2024 DPA Distributor of the Year - 1st Ayd Corporation L-R: Jarred Kennedy, Julie Fitzgerald, Kennedy Fitzgerald, Jeff Tishko, Zachary Haines
2024 DPA Distributor of the Year - 1st Ayd Corporation L-R: Jarred Kennedy, Julie Fitzgerald, Kennedy Fitzgerald, Jeff Tishko, Zachary Haines


The DPA Buying Group recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary during its annual Jan/San Buying & Networking Conference held at the Omni Champions Gate Resort in Orlando, Florida, May 4-6. During the awards luncheon, DPA announced its 2024 Jan/San award recipients. 

DPA’s 2024 Jan/San Distributor of the Year award was presented to 1st Ayd Corporation, Elgin, Illinois. DPA’s 2024 Jan/San Supplier of the Year award went to Marcal Paper, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, a towel, tissue and restroom dispensing manufacturer. 

“Over the past several years, these award recipients have achieved remarkable sales growth by building strong partnerships with DPA members. Their continued success and dedication make them truly deserving of this award,” says Zachary T. Haines, DPA CEO.

DPA also presented the Founders Award to two of its founding members. 

“DPA’s Founders Award recognizes a company that has been with our organization since its inception in 2000,” says Haines. 

This year’s Founders Awards went to Beacon Distributors Inc., Harrisville, Rhode Island, and Miner Supply Company, Wyoming, Michigan.

The DPA Buying Group is comprised of over 1,300 distributors and approximately 275 preferred suppliers in the janitorial/sanitary, safety, and industrial market segments.