19 JUNE
This is your opportunity to be recognised and rewarded for your efforts in the industry. It’s award season again and that means it’s time to put your hand up and help us recognise and develop a new generation of leaders! Assist us by encouraging retailers and suppliers to pursue their new goals by nominating achievers, or enter yourself! Success is achieved through hard work and taking calculated risks and the Wares Awards create the opportunity to convert hard earned success into industry wide recognition. The Wares Awards are seen as the highlight of the appliance industry calendar and once again this year we will celebrate and recognise the talents of the industry at a black tie Awards ceremony to be held in Auckland on 14 November. So nominate your industry stars! The team at Marketplace Media look forward to celebrating the successes of the industry at another fantastic awards night!
James Cuttance
Matt Suckling
RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2012
YOUNG RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2012
“Winning was amazing, every stage of the programme takes you on a journey of self discovery which is in itself very gratifying.”
“Being recognised by my peers really validatesw all the hard work and grind, and encourages me to keep pushing myself forward.”
Open to appliance and consumer electronics retailers. This award recognises a young retailer (aged 35 years and under as at 17 July, 2013) who has achieved a high standard in their retailing career. Entrants will ideally be retail assistants, department managers, store managers or shareholders of an appliance or consumer electronics retail store. Entrants to this award will automatically be considered for the Young Achiever Award. Judges will be looking for Innovative retailers working with or leading a team.
NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
19 JUNE ENTRY CLOSING DATE
17 JULY
Entrants must be able to illustrate their talent and learning curve over their retailing career, demonstrating a positive attitude and outstanding job performance. The judges will also be looking for ambition and initiative. Judging Entries will be evaluated by a judging panel to select semi finalists. These semi finalists will then complete a stage two entry form followed by a mystery shopper analysis. Three finalists then present to the judging panel, on the morning of the Awards.
TO NOMINATE OR ENTER
The prize
GO TO
The three finalists will receive: • Travel to the awards night • Industry-wide recognition of their accomplishments • A certificate • An Auckland University Business School’s Short Course programme
www.wares.co.nz
SUPPLIER ACHIEVER ACHIEVER
ACHIEVER
The winner will receive: • All the above plus a winner’s trophy • Exposure in Wares magazine outlining their achievements • Travel costs to a European or American industry trade show
Recognises and awards a young retailer who shows talent and a real aptitude for retailing. This award requires no specific entry but is part of the Young Retailer of the Year Award. It is awarded to a young entrant who may not reach the finalist stage but in the view of the judges, shows remarkable talent for his/her age. The prize • Travel to the awards night • Industry-wide recognition of their accomplishments • A trophy • An Auckland University Business School’s Short Course programme
Open to appliance and consumer electronics retailers. This award recognises a truly outstanding retailer (no age restraint) who has shown initiative and enterprise in leading their retailing team. Entrants will ideally be owners, managers or JV partners of an appliance or consumer electronics store. Judges will be looking for Maturity in leadership and a passion for the industry as well as the retail store/s they head. Entrants must be able to illustrate an ability to achieve high levels of success for both their store and staff as well as adaptability in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
19 JUNE ENTRY CLOSING DATE
17 JULY TO NOMINATE OR ENTER GO TO
www.wares.co.nz
Judging Entries will be evaluated by a judging panel to select semi finalists. These semi finalists will then complete a stage two entry form followed by a mystery shopper analysis. Three finalists then present to the judging panel, on the morning of the Awards. The prize The three finalists will receive: • Travel to the awards night • Industry-wide recognition of their accomplishments • A certificate • An Auckland University Business School’s Short Course programme
The winner will receive: • All the above plus a winner’s trophy • Exposure in Wares magazine outlining their achievements • Travel costs to a European or American industry trade show
The Judges
SUPPLIER Steve Bohling
Trish McLean
Simon Little
GROUP EDITOR WARES MAGAZINE
CEO RETAILWORLD RESOURCING
DIRECTOR MARKETPLACE MEDIA
Doug Robertson
Nigel Little
Ross Kirkland
LECTURER UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BUSINESS SCHOOL
FORMER PROPRIETOR HARVEY NORMAN
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER UNIDEN NZ
SUPPLIER
NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
19 JUNE ENTRY CLOSING DATE
17 JULY TO NOMINATE OR ENTER GO TO
www.wares.co.nz
SUPPLIER
NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
19 JUNE SUPPLIER JUDGING DEADLINE
16 AUGUST Nomination of suitable candidates for these awards will only be by industry retail groups who will nominate their top retail stores. No entry forms are required for this category.
Open to appliance and consumer electronics sales professionals. This award recognises a sales professional active in the appliance and consumer electronics distribution sector who has consistently displayed a high standard of sales professionalism and has a proven sales record. Entrants will be sales representatives or account managers who sell appliances or consumer electronics by visiting retailers instore during a regular call cycle. This is a nationwide award with no age restriction. Judges will be looking for Talented sales professionals who make a positive difference to their company’s sales record and customer’s profits. Candidates will be judged on steps taken to help retailers in their business and how proactive they are in service and product knowledge, actioning returns and providing warranties. Entrants must be able to demonstrate accomplishments and their ability to close a sale. Judging A three-stage judging process will apply and includes written entries, survey of finalist’s customer list and presentation to the judging panel on the morning of the Awards. The prize The three finalists will receive: • Travel to the awards night • Industry-wide recognition of their accomplishments • A certificate • An Auckland University Business School’s Short Course programme
The winner will receive: • All the above plus a winner’s trophy • Exposure in Wares magazine outlining their achievements • Travel costs to a European or American industry trade show
Open to appliance, consumer electronics and specialty stores. Three Categories: (a) Up to 400m2 of retail showroom area (b) Over 400m2 of retail showroom area (c) Specialty retail (kitchen, audio visual, digital imaging) This award recognises outstanding retail stores in the appliance or consumer electronics industries. Stores will be judged from a customer’s viewpoint: the store; the staff; the stock range. Judges will be looking for A three-part judging process will apply. Retail groups and industry supply companies will nominate their top stores to be scrutinised by over 80 industry supply companies and be subjected to a mystery shopper analysis. The winners will be announced at the Awards. Judging panel • Appliance industry retail suppliers • Mystery shopper analysis The prize The three finalists from each The winners will receive: of the three categories will • All the above plus a winner’s receive: trophy • Industry-wide recognition of • Exposure in Wares magazine the store’s accomplishments outlining the store’s • A certificate achievements
SUPPLIER NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
SUPPLIER 19 JUNE JUDGING DEADLINE
16 AUGUST Suitable candidates for these awards will be nominated by industry retail groups. No entry forms are required for this category.
Open to appliance and consumer electronics suppliers. Six categories: (a) Large appliances (b) Portable appliances (c) Home entertainment (d) Information technology & Computer Accessories (e) Floorcare (f) Digital imaging This award will recognise outstanding industry suppliers of products to the appliances and consumer electronics retail sectors. Judges will be looking for suppliers (not necessarily the largest) who demonstrate effectiveness in key operational areas. Judging process Judging will be by a selection of retail stores and head offices across all the major retail groups. A minimum of 25 retail stores will make up the judging panel. Three finalists in each of the six categories will be selected and the winners will be announced at the Awards. Judging panel Retail stores will judge this award at both head office and store level. The prize The three finalists from each of the three categories will receive: • Industry-wide recognition of the store’s accomplishments • A certificate
Canon
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL IMAGING 2012 “Making the consumer and customer experience the focus of everything we do is the key to Canon’s success. The team at Canon would like to thank you for your support in selecting us as Imaging supplier of the year.”
The winners will receive: • All the above plus a winner’s trophy • Exposure in Wares magazine outlining their achievements
Pudney & Lee
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2012 “I’d like to thank all our customers and retailers for their continued support. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at this years awards and a huge thanks to Wares!
– KIM CONNER,
– GRAHAM PUDNEY,
GENERAL MANAGER CANON NZ
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PUDNEY & LEE
Our sponsoring partners
small appliances
Bringing Images to Life
FOR FURTHER DETAILS:
Marketplace Media Ltd Nicola McCord EVENT MANAGER Phone: 09 375 3097 or 021 897 890 Email: [email protected] Simon Little DIRECTOR Phone: 021 507 343 Email: [email protected]
WA 364
PO Box 28 372 Remuera Fax: 09 309 2211
James Cuttance
Matt Suckling
RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2012
YOUNG RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2012
“Winning was amazing, every stage of the programme takes you on a journey of self discovery which is in itself very gratifying.”
“Being recognised by my peers really validatesw all the hard work and grind, and encourages me to keep pushing myself forward.”
Open to appliance and consumer electronics retailers. This award recognises a young retailer (aged 35 years and under as at 17 July, 2013) who has achieved a high standard in their retailing career. Entrants will ideally be retail assistants, department managers, store managers or shareholders of an appliance or consumer electronics retail store. Entrants to this award will automatically be considered for the Young Achiever Award. Judges will be looking for Innovative retailers working with or leading a team.
NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
19 JUNE ENTRY CLOSING DATE
17 JULY
Entrants must be able to illustrate their talent and learning curve over their retailing career, demonstrating a positive attitude and outstanding job performance. The judges will also be looking for ambition and initiative. Judging Entries will be evaluated by a judging panel to select semi finalists. These semi finalists will then complete a stage two entry form followed by a mystery shopper analysis. Three finalists then present to the judging panel, on the morning of the Awards.
TO NOMINATE OR ENTER
The prize
GO TO
The three finalists will receive: • Travel to the awards night • Industry-wide recognition of their accomplishments • A certificate • An Auckland University Business School’s Short Course programme
www.wares.co.nz
SUPPLIER ACHIEVER ACHIEVER
ACHIEVER
The winner will receive: • All the above plus a winner’s trophy • Exposure in Wares magazine outlining their achievements • Travel costs to a European or American industry trade show
Recognises and awards a young retailer who shows talent and a real aptitude for retailing. This award requires no specific entry but is part of the Young Retailer of the Year Award. It is awarded to a young entrant who may not reach the finalist stage but in the view of the judges, shows remarkable talent for his/her age. The prize • Travel to the awards night • Industry-wide recognition of their accomplishments • A trophy • An Auckland University Business School’s Short Course programme
Open to appliance and consumer electronics retailers. This award recognises a truly outstanding retailer (no age restraint) who has shown initiative and enterprise in leading their retailing team. Entrants will ideally be owners, managers or JV partners of an appliance or consumer electronics store. Judges will be looking for Maturity in leadership and a passion for the industry as well as the retail store/s they head. Entrants must be able to illustrate an ability to achieve high levels of success for both their store and staff as well as adaptability in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
19 JUNE ENTRY CLOSING DATE
17 JULY TO NOMINATE OR ENTER GO TO
www.wares.co.nz
Judging Entries will be evaluated by a judging panel to select semi finalists. These semi finalists will then complete a stage two entry form followed by a mystery shopper analysis. Three finalists then present to the judging panel, on the morning of the Awards. The prize The three finalists will receive: • Travel to the awards night • Industry-wide recognition of their accomplishments • A certificate • An Auckland University Business School’s Short Course programme
The winner will receive: • All the above plus a winner’s trophy • Exposure in Wares magazine outlining their achievements • Travel costs to a European or American industry trade show
The Judges
SUPPLIER Steve Bohling
Trish McLean
Simon Little
GROUP EDITOR WARES MAGAZINE
CEO RETAILWORLD RESOURCING
DIRECTOR MARKETPLACE MEDIA
Doug Robertson
Nigel Little
Ross Kirkland
LECTURER UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BUSINESS SCHOOL
FORMER PROPRIETOR HARVEY NORMAN
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER UNIDEN NZ
SUPPLIER
NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
19 JUNE ENTRY CLOSING DATE
17 JULY TO NOMINATE OR ENTER GO TO
www.wares.co.nz
SUPPLIER
NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
19 JUNE SUPPLIER JUDGING DEADLINE
16 AUGUST Nomination of suitable candidates for these awards will only be by industry retail groups who will nominate their top retail stores. No entry forms are required for this category.
Open to appliance and consumer electronics sales professionals. This award recognises a sales professional active in the appliance and consumer electronics distribution sector who has consistently displayed a high standard of sales professionalism and has a proven sales record. Entrants will be sales representatives or account managers who sell appliances or consumer electronics by visiting retailers instore during a regular call cycle. This is a nationwide award with no age restriction. Judges will be looking for Talented sales professionals who make a positive difference to their company’s sales record and customer’s profits. Candidates will be judged on steps taken to help retailers in their business and how proactive they are in service and product knowledge, actioning returns and providing warranties. Entrants must be able to demonstrate accomplishments and their ability to close a sale. Judging A three-stage judging process will apply and includes written entries, survey of finalist’s customer list and presentation to the judging panel on the morning of the Awards. The prize The three finalists will receive: • Travel to the awards night • Industry-wide recognition of their accomplishments • A certificate • An Auckland University Business School’s Short Course programme
The winner will receive: • All the above plus a winner’s trophy • Exposure in Wares magazine outlining their achievements • Travel costs to a European or American industry trade show
Open to appliance, consumer electronics and specialty stores. Three Categories: (a) Up to 400m2 of retail showroom area (b) Over 400m2 of retail showroom area (c) Specialty retail (kitchen, audio visual, digital imaging) This award recognises outstanding retail stores in the appliance or consumer electronics industries. Stores will be judged from a customer’s viewpoint: the store; the staff; the stock range. Judges will be looking for A three-part judging process will apply. Retail groups and industry supply companies will nominate their top stores to be scrutinised by over 80 industry supply companies and be subjected to a mystery shopper analysis. The winners will be announced at the Awards. Judging panel • Appliance industry retail suppliers • Mystery shopper analysis The prize The three finalists from each The winners will receive: of the three categories will • All the above plus a winner’s receive: trophy • Industry-wide recognition of • Exposure in Wares magazine the store’s accomplishments outlining the store’s • A certificate achievements
SUPPLIER NOMINATION CLOSING DATE
SUPPLIER 19 JUNE JUDGING DEADLINE
16 AUGUST Suitable candidates for these awards will be nominated by industry retail groups. No entry forms are required for this category.
Open to appliance and consumer electronics suppliers. Six categories: (a) Large appliances (b) Portable appliances (c) Home entertainment (d) Information technology & Computer Accessories (e) Floorcare (f) Digital imaging This award will recognise outstanding industry suppliers of products to the appliances and consumer electronics retail sectors. Judges will be looking for suppliers (not necessarily the largest) who demonstrate effectiveness in key operational areas. Judging process Judging will be by a selection of retail stores and head offices across all the major retail groups. A minimum of 25 retail stores will make up the judging panel. Three finalists in each of the six categories will be selected and the winners will be announced at the Awards. Judging panel Retail stores will judge this award at both head office and store level. The prize The three finalists from each of the three categories will receive: • Industry-wide recognition of the store’s accomplishments • A certificate
Canon
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL IMAGING 2012 “Making the consumer and customer experience the focus of everything we do is the key to Canon’s success. The team at Canon would like to thank you for your support in selecting us as Imaging supplier of the year.”
The winners will receive: • All the above plus a winner’s trophy • Exposure in Wares magazine outlining their achievements
Pudney & Lee
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2012 “I’d like to thank all our customers and retailers for their continued support. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at this years awards and a huge thanks to Wares!
– KIM CONNER,
– GRAHAM PUDNEY,
GENERAL MANAGER CANON NZ
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PUDNEY & LEE
Our sponsoring partners
small appliances
Bringing Images to Life
FOR FURTHER DETAILS:
Marketplace Media Ltd Nicola McCord EVENT MANAGER Phone: 09 375 3097 or 021 897 890 Email: [email protected] Simon Little DIRECTOR Phone: 021 507 343 Email: [email protected]
WA 364
PO Box 28 372 Remuera Fax: 09 309 2211
