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BOSS Today      #63     BOSS AWARDS 2025                                                                                                                                                              BOSS Today     #63





                                                                                           Save the date
                                                                                       26th November 2026
                                                                                          BOSS Awards
                                                                                            Kimpton                              Campaign of the Year, Avery       Dealer of the Year (under £5 million),
                                                                                                                                 for Every Space                   Aston & James
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Winning the award
                                                                                       Clocktower Hotel,
                                                                                          Manchester
                                                                                                                                                                                                      was a proud and
                                                                                                                                                                                                      rewarding moment for the
                                                                                                                                                                                                      ACCO Brands UK team. It
                                                                                                                                                                                                      recognised the hard work,
                                                                                                                                                                                                      creativity, and commitment
                                                                                                                                                                                                      that went into developing
                                                                                                                                                                                                      the winning products
                                                                                                                                 “We are very proud to have won    “In our 35th year, winning Dealer of   and campaigns.
                                                                                                                                 Campaign of the Year with ‘Avery for   the Year again feels like validation of
                                                                                                                                 Every Space’. This campaign was built   who we are. Small enough to care, agile
                                                                                                                                 around engaging with our customers on   enough to act. It’s proof that the choices
                                                                                                                                 a deeper level and redefining how the   we’ve made, better customer journeys,
                                                                                                                                 industry sees Avery. By showcasing our   and service beyond the box, deliver
                                                                                                                                 versatility, we demonstrated that we   real outcomes. We’ll use this as fuel to
                                                                                                                                 are more than just an address label - we   keep innovating, supporting wellbeing
                                                                                                                                 offer solutions for a wide range of needs,   and sustainability, and helping more
          On 27th November, the business supplies industry came together for one of the most                                     across multiple sectors. This recognition   workplaces thrive.”
          anticipated events of the year - the BOSS Awards. With over 430 guests in attendance, the                              is a testament to the team’s creativity   Diversity and Inclusion Award,

                                                                                                                                 and commitment to evolving alongside
          evening was a true celebration of excellence, innovation, and community spirit.                                        our customers.”                   Lyreco UK & Ireland

                                                                                                                                 Dealer of the Year (over £5 million),                                E-business Award, Durable UK
                                                                                                                                 Quills Group                                                         “Winning the eBusiness BOSS Award
           he night began with a warm welcome   contributions. Following the awards,   “Winning the award was a proud and                                                                             is incredibly rewarding because it
          Tfrom Amy Hutchinson, BOSS CEO,   guests enjoyed a vibrant performance   rewarding moment for the ACCO Brands                                                                               recognises the care, consistency and
          who set the tone for an evening of   from the Purple Cloud of Funk band   UK team. It recognised the hard work,                                                                             long-term thinking that sit at the heart
          recognition and inspiration. Guests were   - bringing fun, funk, and plenty of   creativity, and commitment that went                                                                       of everything we do at Durable. We set
          also introduced to Aidan McDonough,   dancing to the evening. The celebrations   into developing the winning products                                                                       out to build a digital experience that
          the newly appointed BOSS Chairperson,   continued late into the night with the   and campaigns. The BOSS Awards                                                                             reflects our brand - dependable, efficient
          marking an exciting new chapter for the   after-party at The Vault, powered by   event is the most attended event in the                                                                    and designed to make life easier for our
          organisation.                     Energizer, ensuring the energy levels   industry, so it means a great deal to us to                                                                       customers. From how people find our
            The event highlighted the future of   stayed high until the very end.  be celebrated among our industry peers                                          “Winning the Diversity and Inclusion   products, to how confidently they can
          the industry through the Leaders of the                              and many of our customers. It confirmed           “Winning the BOSS Award for Dealer of   Award is an incredibly meaningful   buy them, right through to fulfilment
          Future (LOTF) segment, led by co-chairs                              that the innovation and quality behind            the Year (£5m+) is a proud milestone for   achievement for us. It recognises our   and delivery, every improvement was
          Amy Remmer and James Day, who shared                                 our winning products and campaigns                the entire Quills team. It’s a moment of   ongoing commitment to creating an   made with the customer in mind.
          their vision and passion for developing                              were valued by others in the industry             recognition not just for our commercial   environment where everyone feels   The award also means a great deal to
          emerging talent.                  Read on to hear how the winners    which means a lot and supports our                growth, but for the incredible effort,   valued, respected, and empowered to   our teams. So much of this work happens
             A special moment of the evening   reflected on their achievements.  ongoing success.”                               adaptability, and teamwork that have   be their authentic selves. This award   behind the scenes, and it’s the result of
          was dedicated to the BOSS Charity, with                                                                                shaped our journey. From starting out   is not just a recognition of policies or   close collaboration across eCommerce,
          Chair Kelly Hilleard and Vice Chair Philip   Brand Excellence, ACCO    Business Leader of the Year,                    in a spare room in 1997 to becoming   initiatives, but of our people and our   marketing, customer services and our
          Wesolowski presenting the incredible work   Brands – Kensington EQ   Andrew Gale, evo Group                            a £9m+ multi-division group offering   culture. It affirms that our efforts to   logistics. Having that collective effort
          the charity continues to do in supporting                                                                              everything from office supplies to FM   champion equality, celebrate differences,   recognised externally is something we’re
          those in need across the industry.                                                                                     and events, the award reflects how far   and foster inclusion are making a real   genuinely proud of.”
            The ceremony was hosted by                                                                                           we’ve come. It also acknowledges the   and positive impact.”
          celebrity comedian Seann Walsh, whose                                                                                  passion and dedication of our people,
          energy and humour kept the audience                                                                                    the loyalty of our customers, and the
          entertained throughout the night. His                                                                                  strength of our brand in an ever-evolving
          lively presence added an extra sparkle to                                                                              market. Being recognised by the BOSS
          the awards presentations, where winners                                                                                Federation is a huge honour - and it
          were celebrated for their outstanding                                                                                  inspires us to keep pushing forward.”


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