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Industry Awards
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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. Check out the Member Spotlight page to learn about past winners.
Below, you will find the descriptions of each award and the eligibility criteria for the nominees.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Learn more about the 2025 Industry Award recipients by reading the press release.
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.
Congratulations to Industry Person of the Year, Mark Stein!
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.
Congratulations to Operator of the Year, The Pepi Companies!
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.
Congratulations to Allied Member of the Year, VendCentral Inc.!
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.
Congratulations to 2024 Coffee Legend of the Year, Scott Berman, SVP of Canteen!
