PPAI has named Paula Shulman, CAS, president of Stamford, Connecticut-based PMS Consulting, as recipient of the Association’s 2020 Woman of Achievement award. Nominator Kippie Helzel, MAS, introduced Shulman during today’s webinar, “The Power Of Mindfulness To Achieve Your Dreams,” sponsored by the PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference. Shulman will be featured in the August issue of PPB and will officially receive the PPAI Woman of Achievement award on stage during The PPAI Expo 2021 in January.

The PPAI Woman of Achievement award recognizes an individual who has led the way in the advancement of women in the industry, exhibited outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to the industry and her community. The PPAI Woman of Achievement constantly strives to go above and beyond. She leads the way by setting the standard of excellence in the industry. She’s an inspiration to others, a role model and mentor. She simply stands out in a crowd.

“I am honored to receive this award,” says Shulman. “There are so many qualified women who could be recognized for this as well, so the fact that I was chosen by my peers makes receiving this award that much more meaningful to me. Women have made many strides since I first began in this Industry. There is so much more still to be accomplished. I am pleased to have been considered as one of the trailblazers.”

With a career spanning more than 40 years in the promotional products industry, Shulman was one of the first women to climb the corporate ladder to become the vice president of sales at supplier Prime Line. She is now involved in the consultancy, PMS Consulting, and primarily focuses on strategic guidance for trade shows, sales transition, industry events and new product development. She also holds positions on several industry boards.

Read more about Shulman and her accomplishments in Thursday’s PPB Newslink.