The IMM Excellence Awards will celebrate leaders in the marketing and supply chain industries during a gala event, to be held on 7 March 2025. Modern Marketing is a proud media partner of the IMM Institute. Marketers and supply chain professionals still have time to nominate colleagues for the awards in one or more of the ten categories. Nominations, together with supporting papers, close on 31 December 2024.
‘At this prestigious event, we will be celebrating those who have made a laudable contribution to both the marketing and supply chain sectors during 2024,’ said Irene Gregory, CEO of the IMM Institute.
‘We encourage everyone in each of these sectors to nominate their colleagues so we can honour those individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to both the marketing and supply chain industries in terms of best practices in this strategic focus area for businesses,’ said Gregory.
‘By nominating your colleagues or teams, you not only acknowledge their outstanding work, but also inspire others in the industry to strive for excellence,’ she added. Three candidates are shortlisted for each award.
The IMM Excellence Awards will be hosted at The Maslow in Sandton. Categories include Marketer of the Year and Supply Chain Professional of the Year, which celebrates individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. Another category is for the Emerging Marketer of the Year, for rising stars who have shown exceptional promise and potential.
The Marketing and Supply Chain Student of the Year awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements of students who are the future of each of these industries, while the Corporate Teams of the Year honour the collaborative efforts of high-performing teams respectively in Marketing or Supply Chain within a corporation.
A new category being launched this year is the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which will recognise an individual who has demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact in their industry, driving significant business growth and contributing positively to their community.
Of particular importance are the Lifetime Achievement Awards in both the Marketing and Supply Chain sectors. Last year, Toyota South Africa’s Brand Pretorius was selected as the recipient of the Marketing Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding and unparalleled contributions to the field of marketing. With a career that spans decades, he played a pivotal role in making Toyota a market leader in both sales and customer satisfaction.
‘We look forward to rewarding those who have made a meaningful impact on the economy by ensuring that products are available to meet demand,’ said Gregory.
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