NEWS & Upcoming Events:

• July 20-22: CHA Summer, Rosemont, IL

AWARDS:.

• 2007 Winner in Craftrends® Award of Creative Excellence (ACE) for Designed for Her™ Tools Program in the Innovations  Category. This category is considered the top ACE Award.

• Since the inception of Walnut Hollow® in 1972, the company’s owners and employees have been strongly committed to preserving natural resources through its raw materials consumption practices, production processes, recycling activities, and community involvement. In 2006, the Company received the John Brogan Award, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources highest form of environmental recognition. John E. Brogan, former member and chair of the Natural Resources Board, initiated the award in 1982. Walnut Hollow® shares this prestigious accomplishment with respected organizations including Trout Unlimited (Wisconsin Chapter), Snap-On Tools Corporation, Green Bay Packaging, 3M Menomonie, and John Deere Horicon Works.

• CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) Innovations Award 2004: for the Creative HotMarks™ and Creative Versa-Tool™.

• Craftrends® Award of Excellence 2003 Finalist: Creative HotMarks™ and Creative Versa-Tool™ nominated in the Craft Tools Category, 2003.

• HIA Lifetime Member Award 2002: Presented to David A. Ladd by the Hobby Industry Association of America (HIA) for his commitment to the association and the industry.

• Commitment to Safety Excellence Award 2000 - 2001: Presented by EBI Companies to the employees and management of Walnut Hollow® Farm, Inc. for achieving a zero accident workplace culture.

• Business of the Year Award 2000: Presented to Walnut Hollow® by Southwest Opportunities Center, Inc.

• Scott Ladd Memorial Award 1994: Presented by the Association of Crafts and Creative Industries (ACCI) for 15 years of loyal participation in promoting creative crafts in the industry.

• EBI Companies Award 1992 - 1993, 1994 - 1995, 1996 - 1997: Presented for continued outstanding performance in workplace safety and early return to work programs.

• Create-A-Craft School Grant Program - Vision and Service Award 1993: Presented by the Association of Crafts and Creative Industries (ACCI).

• HIA President's Award 1989: Presented by the Hobby Industry Association of America (HIA) for outstanding dedicated service to the industry and association.

• Wisconsin Small Business Person of the Year Award 1988: Presented to David A. Ladd by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

• National Small Business Person of the Year Award 1988: Second runner up behind Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. Presented to David A. Ladd by the U.S. Small Business Administration.