Award Season?

It seems to be the season for awards and award dinners in the food industry.

Recently the Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) presented it’s annual awards. There have also been a few top restaurant awards being presented lately as well.

Australia’s leading convenience retailer, 7-Eleven, scooped the pool at the AACS awards, with a store that has been operating for only six years tying for the Major Retail Franchised Store of the Year award. The 7-Eleven Mickleham Road Tullamarine jointly won the award for the outstanding customer service and impeccable store.

The second major award to 7-Eleven was the Major Retailer Head Office of the Year. This was awarded after reviewing the results of supplier surveys. It shows that food suppliers are really pleased with their relationships with this Franchise operation.

This award reinforces the importance of building and keeping strong relationships with suppliers. It is a key part of the sustainability of a business.

A District Manager at 7-Eleven, Lilian Mikhail, will now be the Australian representative at the Global Convenience Industry Achievement Awards in Las Vega in October. She won the Peter Jowett Industry Award for the retailer category.