2017 Hot List

Awards May 18, 2017

2017 Hot List

Meet the industry's rising stars - a brave, bold group that’s trailblazing a unique path to success.

They come from every corner of America – the innovators, the go-getters and the industry’s pioneers. They are the faces of growing companies, the backbone of big brands and some of the best of the best in sales, marketing and design. Their ability to stand out is undeniable, and for that, they’ve earned their place on Counselor’s 2017 Hot List.

How are these headliners finding such success? If there’s a formula they’re using it seems to be this one: take risks, do things differently and keep moving forward.

The result of their resolve doesn’t just elevate their own careers, but lifts the industry as a whole. When they earn notoriety or create bold marketing campaigns, the entire promo market benefits.

Of course, their professional achievements are only a part of their stories. Read on to discover what inspires our Hot Listers to be great and how they’re planning to take on whatever challenges lie ahead.

2017 Hot List

Gina Barreca

Elizabeth Bennett

Matthew Boelk

Sean Burns, Jesse Goodwick & Jared Lazar

Tracey Clingen

Heather Comerford

Joe Durham

Johanna Gottlieb

Julie and Dan Haar

John Henry III

Michael Hung

Tsedenia Kiros

Michael Levitt

Yuhling Lu

Guy Malk

Bill and Sharon Miller

Renya Nelson

Kate Plummer

Crystal Rueck

Rob Russell

Rich Santo

Gregg Szpicek

Marcia Tarnoff

Andy Thorne

Amy Waldorf