Industry Awards
About
The NAMA Industry Awards are a prestigious honor recognizing leaders in the industry. The awards are presented to individuals and companies that best exemplify consistent advancement of the convenience services industry.
The awards are presented annually at The NAMA Show and CTW.
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2026 Coffee Legend of the Year — Nominations Now Open
Nominate a leader whose work has shaped the coffee services community for a decade or more. View eligibility requirements.
Coffee Legend of the Year
The Coffee Legend of the Year is presented to a member with at least ten years of service to the coffee industry. This individual is seen as a pioneer, an innovator, a leader, and much more! Coffee Legends are passionate about coffee and willing to share that passion and education to help others succeed. The award winner has distinguished participation in the coffee industry, including but not limited to, coffee service operators, coffee roasters, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, brokers, and educators. Meet the 2025 Coffee Legend of the Year.
2026 Nominations Now Open. Please review the award criteria carefully and include clear examples that demonstrate how your nominee has made a meaningful impact on the coffee services field.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a current NAMA member
- Must have 10+ years of service in coffee services
- Must demonstrate leadership, innovation, and industry impact
- Only one nomination per company or individual will be considered
- Award winners from the past 10 years are ineligible for an award
- Nominations close August 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Industry Person of the Year
Industry Person of the Year recognizes an individual who has consistently exemplified the highest standards of professional excellence and achieved business success throughout his or her career in the convenience services industry. Candidates have been an inspiration and thought leader to others throughout their career.
Operator of the Year
Operator of the Year is presented to a company that best exemplifies consistent advancement of the convenience services industry. Candidates must be innovative and possess a willingness to expand conventional business practices.
Allied Member of the Year
Allied Member of the Year, presented to a non-operator member, recognizes a company who has exhibited the highest level of integrity, dedication, and leadership to convenience services. Candidates must provide innovative leadership, demonstrate responsiveness to the needs of the industry through education and best practices, and offer products and services that help operators grow their businesses.