Cema Vending were thrilled to have been nominated in the prestigious Vendies Awards on Wednesday 7 June, not just once, but four times!
Although the company didn’t grab the winning spot, the team were thrilled to have been, nominated, shortlisted and even becoming finalists in four categories: Best Overall Operator, Customer Service Award, Woman of The Year (for operations manager Kerry Turton) and Best Route Operator (for Sam Simpson), and are keeping their fingers crossed for the next one.
Ellice Hudson, operations director for Cema Vending, was excited to attend the awards for the first time and take along some of the Cema Vending team to celebrate the event.
The awards themselves are decided by a team of expert judges, including:
· Phillipa Atkinson-Clow – General manager of the Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA)
· Erwin Wetzel – Director general of the European & Coffee Service Association (EVA)
· Phil Reynolds – Director of the Vendex Show
· Michelle Hefferon – Business manager at NIVO
· Heather Ramsden – Editor of Vending International magazine
The Vendies have a long tradition of recognising the people who make a difference to the vending industry.