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Judy Ellis, Founder of World's First Toy Design BFA, Announces Successor

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In 2013, Ellis was inducted into The Toy Association's Toy Industry Hall of Fame , the industry's highest honor.

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  • In 2013, Ellis was inducted into The Toy Association's Toy Industry Hall of Fame , the industry's highest honor.
  • Susan, FIT, and the Toy Design program students will continue to have The Toy Association's steadfast support.
  • Students in the Toy Design program learn to create safe toys that entertain, educate, and inspire kids, from infants to tweens.
  • Our manufacturing members account for 93% of U.S. toy and game sales driving the annual $38.2 billion U.S. domestic toy market.

TOY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2022 TOY OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Toy history was made today when The Toy Foundation unveiled the winners for the prestigious 22nd annual Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) during a virtual event attended by play professionals and toy fans from around the world.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Toy history was made today when The Toy Foundation unveiled the winners for the prestigious 22nd annual Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) during a virtual event attended by play professionals and toy fans from around the world.
  • In keeping with tradition, the awards ceremony included the induction of four industry trailblazers into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame , as well as a spotlight on The Toy Foundation 'scharitable initiatives.
  • During the TOTY ceremony, Squishmallows from Jazwares took home the coveted "Toy of the Year" award, as well as the "People's Choice" award and "Plush Toy of the Year."
  • Category winners were then determined based on votes from toy retailers (mass and specialty), media, Toy Association members, and consumers.

People of Play (POP) Week Kicks Off On November 15th With Full Virtual Schedule

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- People of Play (POP) today kicked off the Virtual POP Week, running from November 15 - 20, 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- People of Play (POP) today kicked off the Virtual POP Week, running from November 15 - 20, 2021.
  • "We're bringing our industry and other entertainment industries together in new and exciting ways to share ideas and cross pollinate.
  • Virtual POP Week runs from November 15-20.
  • Move over Oscars, Emmy's, CMA... the Toy and Game International Excellence Awards are taking the VIRTUAL center stage!

People of Play (POP) Announces Virtual POP Week Schedule

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CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --People of Play (POP) announced today their official schedule for the Virtual POP Week, running from November 15 - 20, 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --People of Play (POP) announced today their official schedule for the Virtual POP Week, running from November 15 - 20, 2021.
  • The week includes The Toy & Game International Innovation Summit, POP Duo Keynotes Legends & Leaders, Networking in the POP Pub Rooms, Entertainment on the Fair Stages, TAGIE Awards, and Young Inventors Challenge.
  • Virtual POP Week runs from November 15-20.
  • People of Play (POP) celebrates and empowers toy and game innovation worldwide by providing educational opportunities, recognition and community for industry professionals, amateur inventors and people of all ages who love to play.

Four Toy Industry Icons to be Inducted into 2022 Toy Industry Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Wann has also elevated charitable work within the toy industry, working with The Toy Foundation and in community support initiatives led by his companies.

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  • Wann has also elevated charitable work within the toy industry, working with The Toy Foundation and in community support initiatives led by his companies.
  • The 2022 Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during the 22nd annual Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) on Friday, February 18, 2022.
  • The Toy Industry Hall of Fame lives alongside the National Toy Hall of Fame in a special exhibit at The Strong in Rochester, NY.
  • In 1984, the Toy Industry Hall of Fame was established to recognize the people who have brought the value of play to the lives of children and adults.