LEWISTON — ­ Eighteen Geiger associates earned their certified advertising specialist or master advertising specialist designation in December.

On Dec. 8, these individuals completed a 2-hour exam administered by the Promotional Products Association International. The exam represents the culmination of dozens of hours spent by each associate attending trainings and seminars.

Those who attained their CAS designation are Linda Darling, Sheri Theriault, Joline Janosco-Rider, Celeste Gravel, Sue Skaggs, Sara Grant, Lori Plummer, Karen Pelletier, Donna Jenkins, Matthew Dunn, Kelly Pitman, Stella Duclos, Tammy Smith and Amanda Paul.

The MAS recipients were Laura Bosse, Nancy Lavoie, Michael Plourde and Kimberly Beaudin.

CAS designees have demonstrated that they are well versed in all advertising and marketing media available in the promotional products industry. MAS designees display excellence in all aspects of the promotional products industry in addition to demonstrating leadership qualities and a commitment to the industry.

With the addition of these individuals, Geiger now has a total of 96 certified associates on record with PPAI.