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DMC Announces CEO Cindy Morris Named Finalist for Leadership Excellence Awards

July 28, 2026  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   

D CEO's new awards program honors North Texas executives who drive performance with purpose, recognizing leaders distinguished not only by business results but by intentional leadership, strong cultures, ethical decision-making, and long-term impact. The inaugural program drew more than 400 nominations spanning public and private companies, emerging businesses, nonprofits, and organizations of every size across the region.

Following multiple rounds of judging, D CEO's editors selected finalists across a dozen categories, from strategic leadership and operational excellence to culture, community impact, and visionary leadership.

Morris is among seven finalists for the Strategic Leadership Award, a group that includes the president of the Dallas Stars, the commissioner of the LPGA, and the CEO of an IT services company.

Morris' nomination cited DMC's strategic reinvestment in the marketplace and recent gains in market share, alongside her leadership of the Stand With Main Street campaign, launched to support retailers, sales reps, and manufacturers against the impact of tariffs.

Under her direction, DMC organized a grassroots petition, engaged in lobbying efforts, deepened relationships with advocacy organizations including the National Retail Federation, filed an amicus brief in the related federal lawsuit, and kept customers informed with timely updates on evolving tariff policy.

"Leading through disruption means showing up for the people who make this industry work — the retailers, reps, and manufacturers who depend on Market," said Morris. "This recognition belongs to the entire DMC team and to everyone who stood with us to protect Main Street."

All finalists will be featured in the September issue of D CEO, with winners revealed at an exclusive awards celebration that month.