Hyperama was once again named member of the year at Landmark Wholesale’s annual awards dinner, held recently in Glasgow.

The winning team from Hyperama with Landmark’s trading director John Searle (left) and outgoing managing director Martin Williams (right).

Parfetts collected the top own-brand member trophy and the leading cash & carry depot prize for its Sheffield branch. Blakemore Wholesale’s Gateshead depot picked up the top delivered award.

Among the suppliers, JTI was named business partner of the year, while Coca-Cola European Partners was handed the business development partner award. Mondelez International was adjudged the most improved partner.

At the awards evening, outgoing managing director Martin Williams received a standing ovation. It was his last Landmark event after 33 years with the organisation.

In his his farewell speech, Williams commented: “The Landmark awards evening is a real highlight in the calendar. It was wonderful to celebrate the group’s successes with so many of our members, suppliers and staff. I thank everyone for their warm wishes for the future.”

Other winners were:

Out of home development member: Jones Food Solutions

Out of home ambient food supplier: Premier Foods

Out of home chilled/frozen supplier: Ornua Ingredients UK

Out of home non-food supplier: Wrapex

Out of home impulse supplier: KP Snacks

Tobacco/licensed partner: Heineken UK

Out of home soft drinks supplier: Mulrines

Grocery supplier: Premier Foods

Retail development member: J W Gray & Co

Out of home licensed supplier and most improved supplier: AB InBev

Impulse supplier: Lucozade Ribena Suntory

Depot execution team leader: Patrick Ching, Hyperama Peterborough

Central office employee: Kirsty Winkel

Out of home supplier: Robinson Young

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