AmpliVox Sound Systems has been honored by Special Olympics
Illinois (“SOILL”) with the 2014 Maggiano’s Hero Award, in recognition of
AmpliVox’s donation of portable PA systems to all of SOILL’s area and statewide
offices. Don Roth, Amplivox’s CEO, participated in the annual awards dinner at
Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant in Schaumburg, Illinois, on November 20.
AmpliVox was one of 10 honorees at the SOILL Hero Awards,
which are given to individuals, groups or businesses that have shown exemplary
commitment to SOILL and have made efforts to strengthen communities and improve
the quality of life for Special Olympics athletes. Over 100 attendees gathered
for the awards presentation, which was hosted by emcee Chris Boden of Comcast
SportsNet. Annie Carroll, SOILL Vice
President of Area Management, thanked AmpliVox for its generous donations,
noting that the portable PA systems enhance both the safety of the Special
Olympics events and the positive affirmation of award ceremonies for the
athletes.
“In 2013, SOILL surveyed our athletes and coaches asking
them to rank the importance of the major elements of all Special Olympics
competitions. Safety of our events was
ranked first, followed by awards presentations,” Carroll noted during the
Maggiano’s event. “Our partnership with Amplivox in supplying SOILL with high
quality PA systems has helped us make significant improvements in both areas.
The AmpliVox sound systems have improved safety by allowing us to increase
event-wide PA announcements and reach within our venues, and improved our
awards by giving the athletes the thrill
of hearing their names announced during awards ceremonies and enhancing the
awards experience for all of our athletes and the families/spectators that are
there to cheer them on. We are very
fortunate to have the support of AmpliVox and access to their high quality
equipment.”
AmpliVox’s Half Mile Hailer portable PAs were put into
service at a number of Special Olympics events in 2014, including the annual
Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby, Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull, and Summer
Games. The lightweight, easily portable 50W sound systems provide versatile
amplification for all types of outdoor settings. To learn more about AmpliVox
portable sound systems, visit www.ampli.com.
Photo Caption: Mike
McLaughlin (left), athlete and Global Messenger for Special Olympics Illinois
with Don Roth, CEO of AmpliVox Sound Systems.
Roth received a Hero Award from Special Olympics Illinois.
About
AmpliVox
AmpliVox ® Sound Systems products are predominantly
made in the USA, meet stringent CE standards, and come with a warranty up to 12
years. Our wide selection meets every speaker's sound coverage and
style needs. Whether you’re in a small meeting room of 10 people or a large
20,000 square foot auditorium of up to 10,000 people, AmpliVox ® Sound Systems'
extensive range of superior quality, simple to operate and reliable electronics
including our new integrated multi-media furniture line provide maximum satisfaction and
ensure a crystal clear message. Through its AmpliVox Cares
Corporate Contribution program, AmpliVox strengthens and improves the
communities we serve through innovative programs that channel financial support
as well as products to public service organizations. AmpliVox
products are compliant with the California Environmental Protection Agency Air
Resources Board (CARB)
and our PA systems and lecterns are manufactured to be RoHS (Restriction
of Hazardous Substance) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Compliant.
Visit http://www.ampli.com for more information.