The VM & Display Awards have announced that their illustrious doors are now open for entries, signifying a golden chance for retailers, suppliers, and agencies to exhibit their ingenious flair and inventive solutions within the realm of VM and Display. Notably, entering these awards won’t cost you a penny, and there’s no restriction on how many projects you can submit across different categories. Do bear in mind, the projects that qualify are those executed from the 1st of January 2023 up to the 1st of January 2024.
For the past 27 years, and more specifically the last 18 in its present independent format, the VM & Display Awards have been at the forefront of acknowledging and championing brilliance in retail visual merchandising and display across the UK. Their longstanding reputation has consistently shone a light on the splendour of physical creativity in an age where digital often seems to reign supreme.
Past awardees comprise a list of who’s who in the retail world, boasting names like Adidas, Burberry, and Fortnum & Mason, among others. You can glimpse the esteemed roster of past winners on their website, www.vmanddisplayawards.com. However, this isn’t just a platform for the titans. The VM & Display Awards warmly embrace all retail endeavours, irrespective of their scale.
This year’s categories, thoughtfully curated, span the full width of the visual merchandising and display sphere. From accolades for the Best Window Display to honours for the Best Use of Graphics, the categories reflect the depth and diversity of the industry. A special nod must be given to the “Most Innovative Person in VM” award – a title clinched this year by Harrods’ Simon Hampton. Past recipients, such as Janet Wardley and Matthew Thurston, further illustrate the calibre of talent this award attracts.
To ensure a hassle-free entry process, the VM & Display Awards have optimised their website for submissions. Not to forget, there’s absolutely no fee. With the entry period spanning from 1st January 2023 to 1st January 2024, there’s ample time for every retailer, whether a dominant force or a local gem, to showcase their brilliance.
The VM & Display Awards offer more than just recognition. They provide a stage to inspire, to stand out, and to truly celebrate the marvels of the retail industry. So, why wait? Get your entries in and let’s elevate the retail scene together.
A gala in Central London awaits on the 12th of March to unveil the winners. Given its prestige, early reservations are highly recommended.
This years sponsors to date are Antalis, Blacks Visual, Emerald House Associates, Flourish Trading, Harlequin, Hello Flamingo, KGK Genix, IDW, Kesslers London, Mega Creative, Minki Balinki, Morplan, Propability, Proportion London, Retail Focus, Sarah Feather Design, SGK, Shoplight, Substr8, Universal Display and wearesdi.
To find our more visit www.vmanddisplayawards.com, contact the organisers at [email protected] or call +44(0)1945 420068
Publisher of Hospitality and Leisure News, 365 Retail, Retail Source and organiser of the Creative Retail Awards.
