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TFH PUBLICATIONS, INC., HONORED FOR PUBLISHING EXCELLENCE AT 2010 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARDS
Leading Pet Publisher Sweeps Awards in All Nominated Categories, Including “Bests” in Pet, Business, Nature, Science, and Reference Categories
Contact:
Leigh Curtin, Curtin Communications: 908-309-7053; Curtincomm@yahoo.com
Anthony Siciliano, TFH Publications: 732-897-6716; asiciliano@tfh.com
Neptune City, New Jersey – May 27, 2010 – Sweeping awards in every category in which it received nominations, leading pet publisher TFH Publications, Inc., was honored with seven prestigious Benjamin Franklin Awards for publishing excellence at the May 2010 ceremony. Named in honor of America’s most cherished publisher and printer, the Benjamin Franklin Awards are selected by members of the Independent Book Publisher’s Association—the largest non-profit organization representing independent publishers. Now in its 22nd year, the awards kick off the start of Book Expo America (BEA). The Benjamin Franklin awards recognize excellence in 50 categories of publishing and this year considered 1,300 entrants.
“This is the first year TFH has been honored with a Benjamin Franklin Award, and it is so gratifying to see the hard work of our publishing team receive the highest recognition of our industry,” said Christopher T. Reggio, Publisher, TFH Publications.
Winning TFH titles for 2010 are:
Best Animal/Pet Book:
Good Rabbitkeeping: A Comprehensive Guide to All Things Rabbit, by Sue Fox ($19.95; Softcover; ISBN: 978-0-7938-0663-8).
*Finalist in Best Animal/Pet Book:
World Atlas of Dog Breeds, by Dominique De Vito with Heather Russell-Revesz and Stephanie Fornino
Best Business Book:
Doggy Business 101: A Practical Guide to Starting and Running Your Own Business, by Darlene Niemeyer ($24.95; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-7938-0627-0).
Best Science Book:
Marine Aquarium Handbook (3rd Edition): Beginner to Breeder, by Martin A. Moe, Jr. ($24.95; Softcover; ISBN: 978-0-982026-21-2)
Best Nature Book:
Giant Lizards (2nd Edition): The Definitive Guide to the Natural History, Care, and Breeding of Monitors, Iguanas, and Other Large Lizards, by Dr. Robert G. Sprackland ($79.95; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-7938-0581-5)
Best Reference/Dictionary:
World Atlas of Dog Breeds, by Dominique De Vito with Heather Russell-Revesz and Stephanie Fornino ($99.95; Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-7938-0656-0).
Best Interior Design (3 or more color):
World Atlas of Dog Breeds, by Dominique De Vito with Heather Russell Revesz and Stephanie Fornino
Best Redesign:
World Atlas of Dog Breeds, by Dominique De Vito with Heather Russell-Revesz and Stephanie Fornino
About TFH Publications, Inc.
As the world’s most distinguished publisher of high-quality care and training books, as well as the largest and respected producer of premium dog products, TFH Publications, Inc., produces books and learning vehicles for pet owners that ensure the optimum human–companion animal experience: a long, healthy, happy life full of trust and companionship. For more information, visit www.tfh.com.
TFH Publications, Inc., is a subsidiary of California-based Central Garden & Pet Corporation (Nasdaq: CENT) and includes Nylabone® Products: The Leader In Responsible Animal Care For Over 50 Years®.
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the lawn & garden and pet supplies markets. Committed to new product innovation, our products are sold to specialty independent and mass retailers in the following categories: Lawn & Garden: Grass seed including the brands PENNINGTON® and THE REBELS™; wild bird feed and the brands PENNINGTON® and KAYTEE®; weed and insect control and the brands AMDRO®, SEVIN®, IRONITE® and Over 'N Out and; decorative outdoor patio products and the brands NORCAL®, NEW ENGLAND POTTERY® and MATTHEWS FOUR SEASONS™. We also provide a host of other regional and application-specific garden brands and supplies. Pet categories include: Animal health and the brands ADAMS™ and ZODIAC®; aquatics and reptile and the brands OCEANIC®, AQUEON™ and RZILLA™; bird & small animal and the brands KAYTEE®, SUPER PET® and CRITTER TRAIL®; dog & cat and the brands TFH™ / NYLABONE®, FOUR PAWS®, PINNACLE® and Avoderm and; equine and the brands FARNAM®, BRONCO® and SUPER MASK®. We also provide a host of other application-specific pet brands and supplies. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has approximately 5,000 employees, primarily in North America and Europe. For additional information on Central Garden & Pet, including access to the Company's SEC filings, please visit the Company's website at http://www.central.com.
Related Files:
TFH Sweeps 2010 Benjamin Franklin Awards.pdf
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