Woolworths Australia held its annual Supplier of the Year Awards on November 30th to recognise excellence across its thousands of suppliers. Reckitt Hygiene was named Overall Supplier of the Year for its continued effort to meet increased consumer demand for hygiene products and ongoing support for Australian communities. Known for brands such as Glen 20, Finish, Airwick, and Vanish, the company also won the Everyday Needs category.
Cobram Estate Olives won the Better Tomorrow Award for its work on sustainable agriculture and the production of its extra virgin olive oil, which uses 37 percent less water.
“We work with suppliers of all sizes, and as Australia’s largest retailer we’re pleased to support them to grow their business, reach new customers and make changes for a more sustainable future,” said Paul Harker, Woolworths Chief Commercial Officer.
Full List of Award Winners
Overall Supplier of the Year: Reckitt Hygiene
Better Tomorrow Award: Cobram Estate Olives Ltd
Woolworths Category Manager of the Year: Danielle Clarke
Account Manager of the Year: Tom Kippenberger (Reckitt Benckiser)
New Product Launch of the Year: Simply Potato & Corn Chips, Pepsico
Meat/Seafood Supplier of the Year: British Sausage Company
Fruit & Veg Supplier of the Year: Perfection Fresh
Chilled & Bakery Supplier of the Year: GWF (Tip Top)
Small Supplier of the Year: Lello
Everyday Needs Supplier of the Year: Reckitt Benckiser (Hygiene)
Grocery Food Supplier of the Year: Mutti
Merchandising Team of the Year: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Metro Supplier of the Year: Elato
Community Champion Supplier of the Year: Humpty Doo
Cartology Campaign of the Year: Wonder Recycling Rewards (Goodman Fielder)
Woolworths Food Company Supplier of the Year: Northern Meat & Poultry Supplies (NMPS)
Logistics Partner of the Year: Sanitarium
Integrated Supply Partner of the Year: Caroline Manuel – Patties
