VENDIES PREVIEW


Time to meet the judges as The Vendies 2024 accepts last minute entries


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his month, after an extended deadline, the final entries are being submitted into the Vendies 2024 which will take place on June 5 at the iconic Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent


Garden, in London. Very soon it will be decision time, with a distinguished panel


of judges on place to choose the winners in a line-up of hotly contested categories. Entries are being judged in three sections for suppliers, operators and operators & suppliers and will see trophies presented to the best products in the sector and also the most talented individuals and teams. There’s no doubt that whoever wins on June 5, the entries will have been carefully examined to make sure that only the very best of the best take home the accolades.


THAT JOB WILL FALL TO OUR PANEL OF INDUSTRY JUDGES WHO ARE…


Phillipa Atkinson-Clow, General Manager – Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA) Phillipa is General Manager of the WHA (Water- Dispenser & Hydration Association). She is a founder Member of the Society of Association Management having provided organisational and management services to numerous trade


associations over the last 30 years.


Erwin Wetzel, the Director General – European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) Erwin Wetzel joined the European Vending & Coffee Service Association in 2011 and became the Director General in 2014. In his current role he coordinates several committees and working groups inside the organisation and has


acquired over the last years a thorough knowledge about the vending industry across Europe. He knows very well the industry trends and the specificities of the different markets, which allows him to promote efficiently the interests of his members vis-à-vis stakeholders and authorities. His background is political science and EU Affairs.


Vendex Show Director Phil Reynolds Phil Reynolds has been actively involved in the vending industry for 33 years. Having launched a vending magazine (Auto Vending) which he published for 20 years he became involved in various other industry initiatives. These included forming the European Vending Press Association in


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1993 together with the leading publishers in France, Spain, Germany and Italy; Spring Cruises for Classic and Sports Car enthusiasts; the inaugural Vending Innovation Awards in 2001; and arranging go-karting days to bring the industry together. Since 2003 he has been running the successful Vending show Vendex.


NIVO Business Manager Michelle Hefferon Michelle Hefferon has worked in the vending industry for 15 years. For the latter eight she has managed NIVO’s day-to-day activities in which time she has gained true insight into the intricacies of the sector. Michelle believes customer always comes first, which includes pointing out where


NIVO can help – key to any successful business. Michelle is able to explore members issues and, with her team, find solutions and possibilities for both vending operators and suppliers.


Gillian White, Vending & Unattended Retail Consultant Gillian White has been a key player in the vending industry for more than 25 years. Her career has spanned commercial leadership for several global players in FMCG and Equipment Manufacturing. She has served on the Boards of both the AVA


and the EVA and from 2018 to 2023 was Chair of the AVA as well as serving on several technical and specialist area committees. In 2023, Gillian was recognised for her contribution to the industry as the first winner of the “Women of the Year” Vendies award.


Tracy Corroll, Technical Manager, WHA Tracy Corroll is the Technical Manager at the Water Dispenser and Hydration Association (WHA). She has worked in the hydration industry for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience in both vending and water dispense. Tracy won an Outstanding Contribution Award at The Vendies in 2018.


SPONSORSHIP We are delighted to announce a number of confirmed sponsors for The Vendies 2024 including Siemens, SB Software, Found, Lucozade, Selfly Store, Britvic Walkers and our sustainability partners Coffetek, Aqua Cure, Boostbar Aeguana On the day sponsors also include EVOCA, Northern Bites and Pladis.


If you would like to sponsor the event next year, please contact: Natalie Harman NHarman@datateam.co.uk https://thevendies.co.uk


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