BOSS has announced the winners of the 2018 BOSS Awards. The 2018 BOSS Awards were held on 29th November at the Tower Guoman Hotel in central London.
The dazzling evening was hosted by stand-up comedian, host and comedy writer Jo Caulfield. Not only has she been the regular warm-up performer for Have I Got News For You for many years, she has appeared as a guest on the show, as well as on Mock The Week and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. She has also appeared on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and on Radio 4, she has her own acclaimed shows, It's That Jo Caulfield Again and Jo Caulfield Won't Shut Up, as well as regularly appearing on shows including The News Quiz, The Now Show, and The Unbelievable Truth. She has also written for Ruby Wax, Joan Rivers, Ant and Dec, and Graham Norton.
The presentation was followed by a charity auction, after which guests enjoyed a night of celebrating achievements over a dance and a drink, and networking opportunities.
Brand Manufacturer of the Year Award | BIC UK |
Dealer Excellence Award (over £5 million turnover) | Commercial |
Dealer Excellence Award (under £5 million turnover) | Citrus Office Group |
eBusiness Award | Choice Stationery Supplies |
Initiative of the Year Award | Avery – Every Label Tells a Story |
New Product of the Year Award | BIC UK - 4 Colours 3+1 Multi Function |
Emerging Professional of the Year Award | Emily Jones, Fellowes UK |
Professional of the Year Award | Julie Hawley, Office Friendly |
Publication of the Year | Edge Office by The MarketingSPA, The Challenge Consortium Ltd |
Service Provider of the Year | Office Power |
Sustainable Leadership Award | Commercial |
Unsung Heroes | Marie Challis –Antalis, Robert Carr–EVO Group, John Simpson –Hamelin Brands, Robert Jenkins –Integra, Pentel UK Team, Adele Griffiths –SPOT, Barry Roach -Trodat |
Outstanding Achievement Award | Philip Beer, Hamelin Brands |
As always BOSS would like to thank all the judges who gave up their valuable time to ensure the judging process was carried out in the usual fair-minded and impartial manner.
BOSS would also like to thank the sponsors and supporters of the 2018 Awards, without whom this event would not have been possible – Antalis, BIC, Channel Info, Dealer Support, Exacompta Clairefontaine, Fellowes, Fusionplus Nestle Professional, OPI, Print Evolved, Staedtler– as well as everyone that attended the event.
Details of the 2019 BOSS Awards will be announced soon.