Two mattress industry veterans Ray Malkiewicz and Sandy Van Dyke were honored for their outstanding service to the industry during a breakfast on March 5 at the ISPA EXPO 2010 in Charlotte, N.C.
Ray Malkiewicz of Wickline Bedding Co. in Escondido, Calif., was given the Russell L. Abolt Exceptional Service Award for exemplifying the highest level of devotion to the well–being and betterment of the bedding industry. He was nominated for the award by his peers.
Malkiewicz served as chairman of the International Sleep Products Association in 1995 and over his career was involved in the Sleep Products Safety Council board; ISPA’s Finance, Nominating and Trade Show committees; and the Better Sleep Council.
“Ray Malkiewicz has been one of the most outstanding contributors to ISPA during his 40–plus years with the association,” said Don Wright, ISPA chairman.
Sandy Van Dyke, president of Interwoven Group LLC in Conover, N.C., received the Robert MacMorran Memorial Award, which is presented by ISPA’s Suppliers Council to recognize outstanding service to the industry.
Van Dyke has a long history of service in the association. He was general chairman of the Suppliers Council and has held leadership positions on ISPA’s board; ISPA’s Finance, Nominating and Trade Show committees; and the Membership Task Force.
“Sandy embodies the spirit of hard work, dedication and partnership in the bedding industry,” Wright said.
To see a list of past winners, check www.sleepproducts.org.
