14th Annual REGGIE Awards, expanding recognition across print, apparel decoration, promotional products, and digital decoration
LOS ANGELES | California – October 2026 – The 2 Regular Guys Podcast has announced the 14th Annual REGGIE Awards, expanding recognition across print, apparel decoration, promotional products, and digital decoration. Co-hosted by Aaron Montgomery and Terry Combs, with Erich Campbell serving as producer, the annual awards give the decoration community an opportunity to recognize outstanding contributions through nominations and public voting.
The 2026 awards feature nine refreshed categories celebrating products, customer care, education, events, emerging talent, advocacy, podcast contributions, sustainability, and industry leadership.
“The REGGIES have always been about the industry recognizing its own,” said Aaron Montgomery, co-host of the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. “This year, we’re widening the net to celebrate more of the people, products, and ideas making a difference across print and decoration. Our committee helps ensure a fair process, but the industry chooses the winners.”
Expanded Awards Committee and Oversight
This year’s awards committee brings together Aaron Montgomery, Terry Combs, Erich Campbell, Cassie Green of Apparelist, Theresa Hegel of ASI, and MJ Clavijo and Dan Barefoot of World Imaging News. Green, Hegel, Clavijo, and Barefoot also contribute industry coverage as members of the podcast’s Rotating News Team.
The committee will review nominations and verify eligibility, while preserving the REGGIES’ People’s Choice tradition where the industry nominates and selects the winners.
2026 Award Categories
The 2026 awards recognize achievement across nine distinct operational and leadership areas:
Product of the Year: Honors equipment, software, apparel, promotional products, consumables, or tools introduced within the previous three years that have made a meaningful industry impact.
Customer Care Spotlight Award: Honors a company or individual providing exceptional service and responsiveness.
Industry Educator of the Year: Recognizes an individual or educational source delivering practical knowledge through instruction, videos, workshops, or courses.
Industry Event of the Year: Celebrates in-person trade shows, conferences, or open houses delivering exceptional education and networking.
Rising Star Award: Recognizes an individual under age 40 making a positive impact through innovation, leadership, or creativity.
Women’s Voice Award: Honors an individual who elevates the roles, accomplishments, and visibility of women within the industry.
2 Regular Guys Podcast Guest Star Award: Recognizes a guest whose appearance delivered valuable information and actionable ideas.
Sustainability Initiative of the Year: Celebrates a product, project, or initiative with measurable environmental or social impact introduced within the past three years.
Industry Ambassador of the Year: The flagship REGGIE Award recognizing an individual whose leadership, advocacy, and mentorship positively represent the industry.
Nomination Guidelines and Timeline
Participants must submit valid nominations in at least five of the nine categories for their form to count, with self-nominations permitted. Generally, the top five eligible nominees in each category will advance to public voting, and a single company or organization may appear on the final ballot in a maximum of two categories.
Key dates for the 2026 awards cycle include:
November 6, 2026: Nominations close at midnight Central Time.
November 13, 2026: Certified finalists are announced and public voting opens.
December 11, 2026: Public voting closes at midnight Central Time.
December 18, 2026: Winners are announced live on the 2 Regular Guys Podcast.
The committee verifies eligibility; the industry chooses the winners through public voting.
You don’t need to be a regular podcast listener to participate.
Submit valid nominations in at least five categories for your form to count, and explain why each nominee deserves recognition. Self-nominations are welcome.
Nominations close November 6, 2026, at midnight Central Time.
Public voting opens November 13, and winners will be announced live on December 18.
Make your nominations and review the rules.
These awards depend on people like you speaking up for great work. Please nominate your favorites and encourage your colleagues to participate!
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