Industry’s best honoured at prestigious 2017 NFRN Awards
Wednesday November 22 saw the NFRN honouring the very best from within the industry for their hard work, innovation and determination.
Nearly 400 people attended the glittering NFRN Awards at its new venue of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Back by popular demand to host the evening was LBC breakfast show presenter Nick Ferrari. During the event 24 awards were presented.
The Winners!
More pictures of the event
NFRN Member of the Year
NFRN stalwart Tom Searle, who was instrumental in the formation of the NFRN Credit Union, collected his award from Louise Banham of sponsors Newtrade
Convenience Retailer of the Year – Independent
Terence & Jonathan McCullagh (Classic Service Station in Omagh) pick up their award from Steve Fox of sponsors Booker
Community Retailer of the Year
Singh’s Premier in Sheffield scooped the award, which was presented by Greg Deacon of sponsors Camelot
Topps Collectable Product Retailer
Andrew Howell of Lomond News in Balloch collects his award from Steve Conner of sponsors Topps
Regional Newspaper of the Year
NFRN National President Linda Sood presents a representative of the Staffordshire Sentinel with the award
Newsagent of the Year
Roy Nesbitt, who runs the Balyholme Post Office, is presented with his award by Andy Law of sponsors Mail Newspapers
S2D Service of the Year
Rory O Brien of Papers Direct in Glasgow picks up his award from Rob Rattley of sponsors Deliver My Newspaper
Lifetime Achievement Award
Peter Wagg of sponsors Retail Mutual presents Farhad Pezhman with his Lifetime Achievement award
Responsible Selling Retailer
Edinburgh retailer Dennis Williams, who runs Broadway Premier Stores, picked up the award from Cem Uzundal of sponsors PML
Retailer Innovation of the Year
Pearce Kelly, who runs the Eurospar store in Maghera, is presented with his award by Gary Troman representing The Health Lottery
S2D News Deliverer Merit Award
Newport retailer and news deliverer Jonathan Powell collects his award from Neil Jagger of sponsors Trinity Mirror
Convenience Retailer of the Year – Symbol
Mandeep Singh Khaira is presented with his award by Jon Birt of sponsors Zapper
Product of the Year
Claire McDonald from sponsors Menzies Distribution presents a representative from Coca Cola Zero Sugar with the award
News Wholesaler of the Year
Grant Keogh and Claire MacDonald collect the award on behalf of Menzies Carlisle Operations Manager Paul Nicholson from Marianne Billington of sponsors TES
Eco Initiative of the Year
Representatives from Pastor Frigor collect their award from Paul Reeves of The Telegraph
New Product Development of the Year
NFRN Commercial Chairman Ray Monelle presents a representative from IQOS with the award (sponsored by NFRN Direct)
Brand Marketing Campaign of the Year
Former NFRN National President Ralph Patel collect the award on behalf of winners Warburtons from NFRN Commercial Chairman Ray Monelle
Special Services to the Industry
Neil Jagger was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the industry. The award was presented by Jim Fox of sponsors Coca Cola
Symbol Franchise of the Year
Ula Bibbey from sponsors PayPoint presents Martin Swadling, Londis Brand Director, with the award
Innovation of the Year
Representatives from Deliver My Newspaper collect their award from Richard Lamb of sponsors Ipro
Magazine of the Year
The award went to ‘OK Special – Diana 20 Years’ for making an important contribution to the development of this sector. The trophy was presented to Gary Troman from Northern Shell by Simon Gage of sponsors Smiths News
Supplier of the Year
National Account Manager Tracey Wells from sponsors Marketforce presents a representative from Snowshock with the award
National Newspaper of the Year
Representatives from Mail Newspapers (Daily Mail) collect the trophy from Tim Marland of IDC Ltd
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— Singh’s Premier (@PremierSinghs) 22 November 2017
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— Alex Yau (@AlexYau_RN) 22 November 2017
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— Jonny McCullagh (@jonny_mccullagh) 23 November 2017
Confirmation of the Winners
| Product of the Year Coca Cola Zero Sugar |
Brand Marketing Campaign of the Year Warburtons |
| Topps Collectable Product Retailer Andrew Howell |
Responsible Selling Retailer of the Year Dennis Williams |
| News Wholesaler of the Year Paul Nicholson (Menzies Carlisle) |
NFRN Member of the Year Tom Searle |
| Retailer Innovation of the Year Pearce Kelly |
Special Services to the Industry Neil Jagger |
| Regional Newspaper of the Year Staffordshire Sentinel |
Lifetime Achievement Award Farhad Pezhman |
| Eco Initiative of the Year Pastor Frigor |
Innovation of the Year Deliver My Newspaper |
| Newsagent of the Year Roy Nesbitt |
Convenience Retailer of the Year – Symbol Mandeep Singh Khaira |
| Store2Door Service of the Year Rory O’Brien |
Magazine of the Year OK Special – Diana 20 Years |
| Store2Door News Deliverer Merit Award Jonathan Powell |
Symbol Franchise of the Year Londis |
| Store2Door News Deliverer Award Marcus Leong |
Supplier of the Year Snowshock |
| New Product Development of the Year IQOS |
National Newspaper of the Year The Daily Mail |
| Community Retailer of the Year Mandeep Singh Khaira |
Convenience Retailer of the Year – Independent Terence & Jonathan McCullagh |
Find out more about the winners and view more pictures
For further information about the Award winners, plus more pictures from the evening, visit the NFRN Facebook Page.
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at this year’s NFRN Awards!
Product of the Year
Coca Cola Zero Sugar
Topps Collectable Product Retailer
Andrew Howell
News Wholesaler of the Year
Paul Nicholson (Menzies Carlisle)
Retailer Innovation of the Year
Pearce Kelly
Regional Newspaper of the Year
Staffordshire Sentinel
Eco Initiative of the Year
Pastor Frigor
Newsagent of the Year
Roy Nesbitt
Store2Door Service of the Year
Rory O’Brien
Store2Door News Deliverer Merit Award
Jonathan Powell
Store2Door News Deliverer Award
Marcus Leong
New Product Development of the Year
IQOS
Community Retailer of the Year
Mandeep Singh Khaira
Brand Marketing Campaign of the Year
Warburtons
Responsible Selling Retailer of the Year
Dennis Williams
NFRN Member of the Year
Tom Searle
Special Services to the Industry
Neil Jagger
Lifetime Achievement Award
Farhad Pezhman
Innovation of the Year
Deliver My Newspaper
Convenience Retailer of the Year – Symbol
Mandeep Singh Khaira
Magazine of the Year
OK Special – Diana 20 Years
Symbol Franchise of the Year
Londis
Supplier of the Year
Snowshock
National Newspaper of the Year
The Daily Mail
Convenience Retailer of the Year – Independent
Terence & Jonathan McCullagh
Find out more about the winners and view more pictures
For further information about the Award winners, plus more pictures from the evening, visit the NFRN Facebook Page.
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at this year’s NFRN Awards!