In 10 categories.
Over 170 independent electronics and appliance retail experts and national partners gathered for the annual Leading Edge Electronics and Leading Appliances conference tradeshow held in Melbourne last weekend.
The three day event provided members with insights on how to keep pace with consumer trends and product demands, keynote addresses including Martin Grunstein on customer service, and a range of human resources and digital marketing presentations.
The gala awards ceremony recognised and honoured the individuals, businesses and vendors who had demonstrated a strong customer service focus and passion for business with a strong commitment to the Group during the past 12 months.
Award recipients were as follows:
Supplier of the Year – Leading Appliances
Electrolux Home Products
Supplier of the Year – Leading Edge Electronics
Electus Distribution
Brand of the Year – Leading Appliances
Hisense
Brand of the Year – Leading Edge Electronics
Minelab
Account Manager of the Year – Leading Appliances
David Esler (ChiQ)
Account Manager of the Year – Leading Edge Electronics
Simon Moore (Synnex)
Team Player of the Year – Leading Appliances
Anne Blampied (Leading Appliances, Mansfield, VIC) pictured with Lee Scott (Leading Edge Group)
Team Player of the Year – Leading Edge Electronics
Steve Charles (Electronics Plus, Burnie, TAS)
Store of the Year – Leading Appliances
Leading Appliances Glen Innes, NSW – owned by Craig and Theresa Walmsley
Store of the Year – Leading Edge Electronics
Anvil Electronics Mount Gambier, SA – owned by Chris Ind pictured with James Kearney (Leading Edge Group)