SPAR Australia celebrated its night of nights on 7 May, hosting the SPAR Supplier Awards, its first in-person event since the initial COVID lockdowns.
Held at the stunning new event space, Glasshouse at The Island on the Gold Coast, the event was attended by a record number of guests, with old and new faces all relishing in being together again.
Hosted by popular NovaFM radio host, David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral, SPAR’s success was on full display as they celebrated being ‘better together’.
Asahi Lifestyle Beverages was the big winner on the night, winning the major award of SPAR Supplier of the Year as well as Convenience Supplier of the Year.
Managing Director, Lou Jardin, congratulated everyone on their last 12 months and touched upon exciting things happening at SPAR in the year ahead.
“We recognise the efforts and achievements of our suppliers through our toughest year, coming out better and stronger. Helping our retailers through bushfires, floods, panic-buying etc, emphasised our ‘Better Together’ motto,” he said.
Award Winners:
SPAR Supplier of the Year: Asahi Lifestyle Beverages
Andrew Baskerville and Dion Hronakis (centre L-R) of Asahi Lifestyle Beverages accept the SPAR Supplier of the Year award from SPAR’s National Merchandise Manager, Colin Dwyer (left) and Managing Director, Lou Jardin (right)
SPAR Brand Supplier of the Year: Tibaldi
Scott White of Tibaldi (centre) accepts the Brand Supplier of the Year award from SPAR’s National Merchandise Manager, Colin Dwyer (left) and Managing Director, Lou Jardin (right)
Convenience Supplier of the Year: Asahi Lifestyle Beverages
Dion Hronakis of Asahi Lifestyle Beverages (centre) accepts the Convenience Supplier of the Year award from SPAR’s National Merchandise Manager, Colin Dwyer (left) and Managing Director, Lou Jardin (right)
Direct Supplier of the Year: Fruitlink
Dominic Miano of Fruitlink (centre) accepts the Direct Supplier of the Year award from SPAR’s National Merchandise Manager, Colin Dwyer (left) and Managing Director, Lou Jardin (right)
Grocery Supplier of the Year: Kraft Heinz
Collin Shaw of Kraft Heinz (centre) accepts the Grocery Supplier of the Year award from SPAR’s National Merchandise Manager, Colin Dwyer (left) and Managing Director, Lou Jardin (right)
Non-Foods Supplier of the Year: Reckitt Hygiene Home Care
Shavindra Silva of Reckitt Hygiene Home Care (centre) accepts the Non-Foods Supplier of the Year award from SPAR’s National Merchandise Manager, Colin Dwyer (left) and Managing Director, Lou Jardin (right)
Perishable Supplier of the Year: Primo
Chris Campbell of Primo (centre) accepts the Perishable Supplier of the Year award from SPAR’s National Merchandise Manager, Colin Dwyer (left) and Managing Director, Lou Jardin (right)
Promotional Support of the Year: The Smith’s Snackfood Company
Rodney Lacco of The Smith’s Snackfood Company (centre) accepts the Promotional Support of the Year award from SPAR’s National Merchandise Manager, Colin Dwyer (left) and Managing Director, Lou Jardin (right)
