Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Victoria came alive with Accredited Distributors’ annual trade show on 5 July with the largest attendance to date.
Suppliers showcased what’s new with “deep cut pricing on the day” record sales demonstrating that Accredited Distributors is committed to all its retailers.
Product samples, food and refreshments were plentiful, and suppliers agree it was a “hugely successful day. New customers were in awe of the event while many of the long-term customers felt that it was the best trade show they attended.”
A new venue bought the cocktail party alive attended by Accredited guests, customers and suppliers. The band kept the entertainment flowing thanks to sponsors including The Smith’s Snackfood Co., Mondelēz and Red Bull.
Company Directors Craig Bain and Stuart Hobbs presented awards and thanked all the suppliers for their continued support.
The Terry Booth Award, named in honour of the founding owner, was presented for outstanding service to the company. Amy Tan from Dandenong was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Supplier Rep of the Year
Albury
Megan Vandermeer, Suntory Frucor
Supplier Rep of the Year
Bendigo
Scott Delves, The Smith’s Snackfood Co.
Supplier Rep of the Year
Dandenong
Mia Stillitano, Red Bull
Supplier Rep of the Year
Geelong
Ben McKenzie, Mondelēz
Deb McKay, The Smith’s Snackfood Co.
Accredited Distributors Trade Show 2023
Supplier of the Year (under $2 million)
AIT
Accredited Distributors Trade Show 2023
Supplier of the Year ($2-$6 million)
Snackbrands
Accredited Distributors Trade Show 2023
Supplier of the Year (over $6 million)
Universal Candy
Accredited Distributors Trade Show 2023
Hall of Fame Inductees
Level Beverages
Accredited Distributors Trade Show 2023
Hall of Fame Inductees
JCSM
Terry Booth Award 2023
For outstanding service to the company
Amy Tan
Accredited Distributors Trade Show 2023
Best Gold/Silver Stand
The Smith’s Snackfood Co. and Suntory Frucor
Accredited Distributors Trade Show 2023
Best Bronze Stand
Darrell Lea
After 18 years with the company, Bendigo Branch Manager Frank Byrne is leaving the company to pursue a new career. Accredited Distributors wishes Frank all the best.
About Accredited Distributors
Accredited Distributors grew from the Booth family-owned milk bar in Dandenong in 1976. Since then, the last four decades have seen significant expansion into the business that it is today. “We now service a customer base of exceeding 7500 retailers with a selection of over 4800 products.”
With branches in Albury, Bendigo, Dandenong and Geelong, Accredited Distributors proudly delivers to local communities with a professional team of face-to-face sales managers. Accredited Distributors is a founding member of The Distributors, Australia’s leading independent national wholesaler distributors.
