By BRYONY ANDREWS
Vendie season has begun!
2015 will see the third year of the Vending Industry Awards, and a new identity for the industry event of the year. Taking place after the last day of AVEX 2015, on Wednesday 1st July at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, The Vendies will celebrate outstanding products and people in the vending industry.
Completely free to enter, the tried and tested judging /voting system ensures that a Vendie represents an independent stamp of endorsement from the industry. With new categories including Best Machine Innovation, Best Snack or Confectionery Product and Best Payment or Cashless System, the Vendies offers all sectors of the industry a chance to gain recognition for their achievements. The last twelve months have seen some incredible advances in vending, so the competition is going to be fierce!
Organised by Datateam Business Media – home to Vending International – in association with the Automatic Vending Association (AVA), The Vendies also offers a key opportunity for category sponsorship. A number of enhancements to the current format promise to provide even greater exposure to the manufacturers and operators the event pays homage to – starting with the new look, easy to navigate website, with an updated aesthetic to go with the new incarnation. Take a look at www.thevendies.co.uk.
Celebrations will kick off with a VIP drinks reception for sponsors and their guests at the Hilton’s exclusive Cloud 23 bar, followed by a champagne reception and a three-course gourmet dinner, with the awards presentations and entertainment throughout the night. Initial rumours hint at table caricaturists, Indian palm readers, a Seaga car rally and a live band…
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