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The following categories are designed to recognise excellence across all industry sectors within the last 12 months. Any company with a European presence is eligible to enter as the awards are open to all companies or individuals operating in Europe.
You can enter as many categories as you wish and multiple entries will not affect your chances of winning an award. To be successful however, you must show clearly and concisely how your entry meets the criteria outlined below.
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Dealer Group of the Year
The winner of this award will be the dealer group that can best demonstrate clearly how it meets the needs of its members by providing the most comprehensive package of resources, products and services. Entrants must also show how they develop their portfolio, react to an ever-changing market, and work to give their dealers a competitive edge.
Reseller of the Year OPEN TO NOMINATIONS
This award acknowledges well established resellers who continue to innovate and offer something new and exciting. Nominate the reseller who has managed to set itself apart from the competition within Europe in the last 12 months.
Regional Reseller of the Year sponsored by 
This award seeks to find those smaller resellers that are setting the standards in regional markets. We are looking for real success stories from resellers who can show:
· How their approach makes them stand out from rivals in their home territory
· How high standards and levels of service enable them to be competitive
· That innovative strategies achieve real results
· Impressive growth and sales figures
Marketing Initiative
This category is open to both manufacturers and resellers that can demonstrate the effectiveness and success of a specific marketing campaign. Judges are looking for:
· A comprehensive and well conceived campaign
· Innovative methods that were used to reach the target audience
· Examples of originality and creativity throughout
· Tangible evidence of a successful campaign
Best Products of the Year NEW!
Judges are looking for products that demonstrate genuine innovation. The panel will not only be looking for originality, but will also consider the practicality and application of products. In addition, the panel will need to see how successful the product has been in terms of sales revenue.
Best Product awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Traditional Office Products
- Technology Products (including imaging, IT, business machines)
- Environmental Products
- Non-Traditional Office Products (including Jan/San, breakroom, furniture, craft, security)
New Product Innovation
This category seeks to identify innovations that stand out as the most promising in the current market place. This may be a new product which has not been fully launched, or a development on an existing product. The judges are not looking for evidence of commercial success but a demonstration of true innovation and outstanding potential.
Vendor of the Year OPEN TO NOMINATIONS
The winner of this award may be a well established vendor or a smaller player - in this category size does not matter. The panel is simply looking for impressive results and outstanding performance that set the vendor of the year apart from market rivals.
Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year sponsored by 
This award recognises a dynamic wholesaler/distributor that can demonstrate how its unique approach and standard of services have achieved exceptional results over the last 12 months. The recipient of the award could be an established name or an emerging company that has gained recognition alongside larger competitors.
Corporate Social Responsibility NEW!
The award will be presented to the company that can demonstrate that they manage their business in a social, ethical and environmentally responsible way. We are looking for the company that can demonstrate that creating a fairer society and a dynamic economy go together and are the essence of sustainable development. This may include:
• CSR programmes and policies that enhance your company as a socially and environmentally aware operation
• Evidence of a successful balance between economic success and environmental responsibility
• Description of the contribution being made to the community
• A significant investment in the improved quality of life for your workforce
• Examples of NGO or governmental audits/independent accreditation
Global Expansion Award NEW!
We are looking for a European organisation that has demonstrated real success in the international market. The judges are looking for evidence of sustained growth outside Europe and impressive strategies that have delivered results on the global stage.
Online Initiative
Judges will be looking for evidence of online initiatives that maximise the potential of the internet and have delivered real results. This could be:
· New websites and micro sites
· Search engine marketing
· Unique online services, online ordering initiatives & web-exclusive promotions
· Coordination of your offline and online presence to drive traffic to your site
Professional of the Year OPEN TO NOMINATIONS
You are invited to nominate the brightest talent you have encountered in the industry. This may be an employee from your organisation who has had a significant impact on growth, productivity and morale. Alternatively, you can nominate an exceptional executive working for a customer, supplier or partner. What we are looking for is an outstanding executive who has the potential to influence the future of our industry.
Industry Achievement Award OPEN TO NOMINATIONS
This award seeks to recognise the achievement of a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the office products industry. This inspirational individual may have been instrumental in the success of an organisation, or has helped shape office products in Europe through their dedication and commitment.
