European Office Products Awards 2023

The European Office Products Awards 2023

Deadline for entries: 25 November 2022

Awards will be presented in the following categories.
To enter, simply complete an entry form online.

Business Product of the Year

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This category is open to any product sold via the European business and workplace supplies industry that has continued to succeed in a difficult market. The judges are looking for evidence of functionality, quality and, above all, commercial success. This category is open to products launched since January 2021.

Sustainability Excellence: Vendor and Reseller
Judges will reward companies that can demonstrate overall corporate sustainability performance and a genuine commitment to sustainable business practices. Vendor and reseller companies will be considered separately, and two awards will be presented in this category. Judges will consider:

• Evidence of a strategic focus on sustainability
• Whether your sustainability programme goes beyond best practice
• How the programme is communicated and implemented
• Methods used to monitor and measure the impact of your sustainability programme
• How your commitment to sustainability benefits your business and the wider community

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 of the target audience
• Marketing activity, innovative methods used, originality and creativity
• The return on investment generated

Campaigns that have not started, or are too new to have measureable results, will not be considered.

Initiative of the 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 opportunities

The panel will want to see why the initiative was introduced and how it has delivered the desired outcomes.

Vendor of the Year
Reseller of the Year
Wholesaler of the Year
These awards will recognise companies that have successfully adapted to the challenges of the pandemic and its aftermath. Judges will focus on organisations that have diversified, innovated and evolved their business model to succeed in a competitive and rapidly changing market.

Marketplace/Platform of the Year – NEW
This new award has been introduced to acknowledge the growing importance of online marketplaces and platforms. The panel will look for an exceptional operation which offers:

• Superior customer experience: navigation, functionality, reliability, product range
• Commitment to maximising the opportunity for selling partners: innovations, adaptability, support, ease of communication

Young Executive of the Year      
The business products industry needs young and dynamic individuals to ensure its continued success. This is your chance to nominate young executives who are making a real impact in their business and have 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.

Candidates will be asked to join an informal Zoom interview with four members of the judging panel on either 6 or 9 January 2023.

Professional of the Year 
Please send your nominations for exceptional individuals whose leadership ability, professionalism and effectiveness make a direct contribution to the success of their business.

Industry Achievement
The Industry Achievement award acknowledges the achievements of someone truly unique who will be recognised for outstanding leadership, business performance and significant impact on our industry. We welcome your nominations for this prestigious accolade.

To enter, simply complete an entry form online.
If you wish to make a nomination, please email awards@opi.net 
All nominations are treated in the strictest confidence.

EOPA Presentation Dinner
Hotel Okura, Amsterdam
Monday 13 March 2023

MARK YOUR DIARY: Winners will be announced at the annual EOPA Presentation Dinner, held at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam on Monday 13 March 2023.  We would love to see you there!

You will shortly be able to book your tickets online. In the meantime, please email lisa.haywood@opi.net for more information.

Venue: Hotel Okura, Amsterdam
Schedule:
7pm: Welcome drinks reception
7.45pm: Call to dinner
9.30pm: Entertainment & awards presentation
10.45pm: After dinner drinks

Dress code: Business (this is not a black tie dinner)

Thank you to the following EOPA judges for their time and support: 

• Dennis Albers, Head of Purchasing and Category Management, Quantore
• Denis Bonnet, Senior Manager, Bic
• Jolanda de Vries, Key Account Manager Europe, 3M
• Paul Gouka, VP EMAC & International Sales, ACCO Brands
• Andrea Kenna, Senior Director Merchandising Europe, Viking
• Jeffrey-James Köhler, International Key Account Director, Newell Brands
• Thibault Lagrange, Purchasing Director, Bruneau
• Christian Langvad, VP of Operations, SSI Schäfer-Shop Group
• Aidan McDonough, CEO, Integra Business Solutions
• Jens Melzer, Head of Business Unit LogServe, Soennecken
• Juraj Nemoj, Group Marketing Director, Lyreco
• Franz Ratzenberger, Head of International Sales & Marketing, COLOP
• Jonathan Smith, Avery
• Andre Vasconcelos, CEO, Bi-silque
• Scott Walker, Procurement Director, OT Group
• Pieter Wolters, VP, EU Vendor Management & Procurement Director, Head of Merchandising & Procurement Benelux, Staples Solutions
• Jos Zimmerman, Director E-Commerce Key Accounts Multi-Channel, North-America & EMEIA, Essity

If you would be interested in joining the EOPA judging panel, please email lisa.haywood@opi.net