Mansfield, Texas, May 2009— Beltone proudly presented its prestigious President's Cup Award to Terri Zahn-Burnam and Russell Burnam at its 2009 National Meeting held in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1958, Beltone's highest honor, The President's Cup, is awarded annually to hearing care practitioners who demonstrate exceptional patient care, community involvement and professional business practices.
Todd Murray and President's Cup award winner Russell Burnam
"This award recognizes those practitioners whose professionalism and care go well beyond their office and into the community. Terri and Russell's leadership and dedication is the ultimate example of this," says Todd Murray, President, Beltone. "They continue to find unique ways to give back to their community."
Beltone of Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) has its corporate headquarters in Mansfield, Texas, as well as 15 additional offices with 35 staff members throughout the DFW Metroplex. In addition to their contributions to the DFW business community, Terri and Russell also belong to - and participate in - the Texas Hearing Aid Association (THAA). During their time with Beltone, Beltone of DFW has won numerous industry awards, as well as Beltone performance and sales awards. Russell has also served on Beltone's National Advisory and Marketing councils and continues to mentor and share business knowledge with colleagues in the field.
"We're proud to receive the President's Cup Award and glad to know that Beltone recognizes the value we place in our customers and the integrity of our practice," said Russell. "We could not have achieved this honor without the valuable support and dedication of our field partners and hearing care providers who play such an integral role in the communities we serve."
In addition to the award presented to Terri and Russell, Beltone presented patient care performance awards to other top hearing care practitioners from its offices internationally and throughout the U.S.
The national meeting provided Beltone hearing care practitioners from around the world with the opportunity to share ideas and participate in educational seminars on new technologies. Beltone also highlighted the release of the new Beltone Touch™ - its smallest (custom) power hearing instrument and first open in-ear device.
About Beltone Electronics
Founded in 1940, Chicago-based Beltone Electronics is part of the GN Hearing Care Group, utilizing advanced technology to produce hearing instruments sold in the United States, Canada and over 40 countries worldwide. In addition to providing outstanding service and support for its U.S. hearing care network operating in over 1500 offices in North America, Beltone remains the most trusted brand for quality products and care among its patients and adults aged 50 and older.
For more information on Beltone instruments visit www.beltone.com or the Beltone web channel on Audiology Online.
