THE VENDIES 2026
Don’t miss out: T
ime is running out to be part of The Vendies 2026. With the entry deadline fast approaching on 27 February, now is the moment to put your achievements in the spotlight and secure your place in the industry’s most prestigious awards. Returning on 3 June 2026 at the iconic
Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London, The Vendies will once again celebrate excellence across vending and automated retail — recognising the companies, teams and individuals who have gone above and beyond over the past year. Don’t miss the chance to be recognised among the best the sector has to offer. For 2026, a range of new categories has been introduced alongside the return of many popular favourites, creating even more opportunities to showcase outstanding achievements from across the industry.
WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR… New categories for suppliers include: BEST WATER BRAND Open to water and flavoured water brands performing strongly in automated retail and vending.
New categories for operators include: TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD Recognises operators that invest in the growth and skills of their people.
New categories for suppliers & operators include:
SALES CHAMPION For individuals achieving outstanding sales success, for either operators or suppliers.
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Get your entries in by 27 February 2026
BEST VENDING DOUBLE ACT Celebrates two individuals (from a single or separate businesses/organisations) whose teamwork delivers exceptional results.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD Recognises outstanding design in vending, micromarkets, autonomous retail units, or automated retail environments — where aesthetics, user experience and functionality come together to create a standout solution.
For more details and criteria go to
https://thevendies.co.uk/categories/
As for the rest of the categories, many
of last year’s contenders are still available to enter, so make your choice at https://
thevendies.co.uk/categories/
HOW TO ENTER To enter or nominate it couldn’t be any easier just follow our three simple steps: 1) Pick your category. 2) Put together a short statement explaining why you or the company/individual you are nominating deserve to win. 3) Submit your entry using our easy online portal. So, don’t waste time GO TO
https://thevendies.co.uk/enter/ TO ENTER.
SPONSORSHIP Coffetek has already confirmed it is sponsoring The Vendies again for 2026 as our Sustainability Partner. Boost Inc has confirmed as Entertainment Sponsor. Category sponsors include Siemens, 365 Retail and Walkers.
This year’s host for The Vendies, and back by popular demand, is stand-up supremo Jimmy McGhie. An internationally experienced comedian, Jimmy has performed around the world and appeared on television and radio for the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Comedy Central, ABC Australia, THREE New Zealand, Absolute Radio and more. With 10 solo shows at major comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and New Zealand International Comedy Festival, he is now a top UK circuit act and a highly sought-after corporate awards host and TV warm-up artist — the perfect fit to bring energy, humour and pace to the industry’s biggest night.
If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact: Natalie Harman -
NHarman@datateam.co.uk
https://thevendies.co.uk
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