With less than three months to go until the IER Awards 2023, the awards programme has received strong backing from senior industry players.

The IER Awards 2023 are taking place at the Riverbank Park Plaza in London on Friday, June 16. The Manufacturer Shortlist is published on p19 of this issue and voting closes on Friday, March 31.

The Retailer Shortlist is published on p20 0f the March/April issue of IER.

Howard Saycell, Retra chief executive, said: “Retra is delighted to once again sponsor the IER Awards. It is a rare opportunity to celebrate everything that is good about our industry and in particular the creativity of the sector.

“Congratulations to IER for its continued support of these awards and independent electrical retailers.”

The awards have also been backed by Daniel Todaro, managing director of Gekko Group.

“Independent retail is an essential part of the overall retail mix and the IER Awards, and others, are an integral part in the development of channel,” Mr Todaro said.

“Inspiring those who would like to win, to do more in evolving their consumer proposition. Those who are fortunate to win a prestigious IER Award, strive to continue delivering excellence in the independent electrical retail sector.”

Paul Hide, AMDEA chief executive, said the association is delighted to partner once again with IER and support the IER Awards.

“In today’s challenging retail and e-tail environments, recognising success, innovation and outstanding customer service serves as
a great motivator to us all of how we can all seek to raise our game and continue to ensure this is an industry that sits at the forefront of innovation, sustainability and providing products that makes our customers’ lives easier, day in, day out,” Mr Hide said.

To book your place at the IER Awards, head to the dedicated awards website, www.ierawards.co.uk.