APCO SERVICE STATIONS HOSTS SUCCESSFUL TRADESHOW & 2025 GALA EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Bringing together retailers, suppliers and head office team members, the event remains the largest on the APCO calendar and a highlight for the entire network.

Designed to strengthen collaboration across all areas of the business, the Tradeshow provides retailers with direct access to category insights, emerging product innovations and strategic supplier partnerships that drive growth at store level.

The day component focused on connection and commercial opportunity with a Business session then Tradeshow, with suppliers showcasing new products, sharing industry trends and working closely with retailers to unlock value across key categories including barista-made coffee, fresh food, convenience, grocery and new product development.

The evening transitioned into the Gala Excellence Awards, a celebration recognising the dedication, performance and community impact of APCO suppliers, retailers and teams across the network.

Award Winners

A special congratulations to this year’s award recipients:

· APCO Foundation Heart of the Community Award, sponsored by Asahi – Winner: APCO Wagga Wagga

· APCO Service Award: Coldflow Refrigeration

· APCO Support Office Culture Champion: Danielle Anthony

· APCO Store Team Player – Retail Network – Winner: Daniel Chiupka – From Apco Thomastown

· Anderson’s Operational Excellence, Sponsored by Mondelez International – Winner: Apco Alfredton

· APCO G.I.D.E. Champion, Sponsored by Suntory Oceania – Winner: Apco Mildura

· APCO Store Manager of the Year – Winner: Joel Booby – Apco Kangaroo Flat

· APCO cafe24-7 Foodservice Excellence Award, Sponsored by Bega – Winner: Apco Lara

· APCO Beverage Trade Partner of the Year – Winner: Asahi Beverages

· APCO Snacking & Impulse Trade Partner of the Year – Winner: PepsiCo

· APCO Confectionery Trade Partner of the Year – Winner: Mondelez International

· APCO General Merchandise & Auto Trade Partner of the Year – Winner: Pacific Optics

· APCO Distributor of the Year – Winner: PFD Foodservices

· APCO cafe24/7 Foodservice Trade Partner of the Year – Winner: Gigante

· New Product of the year (Shop) – V Grape Burst 500ml (Suntory Oceania)

· New Product of the year (Food) – Dimmie Jaffle (Marathon)

· APCO Trade Partner of the Year – Winner: PFD Foodservices

· APCO cafe24-7 Barista of the Year, Sponsored by Gigante – Winner: Amanda McHale, APCO Bairnsdale

· 20 Years of Service Recognition – Mark Egan

· APCO Retailer of the Year Runner Up, sponsored by Mobil – APCO Strathdale

· APCO Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Viva Energy – APCO Alfredton

The company also extends its sincere thanks to event MC Roxie Bennett for bringing warmth and energy to the evening, and to Tim Bone; MasterChef and cafe24-7 ambassador, for his ongoing support and involvement.

APCO’s leadership team acknowledged the collective effort that makes the event possible each year;

‘Our Tradeshow and Gala is about far more than a single night of celebration.

It’s about bringing our network together, strengthening partnerships and ensuring our retailers continue to receive real value from the categories they operate in.

The collaboration between our suppliers and retailers is what drives our success.’

The event continues to reinforce APCO’s position as a leading independent fuel and convenience network in VIC, NSW and S.A.

With a strong focus on fresh food, barista-made coffee, convenience, grocery and customer first service, APCO remains committed to innovation, local partnerships and supporting its retailers to thrive.

As APCO looks ahead to another year of growth, the momentum and connections built during the event will play a key role in shaping continued success.