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