Pickering, ON – October 26, 2007 – Patrick Doyle, Owner of Proforma Synergy, was awarded the Ajax-Pickering Business Excellence Award at a reception at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility on October 18th. The Business Excellence Award is presented to the local business that demonstrates excellence in innovation, the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction, and involvement in the Ajax and Pickering communities. Proforma Synergy won in the '1-9 employees' category.

"Our warmest congratulations and continued success to all of the nominees and category winners in business excellence," said Diana Hills-Milligan, president of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. "The number of nominations we receive each year demonstrates the level of quality and customer satisfaction the businesses in Ajax and Pickering achieve year after year, businesses that we value for their participation in our community, their innovation and their excellence."

"Proforma Synergy is thrilled to accept this prestigious award," states Patrick Doyle. "To be recognized by our local business peers affirms our commitment to providing innovative quality solutions to our customers and ultimately, excellent customer satisfaction."

Proforma Synergy, founded in 2005, is a member of the Proforma network of over 600 offices throughout North America. Proforma Synergy is Durham's award-winning promotional products agency. With over 15 years of industry relations, experience and international buying power, Proforma Synergy provides ideas, business solutions and quality promotional products, and safety recognition programs to its customers. Its mission is to provide businesses with innovative graphic communications ideas, quality results, comprehensive solutions and outstanding customer service.

Patrick Doyle was recently awarded the Innovator of the Year Award at the 2007 Proforma Convention and Family Reunion in Dallas, TX. Doyle has also been long recognized for his safety award programs; recent recognition includes an article in Counselor magazine and a guest column in Canadian Mining Journal. Patrick Doyle was also a guest speaker at the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association conference in Halifax, NS. He looks forward to using his expertise to help local organizations meet their needs.

About the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is the voice of the business community in Ajax and Pickering. Established in 1955, the 500-plus members represent an array of business sectors ranging from the service industry to manufacturers and distributors. The group's advocacy and policy initiatives focus on issues relating to such things as economic development, healthcare, education, transportation issues, community and social development, environment, and energy. To learn more about the Board, or to become a member, please go to www.apboardoftrade.com.

About Proforma
With over 30 years of experience, Proforma remains clearly focused on providing solutions to North American businesses for their graphic communications needs. A leading provider of promotional products, printing services, business documents, and eCommerce solutions, Proforma has received numerous awards and is recognized as one of the top five largest companies in our industry. Proforma serves over 50,000 clients through more than 650 member offices in North America. The Proforma Worldwide Support Center is located in Cleveland, Ohio. www.proforma.com/synergy.

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