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AWARDS PRESENTATION5 MARCH 2019, HOTEL OKURA, AMSTERDAM

Please nominate your candidates online at www.opi.net/EOPA2019 or email awards@opi.net. All nominations are strictly confidential.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Now in their 18th year, the European Office Products Awards are firmly established as the ultimate accolade for businesses operating in Europe. Recognising commercial performance, innovation and professionalism, these awards give you a unique platform to promote your company's achievements and ensure it stands out from the competition.

The closing date for entries is 23 October 2018. For more information visit www.opi.net/EOPA2019 or email awards@opi.net

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR We are simply looking for great products! This category is open to any product sold via the European business supplies sector. This could be a traditional office or technology product or one from the increasingly important adjacent categories such as jan/san, breakroom, industrial or education. The judges are looking for:• Evidence of commercial success• Innovation• Quality of product design and functionality• Benefits for the consumer and the resellerThis category is open to products launched within the last two years.

RESELLER OF THE YEARThis award will be presented in two categories:• Reseller with revenues under €100 million• Reseller with revenues over €100 millionThese awards seek to recognise resellers with a growing presence in their respective markets. The panel will discuss:• Sales performance• Fill rates and delivery reliability• Success in launching new service offerings, and

development of new product categories• Relationships with trade partners/vendors• E-commerce and m-commerce capabilities

VIDEO OF THE YEARAs video content becomes increasingly vital, companies that produce interesting, creative and informative videos to showcase their products, services or company while engaging the customer are reaping the rewards. Judges will be looking at how the video captures viewers’ attention, brings the subject to life and conveys a message. Results will also be considered, either in terms of sales generated, customer engagement or enhancement of brand awareness.

INITIATIVE OF THE YEARIntroduced last year, this award recognises any new initiative that has been implemented and has had a positive impact on your organisation. This could be:• A charitable or local community initiative• New online or e-commerce solutions• Pioneering technology• Creation of new revenue opportunitiesThe panel will want to see why the initiative was introduced and how it has delivered the desired outcomes.

VENDOR OF THE YEARThe winner of this award could be a well-established vendor or a small player – the judges are simply looking for vendors that set themselves apart from the competition. The panel will consider:• Sales performance and market share gains• Innovative, high-quality products and service-driven

solutions• Efforts to diversify product or service offering• Supply chain performance• Ability to provide rich data and content• Brand strength

MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR This category is open to any organisation that can clearly show the success of a specific marketing campaign. Judges will consider:• Objectives of the campaign• Understanding the target audience• Marketing activity, innovative methods used, originality and creativity• The return on investment generatedCampaigns that have not started yet, or are too new to have measureable results, will not be considered.

WHOLESALER OF THE YEARThis award recognises a dynamic wholesaler which is responding to meet the needs of an ever-changing market. The recipient of this award could be an established name or an emerging company. Judges will consider:• Customer satisfaction levels and fill rates• Sales and profit growth• Strength of vendor partnerships• Enhancements to logistics infrastructure• E-commerce and “delivery to consumer” capabilities• Investments in breadth of product range and brand• Service-driven solution offering for resellers

YOUNG EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR The business products industry needs young and dynamic individuals to ensure its continued success. This is your chance to reward a young executive who is making a real impact in a business and has the potential to shape the future of our industry. Nominees should be under 36 years of age and can be working in any role within the business products industry.

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR We are looking for an exceptional individual who has consistently shown ambition, dedication and effectiveness. The panel will consider:• Professionalism and enthusiasm for

the sector• Leadership ability• Direct contribution to the success of

their business

INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENTThis prestigious accolade acknowledges the achievements of someone truly unique who has had a significant impact on our industry. The winner will be recognised for:• Their contribution and clear

commitment to the industry• Outstanding leadership and

performance• High level of respect and admiration

from colleagues and peers

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

CATEGORIES

TAKING PARTWinning an award can make a real difference to your business

or career and it couldn’t be easier to take part:

INDIVIDUAL AWARDSTo ensure the very best people are recognised by

our industry we invite your nominations for the Young Executive, Professional of the Year and

Industry Achievement awards. Please email your nominations

to awards@opi.netTell us the name of your nominee and briefly outline why they deserve to win an award.

The closing date for entries is 23 October 2018.

For more information visit www.opi.net/EOPA2019 or email

awards@opi.net

Dennis Albers, Purchasing & Category Director Europe, ADVEOJolanda de Vries, European Key Account Manager, 3M

László Fehér, Managing Director, CorwellPaul Gouka, VP European Accounts & International, ACCO Brands Europe

Andrea Kenna, Director Merchandising Europe, Office DepotJeffrey-James Köhler, Key Account Director, Newell Brands International

Aidan McDonough, CEO, Integra Business SolutionsMarc Nijhof, Managing Director, ALSO International

Andrew Stacey, Merchandising & Marketing Director, VOWJonathan Smith, VP Sales Europe, Avery

Arnold Theuws, Managing Director, Quantore Michel van Beek, President EMEA /Asia Pacific, Fellowes

Scott Walker, Director of Merchandising, Spicers-Office Team GroupPieter Wolters, Group Category Director – Office Supplies and Technology Solutions, Staples Solutions

JUDGESEntries will be judged by a panel of

industry executives including:

HOW TO ENTERWe accept entries from any business supplies organisation operating in Europe. To enter your company or product for

an award simply complete an entry form online at www.opi.net/EOPA2019

You can enter as many categories as you wish and it is free to take part. Only information provided on the entry form

will be sent to the judges. Should we require a product sample or additional information we will contact you in

advance of the judging.

We also accept nominations in all awards categories. If you think an outstanding company deserves to be

rewarded please email your nominations to awards@opi.net

AWARDS PRESENTATION5 MARCH 2019, HOTEL OKURA, AMSTERDAM

Please nominate your candidates online at www.opi.net/EOPA2019 or email awards@opi.net. All nominations are strictly confidential.

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