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JOSEPH GOMEZ WINS SILVER APPLE AWARD FROM THE DIRECT MARKETING CLUB OF NY (DMCNY)

Joe Gomez, VP of New Business Development for fmi direct marketing solutions inc. was awarded the prestigious Silver Apple Award on Thursday November 10th at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, NY.

The Direct Marketing Club of New York's mission is to provide direct marketing education for its members, provide events for the exchange of ideas and business opportunities and provide major funding for colleges in the area to teach direct marketing courses. Created in 1926 and originally known as "The Hundred Million Club" the DMCNY has always relied on volunteers to take on projects, recruit speakers, or sponsor a Club activity. In 1985, the Silver Apple Award was created to honor these volunteers. The criteria for selection is at least 25 years in direct marketing, demonstrable professional success, and a giving of time and effort to promote the goals of DMCNY and foster growth in our industry.

Now in its 27th year, with 209 industry professionals honored, the DMCNY's Silver Apple Award stands out as one of the direct and interactive marketing industry's most prestigious awards.

Always in the service sector, Gomez started his career as an account representative for Tyme Direct Mail, and then formed J.R. Gomez & Sons with his father and two brothers. After selling the family company Joe worked for a number of companies in the production end of the business before joining fmi direct inc.

Gomez currently serves as president of the New York Chapter of the Mail Fulfillment Services.

For more information on the DMCNY visit: www.dmcny.org