BY BECCI KNOWLES
This year, the first ‘Vending Industry Awards’ will be launched by one of the largest independently owned publishers in the UK, Datateam Business Media, in partnership with the Automatic Vending Association (AVA), AVEX 13 and Vending International Magazine. Designed to celebrate the world of Vending, the event will take place on the evening of Wednesday 12th June at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham.
AVEX is the largest UK exhibition for vending and water and is attended by visitors from around the world, making it the perfect dateline to host an industry evening and celebrate with the trade who will be attending and exhibiting at the show.
You can nominate a company or an individual for an award in each of the relevant categories. There is also the opportunity to self-nominate!
Is there an operator that you know does a fabulous job? Do you have any ‘hero brands’ that are a guaranteed hit? How do you separate the best from the rest when there is so much to choose from? Well now is your chance to tell us by highlighting the brands, people, operators and services of the future.
Visit www.vendingindustryawards.co.uk to download a nomination form for the Vending Company Awards and the Individual Awards.
How the process works…
Company Awards
With the exception of the University Development Award and Lifetime Achievement Award, all nominations will be presented to an expert panel who will decide on the top five in each category. The finalist will then be voted on by members of the industry and the winners announced on the night.
Voting will commence in May and will be conducted online with only one vote allowed per category, per IP address.
Individual Awards
All nominations will be presented to an expert panel who will decide on the three finalists. The final three will be invited to an interview prior to the event and the winner announced on the night.
Hannah Dedman, Event Director, Datateam Business Media said: “Datateam Business Media, home to Vending International magazine is, in conjunction with the Automatic Vending Association (AVA), hosting the Vending Industry Awards and Gala dinner on the evening of the 12th June following the second day of AVEX 2013. Vending International is a media partner for the exhibition and is also the official voice of the AVA for the vending press.
“The Vending Industry Awards represents the perfect opportunity to network across the whole of the industry from manufacturers to operators, facilities managers and service providers.”
Jonathan Hilder, CEO, Automatic Vending Association (AVA) said: “I am delighted that we now have some relevant vending industry awards that highlight the fantastic job done by the ordinary employees of the vending industry, the route operators, engineers and supervisors. I believe that we can now truly recognise the talent that this industry has and the businesses that work within it.
“Working with Vending International will allow us to ensure that we have a truly memorable night whilst at the largest vending show of 2013. I look forward to seeing you all there.”
Paul Howard, AVEX Chairman added: “It’s superb that Vending International has taken on this very important and well thought out awards project. With Vending International’s support of AVEX, bringing both of these great events together makes sense and will give us all a great night to applaud the efforts of all those involved in our industry.”
For more information visit: www.vendingindustryawards.co.uk. You can also call Events Coordinator Claire Davison on 01622 699170 to discuss your requirements, or drop her an email at CD******@*********co.uk
To book tickets please contact Aimee Williams on 01622 699137 or email aw*******@*********co.uk
For sponsorship opportunities speak to Hannah Dedman – call 01622 699175 or email hd*****@*********co.uk
