Awards

The recession has been an especially dark time for small business owners. Yet, 11 small businesses in the consumer goods industry have all shown growth despite dire economic conditions, the best of which reported a 56 percent increase in sales this year.

Succeeding in innovation is a rare feat and that is why CGT is recognizing a handful of CG companies for excellence in innovation. Find out which companies took home this year's Most Innovative Product and Most Innovative Company awards.

The iconic beverage brand retains the No. 1 spot in an annual ranking by brand value for the ninth year in a row. Find out which other consumer goods brands made the list even as consumers rethink brand loyalties in a recession.

In the CG industry, 35 percent of IT budgets are dedicated to new projects. Find out which CG companies were recently honored as the most innovative users of IT in 2009.

The companies teamed on a variety of special projects in 2009, including revamping the retailer's gift registry.

As the designer of some ofthe most eco-friendly consumer electronic and telecommunication products andcomponents on the market, Samsung's green management policy sets highenvironmental standards for operations, design and production processes.

At Henkel, sustainability and innovation are closely linked based on the belief that the most efficient way to deliver sustainable benefits is through new product design. In an exclusive interview, the maker of Purex, Renuzit and Right Guard reveals how it makes every new product more sustainable than the product it replaces.

The Call Center Excellence Awards recognize superior thinking, creativity and execution across the full spectrum of call center functions.