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The British Promotional Merchandise Association (bpma) has announced the categories for its 2010 Awards - to be held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on January 27.
New awards have been introduced to reflect the changing nature of the industry, including Campaign of the Year, British Manufacturer of the Year and Personality of the Year.
Self nominations can still be submitted ahead of the online short listed membership vote in October 9. The company with the highest number of votes will win the prestigious award.
Company of the Year Award, Most Innovative Product of the Year and Campaign of the Year will be judged by an expert panel which includes Gordon Glenister, director general of the bpma, Edwin Mutton, chairman of the ISP Awards, Jo Sadie, bpma training consultant, Richard Pink, managing director of Pink Consultancy and previous head of sales promotion at Kellogg's UK and Stephen Richards, managing director of Incentive & Promotional Marketing Live - a new end user exhibition for September 2010.
Best Distributor Website will be judged by an expert IT Team, while Newcomer of the Year and Best Academy student will be judged by the bpma board.
The awards are:
- Supplier of the Year , sponsored by Brand Addition
- British Manufacturer of the Year, sponsored by Everything Environmental
- Distributor of the Year, under £1m sponsored by ID & C
- Distributor of the Year, £1m to £3m sponsored by Senator Pens
- Distributor of the Year, £3m+ sponsored by Listawood
- Green Company of the Year, sponsored by Newell Rubbermaid
- Personality of the Year, sponsored by Brunel Promotions
- Most Innovative Product, sponsored by Pen Warehouse
- Campaign of the Year, sponsored by Incentive & Promotional Marketing Live
- Best Distributor Website of the Year, sponsored by Will International
- Company of the Year, sponsored by Brunel Promotions
- BPMA Partner of the Year, sponsored by Sharon Lee
- Academy Student of the Year, sponsored by SPS
- Best Exhibition Shell Scheme, sponsored by Evolve Branding
- Best Free Build Exhibition Stand, sponsored by Pinbadge
Industry awards are highly significant they demonstrate excellence and professionalism, setting a benchmark for the quality of work. It is also an opportunity to showcase the best work that is being delivered and allows people to gain a sense of pride and achievement.
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