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European Office Products Awards 2023
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13 March 2023
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The European Office Products Awards 2023
Now in their 22nd year, the European Office Products Awards (EOPA 2023) continue to recognise the most exceptional products, companies and people in the business and workplace supplies industry.
Congratulations to everyone who made the EOPA 2023 shortlist.
Winners will be revealed at the annual presentation dinner on Monday 13 January 2023 in Amsterdam. Please click here for more information.
EOPA 2023 SHORTLIST
Initiative of the Year Â
EVO Group – Staples.co.uk Competition Entry Form 
Fellowes Brands – Fellowes Clean Air for Classrooms 
Lyreco UK & Ireland – Lyreco Goodness Supplier Support Programme 
Sylvamo Europe – 2022 Comics Rule! 
Sustainability Excellence – ResellerÂ
CommercialÂ
Lyreco UK & Ireland 
memo 
Sustainability Excellence – VendorÂ
Essity 
Exacompta 
The Cheeky Panda 
Marketing Campaign of the YearÂ
Avery UK – Think Safe, Work Safe 
EVO Group – Staples.co.uk 25th Anniversary Campaign 
MM Kwidzyn – POLećmy ze wsparciemÂ
Pilot Corporation of Europe – So Easy 
Safescan – TimeMoto 
Business Product of the Year Â
ACCO Brands EMEA – Leitz Ergo Range 
BakkerElkhuizen – EnergyByLight 
Exacompta – Maïa Filing & Desktop Accessories  
Greenspeed – Probio Tab 
Kensington – Universal 3-in-1 Pro Audio Headset Switch 
Reseller of the Year  Â
Böttcher 
Bruneau 
CommercialÂ
Lyreco 
Printus 
Marketplace/Platform of the Year – NEWÂ
Amazon 
bol.com 
eBay 
Unite 
Wholesaler of the Year Â
JGBM 
PBS Holding 
Quantore 
Soennecken/LogServe 
Vendor of the Year  Â
3M 
ACCO Brands EMEAÂ
Exacompta 
Fellowes Brands
tesa 
Young Executive of the YearÂ
James Day, Sales & Marketing Director, Durable UK  
Thomas Miller, European Marketing Manager – Air Quality Management, Fellowes Brands 
Oliver Rowles, UK & Ireland Customer Service Manager, Prima Business Control Software 
Business Leader of the YearÂ
No shortlist – winner announced on the night Â
Industry Achievement Â
No shortlist – winner announced on the night Â
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The European Office Products Awards 2023
Entries are now closed
Awards will be presented in the following categories.
Business Product of the Year | sponsored by | ![]() |
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 | sponsored by | ![]() |
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 | sponsored by |  ![]() |
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.
Reseller of the Year | sponsored by |  ![]() |
Vendor of the Year | sponsored by |  ![]() |
Wholesaler of the Year | sponsored by |   ![]() |
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    Â
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 YearÂ
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.netÂ
All nominations are treated in the strictest confidence.
EOPA Presentation Dinner
Hotel Okura, Amsterdam
Monday 13 March 2023
Winners of the 22nd European Office Products Awards will be announced at the annual EOPA Presentation Dinner, held at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam on Monday 13 March 2023.Â
We would love to see you there!
Venue
Hotel Okura, Amsterdam
Schedule
7pm: Welcome drinks reception
7.45pm: Call to dinner
9.30pm: Awards presentation
10.45pm: After-dinner drinks
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Dress code
Business (this is not a black tie dinner)
Room reservations
Rooms at the Hotel Okura are available for EOPA dinner guests at the special rate of €235 + 7% city tax (excl. breakfast). If you would like to make a room reservation, please email lisa.haywood@opi.net for more information.Â
Please click here to read the OPI review of the EOPA 2022 awards evening.
Thank you to the following EOPA judges for their time and support:Â
- 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
- Constance Martiny Sondag, Vice President Sales Northern & Southern Europe, Unite
- Aidan McDonough, CEO, Integra Business Solutions
- Simon McLoughlin, EVO Buying Director, EVO Group
- Juraj Nemjo, Group Marketing Director, Lyreco
- Franz Ratzenberger, Head of International Sales & Marketing, COLOP
- Jonathan Smith, Avery
- Andre Vasconcelos, CEO, Bi-silque
- James Webb, Vice President, Central Europe & EU Marketing, Fellowes Brands
- 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