RI SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
Awarded by the United States Small Business Administration to Thomas Tanury, Chairman, for Tanury Industries "staying power, growth in number of employees, increased sales, improvement in financial position, contributions back to the community, and facing and overcoming adversity." (1996)

TOP TEN UNITED STATES PLATERS
An annual ranking of top plating shops in the United States by Products Finishing, a leading finishing industry magazine. Tanury is the only company in the top ten to exclusively service high-specification decorative products. (1993, 1994)

RHODE ISLAND PRIME 50 AWARD
Recognizes Rhode Island's top 50 independent companies which "significantly contribute to the present and future strength of Rhode Island's economy." (1992, 1993, 1994)

A. T. CROSS QUALITY RECOGNITION
Tanury Industries is one of five vendors chosen from over 100 to receive this award from the world-class writing instrument manufacturer. Tanury was recognized for "providing a high-quality product, consistent delivery and reliable service." (1993)

A. T. CROSS QUALITY CERTIFICATION
Tanury Industries is among only three vendors to ever receive this quality certification. As a result of consistent high-quality achievement, when A. T. Cross product leaves Tanury it goes directly into assembly, by-passing a costly reinspection at the A. T. Cross facility. (1993)

BLUE CHIP ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE
Annually awarded by U. S. Chamber of Commerce to four companies from each state who "overcome adversity to emerge as influences within their market." (1993)