SPOA recognizes four as Rising Stars at annual conference

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Chris Barbarito, center, accepts a Rising Star award at SPOA.

The School Photographers of America (SPOA) recognized four individuals from a variety of companies as Rising Stars at the first International Conference on School Photography & Yearbooks. The awards were presented Friday, June 10, at during the association’s awards banquet and celebration at the Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas.

The four honorees are:

  • Chris Barbarito, Barbarito Photographers
  • McKenna Booth, Cahill Studios
  • Jordan Limerick, PhotoLynx/ImageQuix
  • Bethany Zuk, Upstate Images

The Rising Star Award recognizes up-and-coming professionals, aged 30 or younger, who show a passion for their work and a consistently high level of professional achievement. These persons demonstrate strong leadership qualities, special creativity or abilities, and a promising future in their field.

“As our industry begins its second century of service this year, it’s important for a new generation to take leadership,”  said David Crandall, executive director, SPOA. “These awards recognize just a few of the young executives making a positive difference in the school photography industry.”

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.