The Association of Closet and Storage Professionals presented its Fourth Annual Pioneer Award to CLOSETS magazine at the Closets Networking Reception held February 23 at the 7th Annual Closets and Home Organization Conference and Expo in Charlotte, NC.

In presenting the award, ACSP President Jeff Klein thanked Vance Publishing of Lincolnshire, IL, for its partnership with the association and cited CLOSETS magazine's multiple efforts in helping to advance the closet and storage industry through its bi-monthly publication, website and annual Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo.

Previous ACSP Pioneer Award winners include:
2008: Mike Carson, inaugural president of the ACSP and president of Closet Works, Elmhurst, IL

2009: Charloes Costa, president of Sidelines Inc.

2010: Neil Balter, founder of California Closets

The 2012 ACSP Pioneer Award winner will be announced at the 8th Annual Closets & Home Organization & Conference, February 15-17, 2012 in Austin, TX.