The 2015 Wares Awards stepped up a level last week. With 360-degree videos, Kerre McIvor on top form as MC, live online voting for the Nespresso Black Carpet segment and a 100% positive vibe around the event, we will need to work hard to better this year's Gala Dinner in 2016!
The 2015 Wares Awards Gala Dinner took place on Thursday 12 November, at The Langham Auckland and we have received unstintingly positive feedback since the event, for which many thanks.
The following is the list of 2015 Wares Awards winners - well done to you all!
Retailer of the Year
Rohit Padake of Noel Leeming Sylvia Park
Young Retailer of the Year
Ryan Kidd of Noel Leeming Taupo
Ken Lilley Young Achiever
Desiree Norman of Dick Smith Albany
Sales Professional of the Year
Todd Richardson of BDT
2015 Industry Hall of Fame
Nick Papa
Retail Store of the Year
Up to 400m2
100% Otorohanga
Retail Store of the Year
Above 400m2
100% Barrell's Whangarei
Specialty Store of the Year
Noel Leeming Lifestyle Appliances St Lukes
Supplier of the Year
Large Appliances
Fisher & Paykel
Portable Appliances
Breville
Home Entertainment
Panasonic
Computer Accessories & IT
Pudney & Lee
Floorcare
Electrolux Small Appliances
Digital Imaging
Canon
Heating & Cooling
Avery Robinson - Dyson
Information Technology & Computers
Samsung
Energy Star Partners of the Year
Retailer
100% Errol Rogers Kerikeri
Supplier
Fujitsu General
Thanks to everyone who nominated suppliers, stores and staff and to everyone who took the plunge and actually entered!