Pawsitive Impact Awards
Celebraing Dedication, Community & Excellence
The Pawsitive Impact Awards celebrate the outstanding partnerships and achievements that have made a significant difference in our community and industry. Established by The Bear Factory, these awards honor the dedication, innovation, and sustainability efforts of our valued customers, partners, and collaborators. Each year, we come together to recognize those who exemplify the values of excellence, growth, and heart, leaving a lasting impact that resonates far beyond the business world.
“I’m incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding individuals and organizations that make the Pawsitive Impact Awards so special. These awards honor the dedication, innovation, and sustainability efforts of our partners and customers who go above and beyond to create lasting change. Together, we’re not just shaping the future of our industry—we’re making a positive impact that will be felt for generations to come.”
– Jimmy Banish, COO, The Bear Factory
Pawsitive Impact Award Categories
We’d like to thank our customers for your business and support as we celebrate this great achievement & recognition.
Customer of the Year
Celebrates a customer who has shown exceptional commitment, support, and growth in partnership with The Bear Factory.
Heart of Gold
Named in honor of Co-Founder Renee McLean, this award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated remarkable generosity, kindness, and dedication to making a difference.
Collaboration Excellence
Recognizes a partner or customer who has demonstrated outstanding teamwork and cooperation, driving collective success and long-lasting impact.
Sustainability Partner
Acknowledges a partner or customer who has led the way in environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.
Loyalty
Celebrates a customer or partner whose unwavering dedication and continued support have been key to building a lasting and successful relationship with The Bear Factory.
Growth Partner
Honors a partner whose collaborative efforts have significantly contributed to mutual success and expansion.
Celebrating our 2024 Award Winners
We are honored to recognize the incredible contributions of our 2024 Pawsitive Impact Award Winners! These outstanding partners exemplify excellence, innovation, and passion, making a lasting impact on our industry and beyond:
🏆 Customer of the Year: The College Agency
🏆 Collaboration Excellence: Northgate Resorts
🏆 Growth Partner: Herschend Family Entertainment
🏆 Heart of Gold: Fun Stuff Express
🏆 Loyalty Award: Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls
🏆 Sustainability Leader: Fort Worth Zoo
Congratulations to all our winners! Your achievements inspire us to keep raising the bar and creating lasting memories together.
Our Commitment To The Social & Environmental Landscape
Being a family-owned and operated company, we share a close relationship with our local community and have made a commitment to preserve the area we live in as well as the planet we live on. We take Social and Environmental issues seriously and passionately to be the best we can be.
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Our Global Distributors
Since opening in 2001, The Bear Factory has supported small businesses to Fortune 500 companies all over the globe. We’ve found that once our Huggable, Lovable Friends make their way into a new market, everyone seems to love the Build Your Own Plush concept. To support local economic growth in a new market segment, we’ve made a conscious effort to partner with like-minded individuals in the specific countries we’ve seen potential in.
By partnering with and supporting a local business, we are able to provide the same excellent service, quality, and values we hold in the highest regard. Our TBF Distributors are hardworking, family-owned businesses like ours and are committed to creating a positive impact in their community.
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