Oh man, I didn’t realize! What a bummer!

Also one could argue the company doesn’t even need to purchased a backpack or item.. maybe a bonus check or gift card to a local restaurant would be even better and lower waste than an actual item. My company loves to give gifts for awards but it ends up being some stupid branded clock or desk trinket or a backpack/water bottle of which I have enough already. I mean stop by any goodwill and you’ll find lots of used items like that.