The response to this year’s Vertex Awards was overwhelming with more than 250 entries from 21 countries and 55 retailers. This year’s winners included the first ever entrants from Asia and Africa joining a truly global list of entrants from Angola, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, the Middle East, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
We saw exciting growth in the New Brand, Brand Redesign and Packaged Goods categories as well as in the Licensed or Co-Brand, Beverages: Alcoholic, Pet Products, Home Décor, Entertainment and Health Care categories.