FDFA Gold Standards Awards 2019
FINALISTS - SUPPLIER CATEGORIES
Congratulations to the 2019 FDFA Gold Standards Awards Finalists. The winners will be announced at the Imperial Gala November 13th in Toronto. If you need additional Gala tickets, please contact the FDFA by November 4th.
Best New or Relaunched Brands of the Year Awards
Sponsored by Travel Markets Insider and The Moodie Davitt Report
The Best New or Relaunched Brands of the Year Awards recognizes products introduced, or rebranded through an event or campaign, since the last convention.
2019 Best New Or Relaunched Brand Of The Year
Jewellery/Watches/ Handbags/ Accessories
FINALISTS
Champs Cross Body Bags
ALFA Brands Inc.
Swatch Watch/Flik Flak
Swatch Group Canada
Strong and Free Clothing Line
Strong and Free Emblem
2019 Best New Or Relaunched Brand Of The Year
Confectionery/Food/Souvenirs
FINALISTS
Planters Craft Bar Mix
Beler Holdings Inc.
Lindt Maxi Plaisir
Distribution Fontaine Inc.
Kit Kat Senses Mini Desserts
Beler Holdings Inc.
2019 Best New Or Relaunched Brand Of The Year
Fragrance/Cosmetic
FINALISTS
Mont Blanc Explorer
Distribution Fontaine Inc.
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun
Beler Holdings Inc.
Escada Miami Blossom
Distribution Fontaine Inc.
2019 Best New Or Relaunched Brand Of The Year
Spirits/Beer/Wine/Tobacco
FINALISTS
Crystal Head Motts Clamato – National Caesar Day
Wine Classics International
Macallan Quest Range
Wine Classics International
Johnnie Walker White Walker
Diageo
Jack Daniels Bottled in Bond
Peter Mielzynski Agencies
Supplier of the Year Awards
The Supplier of the Year will be presented to the supplier who demonstrates best in class in how they partner and communicate with duty free stores taking into consideration; product selection, availability, timelines, and value.
FINALISTS CATEGORY A
Northern Souvenirs
V.P.I. Canada Ltd.
Strong and Free Emblem
FINALISTS CATEGORY B
House of Horvath
JTI-Macdonald Corp.
Turkey Hill Sugarbush Ltd.
FINALISTS DISTRIBUTOR / AGENT
Wine Classics International
WFH Travel Retail
Distribution Fontaine Inc.
Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd.
FINALISTS - OPERATOR CATEGORIES
Outstanding Duty Free Employee of the Year Award
Sponsored by the Retail Council of Canada
The Outstanding Duty Free Employee of the Year Award will be presented to the employee whose professionalism, dedication, attitude, and quality of service best exemplify excellence in the industry. Nominations may be submitted by any duty free operator member.
FINALISTS
Jordan Burns
Emerson Duty Free
Katherine Chase
1000 Islands Duty Free
Christine Pelletier
Philipsburg Duty Free
Outstanding Achievement or Innovation Award
The Outstanding Achievement or Innovation Award will recognize the land border duty free store that develops a new, forward-thinking approach to a service, process or practice, that positively impacts their operations, community or business in general. Nominations may be submitted by land border duty free operator member.
FINALISTS
1000 Islands Duty Free
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Philipsburg Duty Free
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Sault Ste. Marie Duty Free Store
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Best Marketing / Merchandising Award
The Best Marketing / Merchandising Award will be presented to the land border duty free store that has devised and implemented the year's most outstanding marketing or merchandising initiative. Nominations may be submitted by land border duty free operator members.
FINALISTS
Emerson Duty Free
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Sault Ste. Marie Duty Free Store
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Philipsburg Duty Free
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Airport Duty Free Operator of the Year Award
The Airport Duty Free Operator of the Year Award will be presented to the operator that exemplify best practices in all aspects of its operations. The staff foster exceptional customer experience practices and demonstrate innovation and vision for a thriving duty free industry.
FINALISTS
AerRianta International
Dufry North America
Abbotsford Airport Duty Free
Platinum Awards
Sponsored by The Americas Duty Free Magazine
The Platinum Awards recognizes land border duty free stores that exemplify best practices in all aspects of its operations. The staff foster exceptional customer experience practices and demonstrate innovation and vision for a thriving duty free industry.
FINALISTS CATEGORY A
Johnstown Duty Free Shop Inc.
Sault Ste. Marie Duty Free Store
Abbotsford Duty Free
FINALISTS CATEGORY A
Queenston-Lewiston Duty free Shop
Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop Inc.
Importations Guay Ltée