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COMMISSIONER COSTELLO TO AWARD MTM RECOGNITION GROUP THE

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

Oklahoma City, September 20, 2013 - Commissioner Mark Costello is pleased to announce that he will be presenting an Entrepreneurial Excellence in Oklahoma Award to a true success story, MTM Recognition Corporation in Oklahoma City. The award will be presented at their OKC headquarters on Friday, October 4th at 10:00 am.

MTM Recognition is one of the nation’s leading recognition providers ruling the market in design and manufacture of custom high-profile awards. They are one of the largest manufacturing companies in the country employing over 550 people nationwide with 350 right here in Oklahoma. Their 20 acre campus in OKC is home to their unique creations and recognition solutions.

“Over the last 40 years, we have continually and exponentially expanded our product offering, market position, distribution channels, revenue and overall impact on the recognition market,” said Dave Smith, founder and Chairman. “While we continue to design and manufacture unique awards today, we also help those we serve to make meaningful experiences memorable with innovative technology, products and solutions.”

Commissioner Costello stated, “I am constantly in awe of the many successful and profitable companies that I have been exposed to in my travels throughout Oklahoma. Businesses like these help keep food on the table for so many Oklahoma families. Each of these amazing business owners has a unique story about why they started their company and how it has evolved over the years. I want to honor these entrepreneurs for their commitment to Oklahoma and for their success in creating opportunities for other Oklahomans.”

“MTM Recognition is a huge employer in Oklahoma. Their 350 employees at the OKC campus, facilitate, manufacture and provide 22 of the 35 Bowl Game Awards, NCAA Championship Awards, X-Games and so many more. Right here in Oklahoma,” said Commissioner Costello.

Commissioner Costello and the Oklahoma Labor Department will continue to recognize entrepreneurs through the Entrepreneurial Excellence in Oklahoma Award.

The award presentation will take place Friday, October 4th 10:00 a.m. at MTM Recognition located at 3201 SE 29th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73115.