Press Release:

                  WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- University Press Of The South Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of New Orleans Award in the Book Publishing category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
 
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
 
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
United States Commerce Association (USCA).
 
 
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA):
 
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising. 
 
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
 
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association.

 
Our Reaction When We Heard About the Good News:

'It is such a great news! We at University Press of the South are all very happy! Hard work is paying after tough times -- Katrina's Hurricane and its aftermath. Our authors are very satisfied, and we always try to do better.'

Some Reactions of Our Authors When They Heard About the Good News:

'This is great! Congratulations.' Marie Heart DiCowden, author of Colors of Prayer.

'That's wonderful news for the authors, but also recognizes your efforts.  And frankly, it's about time that the fates shine on New Orleans.' Rod Heimpel, author of Généalogie du Manifeste Littéraire.

'This is excellent! I m so happy for you (an for me). I will make sure people know!' Denis Grélé, author of Les condamnés du bonheur. Travailler en utopie.

'Congratulations for this important award! This shows the dedication and hard work of you and your colleagues at University Press of the South.' Jessica Ramos, author of VERVIR. Una otra forma de escribir poesía.

'Congratulations! You've done a great job to earn this award. Keep on the good work. Best,' Xiansheng Tian, author of Patrick J. Hurley and the US-China Relations, 1944-1945.

'I was indeed very happy  to receive the important news that your distinguished University Press of the South has been awarded the 2009 Best of New Orleans Award, granted by the  U.S. Commerce Association. My heartiest congratulations to you on this stellar achievement, and I will most assuredly spread the Good News. All The Best,' Lanin A. Gyurko, author of Magic Lens. The Transformation of the Visual Arts in the Narrative World of Carlos Fuentes.