MHEDA's MVP Program

(Most Valuable Partner) Program

What is the MVP Program?

The MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Program is a new award program exclusively for MHEDA Distributor Members.

Distributor member companies who have attained MVP status are demonstrating a commitment to business excellence, professionalism and good stewardship.

Your partners are your customers, employees and suppliers. This program provides you with a tangible method of demonstrating your company’s commitment to business excellence to these important stakeholders. Show them your passion for quality business practices when you attain MVP Status. All Distributor Members are encouraged to apply!

• Your Employees
• Your Suppliers
• Your Customers

Show them you are their "Most Valuable Partner".

What MVP status says to your employees:

You value their partnership with your company and are willing to invest in their success through training, networking opportunities, industry benchmarking, best practices and investing in the future of the industry.

What MVP status says to your suppliers:

You are a valued partner in getting their product to the marketplace with well trained employees, proven business models and ethical business practices. Your company is taking a leadership role within the material handling industry through your professional association and you are actively investing in the future of the industry. When your company achieves success and is held in high esteem, you enhance the success and esteem of your suppliers.

What MVP status says to your customers:

Your demonstrated commitment to becoming the very best in the industry through your professional association shows your customers that they are working with a partner who will provide solutions - not sell them a commodity.

MVP status requires an annual demonstration of your company's commitment to excellence  in the following areas:

• Industry Relations - working for the good of the industry
• Customer Relations - demonstrating ethical and superior business practices
• Peer-to-Peer Networking - providing innovative solutions by learning from the best in the industry
• Education - well trained employees are an investment in your customers' success
• Best Practices - experience is often the best teacher and your customers deserve to work with a company that is willing to hold themselves up to the best in the business.

Recognition for Recipients of MVP Status

Annually, with the year of achievement noted, your company will be encouraged to use the MVP logo on your company materials including your website, marketing materials and customer proposals. You will also receive: 

• MVP Plaque
• MVP Lapel Pin for your company's primary contact
• Recognition at the Annual MHEDA Convention
  • During Business Meeting
  • MVP badge ribbons (given to all company representatives attending convention)
• Industry Trade Press recognition - press release announcing all member companies who achieved MVP status in the previous year will be sent during the 1st quarter
• A full page advertisement highlighting MVP recipients will be featured in the winter issue of the MHEDA Journal
• MVP Companies will have recognition on MHEDA's website with a link to their website

• MVP Companies will receive a letter from MHEDA's President and EVP recognizing their achievement

Timing

All distributor members are encouraged to submit an application for MVP status anytime during the year with recognition for the achievement in the next calendar year. For example, member companies who achieve MVP status in 2011 will be recognized throughout 2012.

Eligibility Requirements

• Member in good standing
• Minimum of two (2) employees enrolled in MHEDA communications 
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a customer
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a supplier
• Meet criteria in the following areas
  • Industry Relations 
  • Customer Relations 
  • Peer-to-Peer Networking
  • Education
  • Best Practices 

To be awarded MVP status, your company must met criteria in five areas. To get started, click here and complete the Application for MVP Status.