Seth Goldman, TeaEO of Honest Tea to be Inducted into the DC Chapter of the American Marketing Association Hall of Fame

ALEXANDRIA, VA, June 15, 2011, 2010 – Seth Goldman, Founder and TeaEO of Honest Tea will be this year’s recipient of the American Marketing Association - Washington DC Chapter’s (AMADC) Hall of Fame award on June 28th during the association’s inaugural Power on the Potomac Networking Event.

Each year, AMADC presents the Hall of Fame Award to a leader who inspires others in the local marketing community, and has made distinguished and consistent contributions to the marketing profession. Past Marketing Hall of Fame Award recipients have included Mark Bisnow (Bisnow), Ted Ward (GEICO), Catherine Meloy (Goodwill of Greater Washington), Bruce Himelstein (Ritz Carlton), JW Marriott (Marriott), Ted Leonsis (AOL), Ronald Goldstein, PhD (Georgetown University) and William Novellis (AARP).

“The AMADC membership is extremely proud to honor Mr. Goldman for his exceptional achievements in marketing”, said Christie Susko, President of AMADC. “Honest Tea has experienced impressive growth during a challenging economic period. The fact that Honest Tea has increased its presence in the DC area and nationally while building a meaningful brand and maintaining social and environmental responsibility speaks volumes about Mr. Goldman’s stellar leadership. He has proven that he is a true visionary and marketing innovator worthy of this recognition.”

For more information or to register, visit www.amadc.org/potomac-power, email info@amadc.org or call (703) 683-4883.