Sterling, IL, February 3, 2026 – HALO, the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions, announced its 2025 Supplier of the Year and Supplier Representative of the Year during the HALO Awards Gala held Monday, January 12, at the Four Seasons Ballroom in Las Vegas.
The awards recognize supplier partners who demonstrated exceptional collaboration, performance, and commitment to supporting HALO’s sales and service teams throughout the year. Winners were selected through company-wide voting that included more than 1,000 HALO Account Executives and support team members.
Hit Promotional Products was named the 2025 HALO Supplier of the Year. CJ Schmidt, President and CEO of Hit Promotional Products, said, “This recognition reflects our strong partnership and spirit of collaboration with HALO. Our growth with HALO this past year was phenomenal and shows what suppliers and distributors can achieve when they work strategically together.”
TJ Latchford, National Manager, Sales at Koozie Group, was recognized as the 2025 HALO Supplier Representative of the Year. Latchford is known for his close partnership with HALO teams and his focus on driving meaningful growth across shared accounts. Latchford said, “This is not an individual honor. The entire Koozie Group team continues to be focused on key accounts, like HALO, to grow our business together.”
Terry McGuire, Senior Vice President, Supplier Network at HALO, added, “Strong results start with strong relationships. Our supplier network succeeds because of the people who show up, stay connected, and work closely with our sales and service teams throughout the year. This recognition reflects the trust, responsiveness, and shared commitment it takes to deliver for our clients throughout the year.”
HALO CEO Jim Hilt commented, “Our supplier network is a core part of how HALO brings creative ideas to life with consistency and confidence. These partners don’t just support our work. They help turn creativity into real execution for our clients. This recognition reflects the trust, accountability, and focus it takes to deliver brand experiences at scale.”
About HALO
HALO is the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions. We partner with our clients to break through the clutter of our media saturated world and connect their brands to customers, employees and other audiences critical to their success.
With more than 1,900 employees in 42 global offices, we offer the industry’s most comprehensive range of capabilities, including creative services, technology solutions, logistics and global sourcing. Our clients include over 135 of the Fortune 500 as well as thousands of mid and small-size organizations seeking to make a big impact with their brands and enhance their employee experience.