This was not his first trip to the podium on the evening as Stephensons also won the Group Distributor of the Year Award beating runner-up Hugh Jordan. Henry represents the fifth generation of the family to be involved, taking over as managing director from his father in 2009. He is helped by a loyal and supportive team.
Waltons and Company won Independent Distributor of the Year accolade, with Kitchequip and WV Howe also shortlisted. Emma Barker from Brakes Catering Equipment was named Sales Professional of the Year, ahead of Marco Muraro from Stephensons and Kitchequip’s Andy Smart. Emma won a prestigious trophy, a free place on FEA’s CFSP course and £500.
Paula Sherlock, chair of the FEA’s LET product group said: “These awards recognise those distributors who have done the most to support and promote sales of light equipment and tableware.”
The FEA is the independent, authoritative voice of the foodservice equipment industry, representing over 160 companies who supply, service and maintain all types of commercial catering equipment - from utensils to full kitchen schemes.
The LET Forum awards dinner took place on Tuesday 19th May, at the Oxford Belfry Hotel. The FEA ran a charity raffle on behalf of Hospitality Action during the awards dinner, raising £1,590 on the night.