Previous GFL Honorees

2009 Industry Achievement Award
Bobbie Gottlieb, Two’s Company

Bobbie Gottlieb, tastemaker and CEO of Two’s Company, is a leading supplier of high fashion gifts and collectibles for the home. For more than 40 years, Gottlieb has been a true industry leader and innovator, pioneering the world of home accessories and forging a place for women in the business world.

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2008 Honorees
Will Little
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award

Sheila Charton
Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award

Paulette Cole
Award for Outstanding Industry Contributions

2007 Honorees
Peter Baekgaard
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award

Rick Ruffner
Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award

Jeff Sampson
Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award

2006 Honorees
Ron Jedlinksi
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award

Mary Engelbreit
Award for Outstanding Industry Contribution

2005 Honorees
Raymond Waites
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award

DEMDACO
Award for Outstanding Industry Contribution

Gerry Seibel
Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award

Joan Ulrich
Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award

2004 Honorees
Norman Sadek
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award

Warren Kimble
Award for Outstanding Industry Contribution

Mike Dean
Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award

Gifts & Decorative Accessories
Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award

Giftware News
Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award

2003 Honorees
Charles Kennedy
Award for Outstanding Industry Contribution

Diana Park
Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award

Cathy and Alan Steel
Founders Award

2002 Honorees
Paul “Skip” Ungrodt
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award

Andrea Grossman
Award for Outstanding Industry Contribution

Peter Schauben
amfAR Award of Courage

AmericasMart
Special Recognition

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Special Recognition

225 Fifth Avenue
Special Recognition

Dallas Market Center
Special Recognition

2001 Honorees
Eugene Freedman
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award

Barbara Baekgaard
Award for Outstanding Industry Contribution

2000 Honorees
Bert Tonkin
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award

Tracy Porter
Award of Distinction

1999 Honorees
Bob Chiara
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award

Todd Figi
Award of Distinction

1998 Honorees
Jeff Little
Kate Shindle, Miss America 2998

1997 Honorees
Ivana Trump
Michael Ruddell
Chuck Yancy

1996 Honorees
Wendi Lucas
Crist Creona
Donald McEvoy
Ed Bazinet
Bolger Publications
Peter Schauben
Claire Lieberwitz, amfAR

1995 Honorees
Jim Bass
Patti Stracher
Kathy Krassner
Mitch Lee
Diana Park
Jane Perin and David Mowen
Maria Saugerton
Phyllis Sweed