International event and communications agency PGI, based in Arlington, Va., has honored PGI Canada's KIRSTEN STRAND with the company's annual award for general manager of the year. Call 604/689-3448; www.pgi.com. • Phoenix-based PHOENIX TENT AND AWNING has been honored with International Achievement Awards in the categories of Party Tent Rental and Commercial Tent Rental from the Industrial Fabrics Association International. The awards were presented during the IFAI Expo 2002 in Roseville, Minn. Call 602/225-0255; www.phoenixtent.com.