About Us

What Do We Promise?

To the person who wants to work with marketing professionals who commit to being a part of their team, Accolades is the right choice. That’s because we
• are committed to continuing education and industry certification
• provide leadership within our community and our industry
• consistently deliver tailor-made experiences through listening, conversation and hard work
• have the heart of a champion
• love to make people smile.

Our Story

A former school teacher, Daryll Harris Griffin left a successful career as the Regional Manager of Personnel Operations with Xerox Corporation to found Accolades, Inc. in 1990.
With her human resource experience and passion for both learning and teaching, Daryll has built a company focused on creating strong ROI and brand-building experiences to client companies of all sizes.  Accolades, Inc has been recognized and received national level honors for their work with clients of all sizes. They have been entrusted with work on some of America’s most beloved and valuable brands such as Coca-Cola, The Home Depot and UPS.

What We Do

  • Corporate recognition programs
  • Premiums and Incentives Sales
  • Trade Show Programs
  • Safety Programs
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Recognition
  • Product Introductions
  • Business Gifts
  • Sport Tournaments
  • Company Outings
  • Thank you programs
  • E-Commerce Services: online stores and fulfillment services

A Few Accolades For Accolades

Atlanta Business League Hall of Fame
Jackie Robinson Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner Award (from the Atlanta Braves and MLB)
2010 National Minority Supplier Development Council Regional Supplier of the Year (Class I)
2009 Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council Supplier of the Year (Class I)
1999 Supplier of the Year – Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council
Blueprint Award – Women Looking Ahead Newsmagazine
Star Supplier Award – Coca-Cola Enterprises
Trailblazer Award – WBENC/Georgia Women’s Business Council
Innovation Award – Turner Broadcasting System
Who’s Who in Black Atlanta
Top 1000 Women in Georgia by Women Looking Ahead Newsmagazine
Outstanding Minority Business Award
Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence
League Leadership Award
Leadership Atlanta Class of 2001

Membership And Affiliations

Atlanta Business League
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.
Promotional Products Association International
Georgia Association of Promotional Products Professionals

Master Advertising Specialist

Daryll Griffin holds the Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) certification from the Promotional Products Association International, an achievement only 1% of practitioners ever achieve. It recognizes her commitment to continuing education and industry leadership.  

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