THE VENDIES 2017


VENDING


INTERNATIONAL The UK's only magazine for the vending industry


The winners revealed


On Wednesday, June 28, the very best within the vending and water industries descended on London’s Millennium Gloucester Hotel for The Vendies 2017.


Organised by Datateam Business Media, The Vendies – formally known as the Vending Industry Awards – is the prestigious awards programme designed to recognise and reward the success, innovation and technology of companies and individuals within the vending and water industries. Upon arrival guests were able to take advantage of the unrivalled


networking opportunity during an exclusive drinks reception, before heading into the main hall where the evening’s host, Ryan Philpott, welcomed guests. After dinner, the ‘Voice of the Balls’ Alan Dedicoat kicked off the


evening’s awards working in unison with Ryan to announce the lucky winners, while providing entertainment to the guests.


AFTER DINNER ENTERTAINMENT After the awards were presented, all in attendance came together to partake in the evening’s charity fundraiser raising a generous amount for Demelza House, a specialist children’s hospice providing


care and support to children and parents throughout Kent, East Sussex and South East London. Hannah Dedman, publication director at Datateam Business


Media, was delighted with success of this year’s event. She said: “All of our finalists at The Vendies 2017 should be


congratulated – everyone that entered was of the highest calibre and should be proud of all of their achievements this past year. “I would like to thank everyone that attended the awards for


making it truly outstanding, in particular all of our great sponsors who make the awards possible!” The 2017 Vendies was sponsored by Vendman, Coffetek, Lavazza,


SB Software, Siemens Financial Services, the EDWCA, Vending International, Barry Callebaut, Burts Potato Chips, Mr Lee’s Pure Foods and Nupik Flo.


Check out the next couple of pages to see what the winners had to say.


GUEST COMMENTS


“The event was very well organised and a great opportunity to meet other companies in the industry and for new companies to be rewarded independently without the need of big marketing budgets." – Damien Lee, founder and CEO, Mr Lee’s Noodles


“A great get together, thank you for allowing Rob and I to join the top table. We had a super evening, with excellent company. The event seemed to go off with a bang. It was, as always highly professional and a really polished event. It looked from around the room like everyone enjoyed themselves and for us the evening was made even more special with a highly valued and a much treasured Vendies award. A truly fantastic night, thank you again.” – Kevin Reed, national sales manager, Siemens Financial Services


“The event itself was even better than last year, with the right mixture of fun, networking and entertainment. Thank you again to Jenny and everyone on the Vendies team for organising and hosting such a wonderful evening: see you all again next year.” – Simon Black, managing director, SB Software


“David and I just wanted to say a huge well done for The Vendies. We live in a world in which people are very quick to criticise yet forget to acknowledge the effort and hard work that goes into an event such as The Vendies. “Once again the venue was stunning; the presentation of the


Champagne reception and the dining area was faultless. As for the food once again it did not disappoint. There was a very good atmosphere helped along by Ryan and Alan who added that little extra. I think you have hit on a gem with Ryan.” – Tracy Corroll, EDWCA Secretariat


“Once again, The Vendies was a great night! Having an industry- wide event like this for networking lets people meet in a non- pressured environment and enjoy what we can bring to the community.” - Lewis Zimbler, operations director, Nayax


“The Vendies has become an annual pilgrimage for the team at Coffetek, this year was no exception – the event was an ideal opportunity to network with industry colleagues and showcase what makes the vending industry magical.” – Stuart Neal, regional manager, Coffetek


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