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Time to enter! F
ollowing the news announced in our last issue that our annual awards event has moved to a new time and place for
next year, we’re pleased to say that entry to all our awards categories is now open. Organised by IER Magazine, the Innovative
Electrical Retailing Awards 2014 are the highest acclaimed celebration of excellence in the electrical industry. There are several award categories covering best products, retailers, advertising campaigns, industry training, customer service, and more. The deadline for entries is November 14 and the
judging panel will meet up shortly after to agree on a shortlist. Judging for all award categories is entirely independent and is based on the decision of an invited panel of judges under the chairmanship of Hannah Dedman, publishing director of Datateam Business Media. Public voting will commence at the end of November. You can vote online or through the magazine. The 2014 winners will be announced on
February 27 at a very special event held at The Tower Hotel, located next to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, in the heart of London. We will be hosting a champagne networking
afternoon at this prestigious venue, followed by a sumptuous gala dinner and a glittering awards ceremony. Dress code will be black tie for gentlemen and cocktail evening dresses for ladies. So, whether you are an electrical manufacturer, supplier or retailer, download the appropriate entry form now at
www.ierawards.co.uk - and you could become a winner in 2014!
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Talking Trade: Top Level Solutions The Big Interview: Maurizio Pettorino On the Board: George Mead On the Floor: Phil Cox
16 Domestic & General’s Retailer of the Year 2013 Awards
18 Association Comments: AMDEA & retra 20
Sirius Buying Group’s 2013 Awards
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15 October 2013
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The Awards not only offer you the opportunity
to applaud the achievements of our industry’s finest, but the chance to catch up with friends and colleagues, entertain key clients and reward your team for all its hard work over the past year. The evening is an impressive tribute to the
most innovative people and companies operating within this marketplace. To book your place, contact Christine Fitzgerald on 01622 699176 or email her at cfitzgerald@
datateam.co.uk. For sponsorship enquiries, contact Linda Dorling on 01256 321337 or email her on
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