CATEGORIES THAT YOU WISH TO
BE ENTERED FOR OR THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE FOR ARE AS FOLLOWS
BEST WINDOW
As the focal point of retail the windows are an insight and enticement
into what the retailer has to offer. Their importance cannot be
quantified as they say so much about the store and provides the
shopper with an initial perception.
PERSONAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN VM
The visual merchandising and display industry unlike many other
retail sectors is renowned for the characters that it generates.
Through their vision and creativity they have influenced the industry
throughout their career. More than just a job they have dedicated
their lives to shaping the retail environment and should be acknowledged
for such.
BEST DISPLAY PERSON
Every market has the leaders in their field. The best display person
is someone who is consistently recognised for their creative achievements
and influence on the current retail environment.
STORE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT FOR VM
Over the years certain stores have been at the forefront of the
industry with their visual merchandising and display. Consistently
they have produced schemes that have influenced not only the domestic
retail market but also worldwide. Through their willingness to be
more creative time after time they have kept the industry fresh
and exciting and provide a benchmark for others to strive for and
better.
BEST STORE CONCEPT
The whole branding of a store is paramount, encompassing the design
concept, layout, display equipment, marketing and customer focus.
Involving designers and creative teams it's an important element
in the retailers merchandising strategy.
BEST USE OF MANNEQUINS
As a very chic and sexy selling tool, the mannequins use within
the fashion windows and in store environment can be one of the biggest
product movers and compliment or reinvent the whole store outlook.
BEST INSTORE VM SOLUTION
An essential part of retail, the in store visual merchandising and
display provides shoppers with a totally unique experience. It
excites and enhances the buying process in an environment like no
other.
BEST USE OF INSTORE GRAPHIC WITHIN VM
In recent years there has been a noticeable influence by graphics
on the visual merchandising and display industry as retailers have
realised the importance of good graphics. Therefore this Award is
to give recognition to graphics used within retail.
BEST OUT OF TOWN WINDOW
Often overlooked and shadowed by the larger stores they do not receive
the attention they deserve. With tighter restrictions on budgets
and staffing they regularly achieve outstanding work and should
be congratulated.
BEST CHRISTMAS WINDOW
A much anticipated time in the retail calendar, these seasonal delights
can reflect the pure essence of Christmas and provide an uplifting
and magical feeling not experienced at any other time of the year.
BEST INTERNATIONAL WINDOW
It is always very interesting to view other cultures and their
creative perceptions. Therefore, now is the opportunity to
acknowledge and give praise for their achievements.
BEST EXTERIOR GRAPHIC
As with the windows, the exterior graphics of a retailer is so
important. It can be eye-catching, informative and provide an
initial impression of what lies within.
BEST NON FASHION RETAIL
CONCEPT
Deserves recognition for creating a highly stimulating and
pleasurable shopping experience without the luxury of glamorous
products usually available through fashion based concepts.
BEST INNOVATIVE PRODUCT
FOR INSTORE & IDW 2008
The most exciting product launched at the exhibition this year.
BEST INSTORE BRANDING
The identity of a store is extremely important for a store and
how this is carried throughout is paramount.
BEST SALES WINDOW
As retailing has changed and pressure on sales turnover has
increased Sales Windows are becoming more and more competitive which
is reflected in these windows.
SO HOW DO YOU ENTER?
Fill out the following form and follow the guide lines at the bottom
of this page. When you press submit, your information
will be placed into an email. From this email you can attach up to
6 images for your entry.
Or you can post your entry to us from the following link.
ENTRIES TO BE SUBMITTED BY POST TO:
RVM, AWARDS DEPARTMENT, 2 SIR PETER SCOTT ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE, SPALDING, LINCS PE12 9SE
GUIDE LINES...
ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12TH AUGUST 2008 (unless agreed prior with
the organisers)
EACH PROJECT MUST BE NO EARLIER THAN 1ST OF JUNE 2007
YOU CAN NOMINATE YOURSELF OR THE STORE OR BE NOMINATED BY A 3RD PARTY.
SUPPLIES CAN NOMINATE THEMSELVES OR BE NOMINATED BY A 3RD PARTY .
YOU CAN ENTER MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY.
ENTRY FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT IN FULL.
IMAGES MUST BE CLEAR.
EACH PROJECT MUST BE NO EARLIER THAN 1ST OF JUNE 2007 AND MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED BY A MINIMUM OF 2 PHOTOGRAPHS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 6 PHOTOGRAPHS.
TOGETHER WITH AT LEAST 350 WORDS EXPLAINING: ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT
SUCH AS DESIGN BRIEF, IF THE PROPS USED WERE MANUFACTURED IN HOUSE,
SUPPLIERS USED, SIZE OF DISPLAY TEAM, INSTALLED BY SUPPLIER OR IN
HOUSE, THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT, (BUDGET THAT WAS ALLOCATED NOT
ESSENTIAL BUT MIGHT BE VERY INFORMATIVE TO THE JUDGES) PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION THAT YOU FEEL MIGHT BENEFIT THE ENTRY.
NOMINATIONS FOR PERSONAL AWARDS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN EXPLANATION
AS TO WHY WITH REFERENCE TO PROJECTS EXECUTED BY THE PERSON. PHOTOGRAPHS
OF WORK CARRIED OUT WOULD BE BENIFICAL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
THE STORE LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD. MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN EXPLANATION
OF AT LEAST 350 WORDS AS TO WHY AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MINIMUM OF
2 PHOTOGRAPHS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 6 PHOTOGRAPHS.
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