Bally’s Las Vegas, NV.