6-Time Finalists. 2-Time Winners. One Mission: Pushing Vending Further.

The Vendies 2025. Sure, it’s a great event for trophies, champagne and applause. But for us? It’s much more than that. It’s about standing up for an industry that’s evolving, innovating and redefining what automated retail can be. And this year, Nebrak showed up and made our mark.

Six finalist nominations. Two wins. Countless reasons to be proud.

We don’t enter awards for the shelf space or the shiny hardware. We do it because awards matter. Because the vending sector matters.

Why Awards Matter

Awards like The Vendies put the spotlight on an industry that often works behind the scenes, quietly revolutionising the way we work, eat, and shop. Vending is no longer just about snack machines in break rooms. It’s about micro markets transforming the workplace and hospitality, sleek designs powered by smart technology, and fully branded automated retail spaces that rival anything on the high street. Recognition like this keeps that momentum going.

So yes, we’re proud of every nomination. And this year, we hit our stride.

Our Wins

WINNER: Vending Hero – Tom Howard

Our Managing Director, Tom Howard, isn’t just leading Nebrak, he’s helping lead the industry forward. From challenging tired perceptions of vending to collaborating with operators, brands, and designers, Tom has helped make vending part of the bigger conversations around workplace design, customer experience and automated retail innovation. His vision is simple: make vending better for everyone.

WINNER: Best Vending Project – PicoCoffee

In partnership with 365 Retail Markets and Coffetek, we created the vending furniture for PicoCoffee, a compact, frictionless, and beautifully designed solution that blurs the lines between coffee vending, grab-and-go, and micro market retail. Seamless transactions, smart loyalty programs, effortless deployment, and sustainable materials. All delivered in a sleek unit that’s easy for operators and a delight for customers. This is what the future of automated refreshment looks like.

Finalists in Four More Categories

We were honoured to be finalists in four other categories:

• Customer Service Award
• Excellence in Communication
• New! Vending Supplier of the Year
• Best Automated Retail Solution

Each one of these reflects who we are: customer-focused, forward-thinking, and always pushing for better. Because vending deserves it.

The Bigger Picture

The truth is, vending doesn’t always get the attention it should. But with every award, every partnership, and every project, we’re changing the story. We’re proving that vending isn’t an afterthought; it’s an essential, modern, thriving part of how we live, work, and refresh.

Looking Ahead

A huge thank you to The Vendies, to our incredible partners, clients, and most of all, our team. You’re the reason we’re able to keep pushing the boundaries.