APCO Service Stations held its annual tradeshow and gala in Melbourne last week, bringing together retailers, managers, suppliers, and partners for two days of business and industry events.
The program opened Wednesday at The Langham, Melbourne, with a Business Session featuring guest speakers Ross Williams from Safety Zone, who spoke on safety leadership, and Scott Harris from Workforce Resilience, who discussed building individual and team strength.
On Thursday, Robert Anderson, APCO Director, gave a company update before a keynote from Theo Foukkare, CEO of the Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS). Foukkare delivered an industry overview and outlook for the convenience sector.
Sharon Gleeson, Chair of the APCO Foundation, closed the morning session. She said the Foundation’s work highlighted the importance of collaboration and community impact.
The tradeshow followed, with suppliers showcasing products, services and innovations. MasterChef contestant and APCO cafe24-7 Ambassador Tim Bone supported the event and later helped present awards at the Gala.
The Gala, held at Metropolis Events, Southbank, recognised outstanding performance across the APCO network. Hosted by media personality Ian Cover, the evening included several awards for excellence in innovation and service.
Award Winners:
- APCO Support Office Culture Champion: Tamara Harris
- APCO Store Team Player – Retail Network: John Zappia from APCO Mildura and Rose Stratton from APCO Albury
- APCO Service Award: GAP Solutions
- IGA Operational Excellence: Wangaratta
- G.I.D.E Values Award: Barwon Heads
- APCO cafe24-7 Foodservice Excellence Award: Alfredton
- APCO cafe24-7 Barista of the Year: Natasha Icely, APCO Wodonga
- 20 Years of Service: Justin and Taryn Brady
- APCO Beverage Trade Partner of the Year: Asahi Lifestyle Beverages
- APCO Snacking & Impulse Trade Partner of the Year: Peters
- APCO Confectionery Trade Partner of the Year: Mondelēz
- APCO Tobacco Trade Partner of the Year: Philip Morris
- APCO General Merchandise Trade Partner of the Year: Pacific Optics
- APCO Distributor of the Year: PFD
- APCO cafe24-7 Foodservice Trade Partner of the Year: Gigante
- APCO Trade Partner of the Year: Asahi Lifestyle Beverages
- APCO Retailer of the Year: Strathdale
APCO thanked all sponsors, suppliers, speakers and attendees for their contributions. The company said the strong attendance reflected the continued strength and unity of the APCO community.
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