In celebration of all talent across the channel, The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) hosted its annual Gold Medal Awards last night at the historical Old Billingsgate, London.
Joined by 750 wholesalers, suppliers and retailers alike, the night was kicked off by FWD chairman Andrew Selley who paid tribute to both finalists and winners, while also wishing friends and colleagues at Palmer & Harvey the best for the future.
Selley added: “Our Gold Medal finalists have been put forward by their employers because they’re the best in their field. In delivery vehicles, in telesales, on the cash and carry shop floor or in the board room, these are the best we have. And we need more like them. Wholesalers and suppliers in this channel must invest in talent as our finalists have invested in us. We need to recruit, train and retain prospective leaders in all the disciplines of our trade.”
Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!
Gold Medal Young Wholesaler of the Year
John Goulding, AG Parfett & Sons, Sheffield
Gold Medal Cash & Carry Manager
Jim Campbell, Costco, Gateshead
Gold Medal Delivered Depot Manager
John Tweed, John Mower & Co, Spitalbrook
Gold Medal Depot Team
Imperial Cash & Carry, Edmonton
Gold Medal Depot Team Member
Joan Mannering, Booker, Liverpool
Gold Medal Customer Support
Jeff Robson, Hunt’s Foodservice, Sherborne
Gold Medal Delivered Wholesale Driver
Alan Wood, Bidfood, Gateshead
Gold Medal Telesales Executive
Janis Lackey, Bidfood, Battersea
Gold Medal Wholesaler Service to Retailers
Landmark Wholesale
Gold Medal Wholesale Service to Caterers
Birchall Foodservice
Gold Medal Digital Innovation
JJ Food Service
Green Wholesaler of the Year
Booker
Young Supplier of the Year
Chris Leek, Ab InBev
