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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit your Vendies entries by Friday, March 20


The deadline for the The Vendies 2020 has been extended to Friday, March 20, giving the industry a little extra time to finesse applications and be in with a chance to win a coveted trophy. Whether you’re an outstanding manufacturer or have a stellar


reputation as an operator with top notch employees, there’s an award to recognise whatever it is that you do best. There is an expertly curated range of categories to choose from. These include:


Supplier categories Best machine innovation Best payment system Best beverage brand Best snack/confectionery product Best new product (audience choice award – voted for on the night) Best ancillary product or service Best supplier website Customer service award – supplier NEW! Best healthy product NEW! Best sustainable product NEW! Corporate social responsibility award


Operator categories Best regional operator Best national operator Best overall operator Best route operator Best service engineer Best area manager Best operator website Best customer service – operator


We are also accepting nominations for a Lifetime Achievement


award. This special award is open to both suppliers and operators and will recognise an individual who has served the vending industry for more than 20 years and played a significant role in its success.


Align your brand with excellence


The Vendies would not be possible without the support of our sponsors: 365 Retail Markets, Barry Callebaut, Coffetek, Ingenico Group, Tower and SB Software, Worldline and Mondelēz International and Abbeychart. Choosing to align your brand with the leading


scheme of recognition in the vending sector is an excellent way to boost your presence within the sector. The Vendies offers a variety of unique sponsorship opportunities, with packages to suit any budget or desired level of exposure.


To find out more about sponsoring The Vendies, or to discuss a tailored sponsorship package, please contact Jenny Thompson at: jthompson@datateam.co.uk


An unmissable event in the


industry calendar In the opulent Café De Paris in London’s glittering West End, the very finest in the vending industry will be announced as the 2020 winners and welcomed onto the prestigious Roll of Honour on Wednesday, June 3. The awards ceremony, which includes an exclusive


champagne reception, a decadent three-course meal with wine and hilarious entertainment throughout the evening, is the perfect opportunity to dine with important clients and reward your team for their exceptional contributions over the past year. More than a chance to celebrate and catch up with colleagues, The Vendies attracts influential figures from across the sector and the varied guest list provides an ideal platform to connect with potential clients and representatives from the vending industry’s biggest companies.


You can secure your place at the pivotal date in the industry’s calendar by booking your tickets through the portal on www.thevendies.co.uk


Entering one of the new awards: Best Healthy Product, Corporate


Social Responsibility Award and Best Sustainable Product, offers the chance to be an inaugural winner and set the standard for years to come. It is completely free to enter and the scheme encourages


individuals and companies to submit entries into as many categories as they would like, provided each meets the respective criteria – all of which can be found on our dedicated awards website. All you need to do is gather your supporting information and


documents and submit it via the online portal available on The Vendies website. This will be the only extension permitted in this year’s scheme – so make sure you don’t delay any longer.


Please visit www.thevendies.co.uk to submit your entry, nomination or to find out more about the event.


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