We are now open for entries ….don’t miss out!
It’s on again – an opportunity for those in the convenience industry to once again shine on the local stage and to also win a trip to attend the NACS Show in Las Vegas in October 2020.
What is the AACS Peter Jowett Convenience Industry Award?
The AACS Peter Jowett Convenience Industry Award is a unique opportunity for our younger future leader AACS members to challenge others in Australia thinking about the opportunities for our industry.
Initially, employees from Retailer and Supplier member companies are invited to select candidates aged between 21 and 36 years of age for this year’s competition (candidates must be no older than 36 years of age on 31st of May 2020) .
Participants are to submit a written paper of no more than 4000 words, OR a PowerPoint presentation of 10 slides on the topic. A one page biography is also required at the time of submission.
Judging format
A panel of judges will assess all submissions and select 3 Supplier member finalists and 3 Retailer member finalists. These finalists will then present their responses to a select group of judges from retail and supplier companies, and featuring senior executives from these companies. The two winners selected by these judges will then present to all attendees at the AACS Convenience Leaders Summit in Melbourne on 25th August 2020. These winners will win a trip to attend the NACS Show in Las Vegas in October 2020.
Exact dates, venues and timing for presentations will be advised.
The presentations will have a time limit of 12 minutes.
Some members, in the past, have run an internal competition for their staff as a way of selecting their candidates. This is an excellent development program for people working in the convenience channel.
The Topic for 2020
“What is your vision for convenience stores of the future and what must they do in order to stay relevant and competitive in an evolving retail environment?”
If you do intend to participating, please advise Jeff at jeff@aacs.org.au by Friday 20th March 2020.
Presentations are to be emailed to Jeff Rogut, CEO, AACS at jeff@aacs.org.au to be received no later than Friday 29th May 2020
By participating you acknowledge that, should you win The AACS Peter Jowett Convenience Industry Award Finals (Presentation), your employer will release you from work obligations to attend the NACS Show in Las Vegas in October 2020 – dates TBC. The prize is not transferable.
Eligibility
- This competition is open to participants employed by AACS Members. Participants may not have previously received an AACS Scholarship Award/Peter Jowett Convenience Industry Award.
- Entrants must be between the ages of 21 and 36 years as at 31st May 2020.
- There are two Categories of Award. One award will be given in recognition of an outstanding presentation by a Retailer within the channel and another award will recognise an outstanding presentation by a Supplier within our channel of trade.
Things to know
- Financial AACS Members may nominate two entrants to participate in the AACS Peter Jowett Convenience Industry Award for 2020. AACS Diamond Members may nominate 3 entrants.
- The presentation time limit is 12 minutes.
- The finalists may use visual aids in this presentation.
- The winners for both Retailer and Supplier Awards will be announced at the AACS Convenience Leaders Summit in Melbourne in August 2020.
- The Retailer and Supplier winner will attend the NACS Show in Las Vegas in October 2020 – expenses paid by AACS [economy air travel, and accommodation – subject to certain exclusions]
The criteria for initial selection will be:
- Addresses the question 40 points
- Innovative thinking 25 points
- Could be implemented 25 points
- Quality of submission & presentation 10 points
- Total: 100 points
We look forward to welcoming our 2020 participants.
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