Nominations close today for the 2022 WATCHPRO Awards, which take place in London on November 10.
There have already been scores of nominations for retailers, brands and executives, but there are still a few hours left to get your suggestions in.
The industry will once again be gathering in the stunning Victorian ballroom of 8 Northumberland, which has space for 330 VIP guests.
WATCHPRO Awards takes place the night before WATCHPRO Salon opens from November 11 to 12 at the 5-star The Londoner hotel on Leicester Square.
There will be a special retailers’ breakfast at Salon the morning after the night before, so the trip into Central London could not be more useful, sociable or enjoyable!
The WATCHPRO Awards nomination process is an opportunity for brands, suppliers and retailers to make their case for why they should make it onto the list of finalists that will then be voted on by their industry peers.
A reminder, should you need it, that every executive in the British watch business gets a vote in the WATCHPRO Awards.
Retailers vote for the brands they most admire and brands vote for the retailers that have impressed them most.
Nominating could not be easier. Simply e-mail your suggestion to rob.corder@itp.com stating the award category, brand, retailer, individual or team you would like to propose, and a description of why the nominee should be considered.
Supporting evidence can include photography, facts and figures, reviews from the public and testimonials.
Deadline for nominations is September 23, so do not delay.
Once the shortlist of finalists is complete, there will be a two week window for voting, beginning at the start of October.
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This year’s Awards categories are:
Independent Luxury Watch Retailer of the Year
Independents must operate fewer than 10 stores and specialise in watches priced at more than £3000.
Multiple Luxury Watch Retailer of the Year
We define luxury watches as those that sell for more than £3000. Multiples must have 10 or more physical stores.
Midmarket Watch Retailer of the Year
This category is open to all retailers that trade predominately in watches priced at up to £3000.
Ecommerce Retailer of the Year
This category is open to all retailers that trade almost exclusively online.
Pre-owned Watch Retailer of the Year
For specialists in second hand watches with or without physical stores.
Best New Store of the Year
Stores all need to have opened between the summer of 2021 and the end of August this year. The category is open to stores operated by watch brands and retailers.
Best Refurbished Store of the Year
Stores all need to have been refurbished between the summer of 2021 and the end of August this year. The category is open to stores operated by watch brands and retailers.
Retail Leader of the Year
This category honours an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their retail business in the past 12 months.
British Watch Business of the Year
Watch brands competing in this category need to be headquartered in the UK but are permitted to manufacture overseas.
Executive Leadership Team of the Year
The following executive leadership teams have demonstrated outstanding service and assistance to their retail partners in the past year.
Lifestyle Watch Brand of the Year
The finalists for lifestyle watch brand of the year category are judged on the best products, sales, service, and marketing.
Independent Watch Brand of the Year
In an era of blockbuster groups, these innovative and nimble businesses keep the spirit of independent watchmaking alive and prospering.
Luxury Watch Brand of the Year
The finalists for luxury watch brand of the year category are judged on the best products, sales, service, and marketing.
Fashion Watch Brand of the Year
The finalists for fashion watch brand of the year category are judged on the best products, sales, service, and marketing.
Methodology
The 2022 WATCHPRO AWARDS takes place on November 10 at 8 Northumberland.
Please e-mail rob.corder@itp.com without delay to make your case for any finalists you feel should be considered.
Once the list of finalists is sealed, the industry will be invited to vote for the winners.
Only retailers will be asked to vote for the suppliers they most admire and only suppliers will be asked to vote for the retailers they most admire.
Invitations to vote will be sent by e-mail in the first week of October, following the publication of the 2022 finalists.
Thank you to our sponsors
We are delighted to welcome eBay as the headline sponsor for the 2022 WATCHPRO Awards.
eBay, with its Authenticity Guarantee for all watches selling for over £2,000, is relentlessly building trust and confidence for businesses and individuals trading online, and this has been contributing to the current success of primary retailers and brands.
We would also like to thank this year’s confirmed category sponsors: HERBELIN, Luminox, Luxe Watches, Mondaine, Ingersoll, Watchfinder & Co., WOLF and Zodiac.
There are still a range of opportunities to sponsor or support the WATCHPRO Awards. Please contact daniel.malins@itppromedia.com for details.
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