Patrick J. Dempsey's 50-year career as a company owner in the textile services business took the spotlight at TRSA's Annual Conference & Exhibits 2011 when he received the association's Lifetime Achievement Award. TRSA is the national association of the textile rental services industry.

The TRSA Operator Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor that can be attained by a professional in the textile rental industry. The award recognizes exceptional personal service to both the textile services industry and TRSA. Candidates are nominated by their operator peers and are ultimately selectred by the TRSA Executive Committee. "Throughout his career, Pat has never stopped learning or sharing his knowledge as a consultant, mentor, teacher and historian. No individual in our industry is more respected," stated TRSA President Joseph Ricci in presenting the honor.

• TRSA Lifetime Achievement Award (link)

Soap in the Veins: 50 Years at Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, written by CorporateHistory.Net, earned a 2011 Apex Grand Award for Special Publications. Tough judging is a hallmark of this program, which set the highest standards in the corporate communications field. Dempsey commissioned the book to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009.

• APEX 2011 Grand Award Winners          • CorporateHistory.net