51 PRINT IT AWARDS 2021 PRINTITRESELLER.UK 25 relevant, useful, memorable and entertaining. HIGHLY COMMENDED: Brother UK n Print IT Award for Sustainability Sponsored by Digital Wholesale Solutions On the shortlist: n Toshiba Tec n PrintRite Pelikan n Lexmark n Epson n HP Inc. WINNER: Lexmark Lexmark provided a solid submission with lots of statistics backing its claim that sustainability is part of Lexmark’s DNA. The submission showcased Lexmark’s focus on sustainability is consistent and forward-thinking. n Print IT Award for Best Partner Programme Sponsored by Canon On the shortlist: n Sharp n DSales UK n HP Inc. n Lexmark n Intuitive Business Intelligence WINNER: Sharp Sharp submitted a very professional entry that clearly demonstrated its performance against all entry criteria. Judges noted that the company had gone to great lengths to incentivise and support its partners to achieve market growth, and unanimously agreed it was a clear winner in this category. n Print IT Award for Employee Experience Sponsored by Vantage Resourcing On the shortlist: n Apogee n Brother n HP Inc. WINNER: Apogee A great entry that showcased how Apogee has completely transformed its approach to employee engagement and the experience delivered over the past 18 months. An inaugural employee engagement survey helped define key areas of focus in the short, mid and long term – these included ‘communication’, ‘development’ and ‘processes’. The firm appointed a specialist communications manager, created a clear strategy and built an environment and culture where employees have a voice and are heard. VOTED BY YOU n A3 MFP Vendor of the Year Sponsored by Ethos Group On the shortlist: n HP n Develop (DSales) n Canon n Kyocera n Lexmarkn Sharp n Xerox WINNER: Canon n A4 Printer/MFP Vendor of the Year Sponsored by Ingram Micro On the shortlist: n Kyocera n Develop (DSales) n Lexmark n HP n Canon n Brother n Epson WINNER: HP SPECIAL AWARDS n Judges’ Special Award Sponsored by Brother UK WINNER: Lexmark Cloud Print Infrastructure as-a-service Judges felt the submission within the Cloud Print Management Solution of the Year category was a well detailed presentation with the platform’s scope and evolution in line with customer and market needs impressive. As the only OEM in the category, the judges applauded the entry as one which stood out and deserved recognition. n Industry Leader of the Year Sponsored by Digital Wholesale Solutions WINNER: Steve Hawkins, Chief Executive of Xeretec Steve made sure Xeretec went above and beyond to support its customers and ensure they could continue to conduct business throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With print volumes falling off a cliff, he led the initiative to support customers with extended finance terms – a move that for many, was the difference between success and failure. He also led a programme of ramped up service and support for those in particular need, to ensure customers kept up and running. Steve also worked closely with print industry trade association, the IPIA – as it lobbied the Government Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for the expansion of business support packages and specifically the evolution of the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS). He drafted a comprehensive thesis explaining how money flows through the channel and supply chain, and strongly advocated for change within the CBILS grant scheme to support the print sector. This thesis was used a key piece of market analysis by BEIS and directly influenced the evolution of the scheme. Industry Leader of the Year Best Partner Programme Judges' Special Award A3 MFP Vendor of the Year Marketing Campaign of the Year A4 Printer/MFP Vendor of the Year
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