AACS Women in Convenience Industry Awards

It’s on again after another terrific result last year!
These awards are to recognise the significant contribution women play in convenience retailing from retailers, wholesalers and supplier communities.
Categories.
There will be three categories of awards this year
Women of the Year – Retailer, Supplier or Wholesaler who have had a significant impact on the success of their direct business as well as a significant impact to the industry as a whole. These nominees will have steered their companies into new markets, new opportunities and have delivered a strong measurable impact.
Rising Star – Retailer, Supplier or Wholesaler from a non-management level that is making an impact to their company and industry at the early stages of their career. These nominees will be making a positive impact across their business through innovation or creativity in their approach. They will demonstrate challenge to the status quo and be recognised for the changes they have influenced or implemented.
Store Operator of the Year – Women owners or operators who are making a significant contribution at the front line of the industry. In recognition of the efforts they are making to create a store environment for shoppers that upholds the highest standards of the industry. The nominees will display dedication to exceptional customer service, employee development and will have exceeded business performance goals.
Selection criteria.

• Demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity
• Measurable impact as a result of their actions
• Contribution to the broader Convenience channel
• Inspirational for other women in Convenience
• Degree of difficulty of the achievement/s

Eligibility criteria.
All nominees must either work for a retailer, supplier or wholesaler directly serving the convenience industry at the time of nomination.
Achievements must be within the past 12 months ie June 2017 – June 2018.
Judging Panel.
The judging panel will include members of the AACS Women in Convenience committee and the AACS Board. Final short lists will only be reviewed by independent members not from the same company as the nominees.
Prizes.
All winners will receive recognition in the October/November C&I magazine, a double pass to the AACS annual summit and gala dinner and a $500 voucher to Business Chicks to be used at any of their industry events throughout the year.
Timing.
Nominations are open from  June 18th and will close on June 30th 2018
Nominations will not be considered if submitted after that date.
Winners will be announced at the AACS Gala & Awards dinner on August 16th in Melbourne
Send your nominations to: womeninconvenience@gmail.com
Include details of the nominee, why she is being nominated, work history and achievements and contact details.
Nominations are to be received no later than 30th June 2018

AACS Women In Convenience Speaker Series

Soar to new heights with some inspiration from Jacqui Cooper.
Jacqui Cooper has represented Australia in the sport of Aerial Skiing for 20 years. Her record five world titles, 39 World Cup medals, 24 World Cup wins and three major World Championship medals has left Jacqui as the greatest Aerial skier of all time (man or woman);
Jacqui’s story is one of self belief, passion, triumph, tragedy and the ability to overcome adversity. jacquicooper.com
SYDNEY
Wednesday 6th of June
Kirribilli Club: 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay
3.30pm arrival for 4pm start
Event concludes at 6.00pm
MELBOURNE
Thursday 21st of June
The Boatbuilders Yard: 23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
3.00pm arrival for 3.30pm start
Event concludes at 5.30pm
RSVP – jeff@aacs.org.au
Free event for AACs members.
Light refreshments will be served

AACS is a proud supporter of our ‘Women in Convenience’ events and we also thank UCB for their sponsorship of this series of events.