Apr 8, 2021
Organisers of The Vendies 2021 are delighted to invite the entire industry to join in on Thursday 22 April for an incredible celebration of excellence.
Now more than ever, it is vital that the hard work of operators and suppliers in the vending market – and the individuals at the heart of these companies – is recognised and celebrated.
For the first time in its history, the prestigious Vendies ceremony will take place on a virtual platform – enabling even more to be a part of this prestigious industry event.
The free-to-attend event will kick off at 4:00pm with an interactive social wall, which you can be a part of by sharing your messages of celebration and congratulations on Twitter using #TheVendies.
The awards presentation will commence at 4:30pm, revealing the amazing companies, products and people that have been selected as winners by both an independent judging panel and the industry itself.
FULL TIMINGS
4:00PM Event starts – interactive social wall
4:30PM Awards ceremony begins
5:00PM Ceremony ends – interactive social wall
Dec 17, 2020
After a period of postponement, The Vendies – the leading scheme for the recognition of excellence in the vending industry – are back to honour forward-thinking companies, innovative products and inspirational professionals from across the sector.
While proceedings were halted due to the pandemic, The Vendies has returned with a brand-new date for 2021 and entries have been reopened with an extended deadline of Friday 15 January.
Now more than ever it’s vital that the hard work of operators, suppliers and, of course, the professionals at the heart of companies across the vending industry, is recognised and celebrated. With that being said, submitting an entry in The Vendies couldn’t be easier.
To put yourself in with a chance to win, head to dedicated Awards website and take a look at the expertly curated array of categories and find your prime opportunity to shine. Then, put together a short statement and gather any supporting information and documents you feel are necessary to demonstrate why you deserve to win, and submit it all using the simple online entry portal. As always, entries are completely free of charge.
Nominations are also highly encouraged and can be submitted using the same online form.
All submissions made during the initial call for entries will remain eligible to compete, so if you’ve already taken the time to prepare and submit your entry, there’s no need to re-enter.
After the deadline of Friday 15 January, all eligible entries and nominations will proceed to the decision-making stage, in which scores allocated by a panel of industry experts and the results of an online vote will each hold a 50% weighting in the final decisions.
SAVE THE DATE | Thursday 22 April 2021
The winners reveal will now take place on Thursday 22 April 2021, so clear your calendars and mark the date for an unmissable celebration of vending excellence. More information on The Vendies 2021 ceremony will be announced in due course.
With thanks to our sponsors
The organisers of The Vendies would like to extend their sincere thanks to this year’s incredible sponsors, whose continued support makes this vital celebration of the vending industry’s very best possible: Abbeychart, 365 Retail Markets, Barry Callebaut, Coffetek, Mondelez International, SB Software, Tower Leasing and Worldline.
To find out how your brand can benefit from the unique exposure offered by The Vendies’ platform, contact Jenny Thompson at jthompson@datateam.co.uk.
Find out more about The Vendies and submit an entry – visit www.thevendies.co.uk.
Apr 17, 2020
Following the latest information and guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UK government, Datateam Business Media has taken the decision to postpone The Vendies 2020, which was due to take place on Wednesday, June 3.
Event director Hannah Dedman comments: “While the entire Vendies team was looking forward to hosting this incredible industry celebration, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming event as the safety and well-being of our attendees, staff and their communities is our number one priority.
“We are working hard with the venue and all contractors involved in the awards to confirm a suitable new date, and will keep everyone involved updated as the situation develops.”
As a result of this postponement, the entry deadline will be extended indefinitely to enable more outstanding companies to get involved and a revised schedule for the decision-making process will be announced in due course.
Tickets that have been purchased for the original date will be honoured for the rescheduled date and sponsors will continue to receive coverage via all of the relevant channels for the time being.
There are a range of categories to enter this year, including a number of new additions that have been introduced as a result of the changing face of the market. Entries can be submitted using the fuss-free online form available on The Vendies website, making it quick and easy to put yourself in the running, and as always it is completely free of charge to enter.
Nominations are also highly encouraged so if you know of a company or individual that is going above and beyond and deserves to be honoured, make sure you put them forward.
With thanks to our sponsors
The Vendies is proudly sponsored by a number of leading industry names, including Abbeychart, 365 Retail Markets, Barry Callebaut, Coffetek, Mondelez International, SB Software, Tower Leasing and Worldline.
As a leading awards scheme in the vending industry, sponsoring The Vendies is a great way to position your brand as a supporter of the highest levels of excellence and enjoy exposure to a highly engaged and enthusiastic audience. To find out more about the bespoke packages that are available, contact Jenny Thompson at jthompson@datateam.co.uk.
Mar 31, 2020
Following industry feedback, The Vendies’ organiser Datateam Business Media has taken the decision to reopen entries for this year’s scheme with an extended deadline of Monday 27 April.
The team behind The Vendies recognises that many businesses have been busy taking great measures to adapt and overcome the current circumstances. In what is a period of uncertainty for many, it is vital that the outstanding efforts of suppliers, operators and professionals from across the vending industry are recognised.
The extension to the deadline will allow companies and individuals that have been hard at work adapting their businesses to the current climate a period of grace to finalise their submissions and make sure they’re in the running to win a prestigious accolade – and the recognition they deserve.
Event director Hannah Dedman comments: “We at The Vendies believe that now, more than ever, it is important that we continue our longstanding tradition of recognising the hard work being carried out by everyone in the vending industry.”
There are a range of categories up for contention this year, including a number of new additions that have been introduced as a result of the changing face of the market. Entries can be submitted using the fuss-free online form available on The Vendies website, making it quick and easy to put yourself in the running, and as always it is completely free of charge to enter.
Nominations are also highly encouraged so if you know of a company or individual that is going above and beyond and deserves to be honoured, make sure you put them forward.
With this extension to the entry deadline, the voting period for this year’s scheme will be delayed until Monday 18 May.
An update regarding The Vendies 2020
In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, Datateam Business Media would like to assure all involved in The Vendies that they are monitoring the situation very closely.
Given the rapidly changing nature of the situation, official information and guidance is changing on a daily basis and the company hopes to do what it can to limit the impact on the vending industry – and provide something to look forward to during these difficult times.
With that being said, the safety and wellbeing of attendees, staff and their communities will always be the number one priority. Any decision to reschedule the event will be based on the most up-to-date guidance issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and any restrictions put in place by the UK government, and all stakeholders in the event will be kept informed as the situation develops.
Hannah Dedman continues: “I would like to assure everyone that is involved in The Vendies – or considering getting involved – that any money invested into the scheme will certainly not lose its value. Our incredible sponsors will continue to receive exposure as a supporter of this valued industry programme and any tickets purchased will be honoured should the event need to be rescheduled to a later date.
“Once we get through these difficult times, it will be incredibly important for manufacturers, suppliers and operators from across the vending industry to come together and celebrate what has been overcome – and myself and the team look forward to providing an opportunity for everyone to reconnect at The Vendies 2020.”
With thanks to our sponsors
The Vendies is proudly sponsored by a number of leading industry names, including Abbeychart, 365 Retail Markets, Barry Callebaut, Coffetek, Ingenico Group, Mondelez International, SB Software, Tower Leasing and Worldline.
As a leading awards scheme in the vending industry, sponsoring The Vendies is a great way to position your brand as a supporter of the highest levels of excellence and enjoy exposure to a highly engaged and enthusiastic audience. To find out more about the bespoke packages that are available, contact Jenny Thompson at jthompson@datateam.co.uk.
For more information on The Vendies 2020, to keep up to date with the latest news or to submit an entry, visit www.thevendies.co.uk.
Mar 2, 2020
Submit your Vendies entries by Friday 20 March
We’ve been listening to your feedback and know how busy you’ve been. As a result, we’re extending the deadline for entries in The Vendies 2020 to Friday 20 March – giving you a little extra time to finesse your applications and put yourself in with a chance to win a coveted trophy.
Whether you’re an outstanding manufacturer, have a reputation for being a fantastic operator or employ incredible professionals, there’s an award to recognise whatever it is that you do best in our expertly curated range of categories.
Entering is quick, easy and free – 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. Click here to get started with your Vendies 2020 entry.
