November 1 2019  |  Industry News

FDFA announces 2019 Gold Standard Award finalists

By Laura Shirk

The Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA), the industry association for Canada’s land border duty free shops released the finalists of the 2019 Gold Standard Awards ceremony being held at the Imperial Gala on November 13 in Toronto.

For more than two decades, the FDFA has selected winners for the 14 unique Gold Standards awards to showcase the best in Duty Free. From products, to suppliers, to innovative practices, the awards are designed to recognize the hard working FDFA member stores, owners, employees and suppliers.

Barbara Barrett, Executive Director, FDFA says: “The finalists were voted on by a panel of judges consisting of stakeholders from the industry. Canada’s Duty Free industry is a vital component to supporting our tourism economy, and the 2019 Imperial Gala is a great way to showcase that.”

For a list of award categories, finalists, and sponsors please see below.

Barrett adds: “We would also like to thank our generous sponsors for their support of our awards program this year. We look forward to hosting you in Toronto.”

2019 FDFA Gold Standards Awards

Award Name and Sponsor (if applicable)

The Finalists

1.

2019 Outstanding Duty Free Employee of the Year

Sponsored by: Retail Council of Canada

Jordan Burns

Emerson Duty Free

Katherine Chase

1000 Islands Duty Free

Christine Pelletier

Philpsburg Duty Free

2.

2019 Best New or Relaunched Brand of the Year: Jewellery/Watches/Handbags/Accessories

Sponsored by: Travel Markets Insider & The Moodie Davitt Report

Champs Cross Body Bags

ALFA Brands Inc.

Swatch Watch/Flik Flak

Swatch Group Canada

Strong & Free Clothing Line

Strong & Free Emblem

3.

2019 Best New or Relaunched Brand of the Year: Confectionery/Foods/Souvenirs

Sponsored by: Travel Markets Insider & The Moodie Davitt Report

Planters Craft Bar Mix

Beler Holding Inc.

Lindt Maxi Plaisir

Distribution Fontaine Inc.

Kit Kat Senses Mini Desserts

Beler Holding Inc.

4.

2019 Best New or Relaunched Brand of the Year: Fragrance/Cosmetic

Sponsored by: Travel Markets Insider & The Moodie Davitt Report

Mont Blanc Explorer

Distribution Fontaine Inc.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun

Beler Holding Inc.

Escada Miami Blossom

Distribution Fontaine Inc.

5.

2019 Best New or Relaunched Brand of the Year: Spirits/Beer/Wine/Tobacco

Sponsored by: Travel Markets Insider & The Moodie Davitt Report

Crystal Head Motts Clamato – National Caesar Day

Wine Classics International

Macallan Quest Range

Johnnie Walker White Walker

Diageo

Jack Daniels Bottled in Bond

Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd.

6.

2019 Airport Duty Free Operator of the Year

AerRianta International

Dufry North America

Abbotsford Airport Duty Free

7.

2019 Best Marketing/Merchandising Award

Emerson Duty Free

Sault Ste. Marie Duty Free Store

Philipsburg Duty Free

8.

2019 Outstanding Achievement or Innovation Award

1000 Islands Duty Free

Philipsburg Duty Free

Sault Ste. Marie Duty Free Store

9.

2019 FDFA Convention Star of the Show

N/A (MC will provide content)

10.

2019 Supplier of the Year Category A

Northern Souvenirs

V.P.I. Canada Ltd.

Strong & Free Emblem

11.

2019 Supplier of the Year Category B

House of Horvath

JTI-Macdonald Corp.

Turkey Hill Sugarbush Ltd.

12.

2019 Supplier of the Year Distributor/Agent

Wine Classics International

WFH Travel Retail

Distribution Fontaine Inc.

Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd.

13.

2019 Platinum Award Category A

Sponsored by: The Americas Duty Free & Travel Retailing Magazine

Johnstown Duty Free Shop Inc.

Sault Ste. Marie Duty Free Store

Abbotsford Duty Free

14.

2019 Platinum Award Category B

Sponsored by: The Americas Duty Free & Travel Retailing Magazine

Queenston-Lewiston Duty Free Shop

Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop Inc.

Importations Guay Ltée

REGION Americas
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