Entries are still open for The Vendies 2025 after the deadline was extended to March 21. There is a category for everyone, whether you are a supplier or an operator, so don’t delay, get your entries prepared and submitted before it’s too late.
The Vendies will be taking place on 4 June 2025 at the Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London.
These awards will once again continue a longstanding tradition of recognising and rewarding companies and individuals that have made exceptional contributions to the trade in the past year.
This year, The Vendies are very pleased to announce a number of new awards as well as the return of some of last year’s hottest categories.
New categories for suppliers include:
BEST BETTER FOR YOU PRODUCT
This category is open to any food or beverage product currently active in the vending sector that provides consumers with a healthier option.
VENDING SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
This award will reward exceptional performance by a supplier to the vending and automated retail industry.
BEST AUTOMATED RETAIL SOLUTION
This award seeks to reward innovative solutions used commonly in micro markets or similar automated retail environments.
BEST FOOD-TO-GO PRODUCT
This category is open to entries for freshly prepared grab and go food products that are generally considered to be perishable and are available to the UK market.
For more details and criteria go to https://thevendies.co.uk/supplier-categories/
New categories for operators include:
BEST FAMILY BUSINESS
This award aims to celebrate the achievements of established family business operators trading successfully in the UK vending and automated retail industry.
For more details and criteria go to https://thevendies.co.uk/operator-categories/
New categories for suppliers & operators include:
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATION AWARD
This award is for the best communication strategy by a supplier or an operator. Entrants can describe the way in which multiple communications methods, both online and offline, are used to successfully market a product or service.
COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD
This award is open to operators and suppliers who demonstrate a clear commitment to their local community through the implementation of initiatives which could be either sustainable, environmental, community-orientated, charitable, or a combination of these.
BEST NEWCOMER
This award goes to a young professional, or a candidate who is new to the industry. The nominee will have had a significant and invaluable impact on their employer’s business by exceeding targets or customer recognition and will have established him or herself as an important team member.
MICROMARKET COLLABORATION
This award seeks to reward a collaboration in automated retail solutions such as micro markets, refreshment destinations, break out areas, self-service stations, interactive kiosks etc. All operators, manufacturers and suppliers are invited to enter on behalf of their partners.
BEST SALES PERSON
This award is presented for outstanding achievements in a sales role. Your nomination can include evidence of revenue growth, customer retention numbers or growth, new accounts, success in sale of product, expansion into new areas. You may also include customer comments/testamonials.Â
For more details and criteria go to https://thevendies.co.uk/supplier-operator-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
Sponsors who have confirmed this year include Siemens and Selfly Store.
If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact:
Natalie Harman
NHarman@datateam.co.uk
