THE AFA
FRANCHISE AWARDS 2020
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AWARDS CEREMONY 12TH NOVEMBER 2020
Welcome to the AFA Franchise Awards 2020
The prestigious AFA Awards are designed to reward, recognise and celebrate the brightest stars from within the franchising sector.
We know that creating and maintaining a strong franchise network requires an enormous amount of ongoing time, commitment, effort and determination, as does running a successful franchise. The AFA Awards recognise and reward these valuable contributions to the overall development and ongoing growth of the franchising sector, as well as highlight the services of key suppliers.
Each category is scored by a panel of independent (without bias) judges, consisting of highly experienced franchising professionals from both within and outside of the AFA.
Why sponsor an award?
The AFA Annual Awards would not be possible without the involvement of our sponsors.
If you want to raise the profile of your brand within the sector, sponsoring an award is a highly effective way to do so. As a supplier, or franchise, award sponsorship will prove your commitment to the franchising sector and provide you with an invaluable opportunity to network and build relationships with influential business leaders from all over the UK.
A HUGE thank you to this years sponsors Darwin Gray, TRUSTist, The Franchise Protection Company, DTP Print, Elite Franchise, Just Cuts UK, The International Franchise Show London, NatWest, Accentia Franchise Consultants and The AFA.
Sponsoring an award is guaranteed to raise the profile of your brand within the franchising community and position your organisation as a major player within the sector. If you are interested in sponsoring an award for 2021, please contact Sarah Canny at sarah@theafa.org.uk.
Outstanding Young Franchisor
GOLD – Little Learners – Rachel Fay
SILVER – Little Mandarin Classes – Simon Duong
BRONZE – Support Solutions – Cameron Mcclure
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Franchisor of the Year
GOLD – Turtle Tots – Caroline Sparks & Gabi Lixton
SILVER – Lingotot – Angela Sterling
BRONZE – Tidy Green Clean – Andrew Alleway
Highly Commended – Kidslingo Ltd – Anna Neville
Highly Commended – The Holiday Franchise Company – Joanne Aldridge
Highly Commended – Business Sales Plus & Accentia – Paul Mitchell
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Franchise Leader of the Year
GOLD – Kidslingo Ltd – Anna Neville
SILVER – Fantastic Services – Anton Skarlatov
BRONZE – Lingotot – Angela Sterling
Highly Commended – The Holiday Franchise Company – Luke Western
Highly Commended – Kiddy Cook – Nikki Geddes
Highly Commended – Just Cuts – David Mathie
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Best Franchise Support
GOLD – Debutots – Charlotte Salter
SILVER – Fantastic Services
BRONZE – Caterpillar Music – Helen Simmons
Highly Commended – Platinum Property Partners
Highly Commended – Bluebird Care
Highly Commended – fit20 – Niri Patel
Highly Commended – Turtle Tots – Caroline Sparks & Gabi Lixton
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Outstanding Franchise Marketing
GOLD – Bluebird Care – Dean Martin
SILVER – Fantastic Services – Galina Karsheva
BRONZE – Spoton.net – Amy Cross-Webber
Highly Commended – Pop Up Play Village – Becky Hoare
Highly Commended – Lingotot Wakefield – Rebekka Westwood
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Best New Franchise
GOLD – Just Cuts – David Mathie
SILVER – Your Mortgage Plus – Lee Hesketh
BRONZE -The Menopause Experts – Dee Gardner
Highly Commended – Alchemy Virtual Assistance – Suzy Sanders
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Supplier of the Year
GOLD – Darwin Gray LLP – Stephen Thompson
SILVER – Accentia Franchise Consultants – Paul Mitchell
BRONZE -Stryde – Keiran James
BRONZE -TRUSTist – Nigel Apperley
Highly Commended – Azura Group Ltd – Simon Pullum
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Outstanding Young Franchisee
GOLD – Just Cuts Lakeside – Holly Feltham
SILVER – Kidslingo Cheltnham, Gloucester & Tewkesbury – Chloe Marchand
BRONZE – Rainbow Internation Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire & Dumfries & Galloway – Stacey Cooney
Highly Commended – Pop Up Play Village in and around Caerphilly – Sophie Lee Lewis
Highly Commended – Platinum Property Partners Habodes, Slough and Berkshire James & Harry Tucker
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Franchisee of the Year
GOLD – Fantastic Services – Ivanka Obreshkova
SILVER – Extra Help MK – Michaela Nowik
BRONZE – Caterpillar Music Newark – Anna Coggan
Highly Commended – Kidslingo Becky M Plymouth – Becky MacLean
Highly Commended – Pop Up Play Village in Reading and Baisingstoke – Erica & Frank Mudd
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Franchisee Network Contribution
GOLD – OvenGleamers Gravesend & Medway – Tony Antoniou
SILVER – Lingotot Bexley – Sarah Canavan
BRONZE – Pop Up Play Village in Basingstoke and Reading – Erica & Frank Mudd
BRONZE – Fit20 Exeter – Duncan Attwood
Highly Commended – Popolo Ceramico Sunderland – Amy Sinclair
Award Categories
Nominate a friend/colleague/family member – General Nomination Form.
Outstanding Young Franchisor – Sponsored by The Franchise Show
This award will be given to a franchisor who will be 30 years old or younger in November 2020. They must show exceptional drive, dedication and growth within their business.
The winner of this award will truly be an ambassador for the franchise sector and will be able to demonstrate outstanding growth, franchisee development, innovation and customer service. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
FOR FRANCHISORS 30 OR UNDER
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Best New Franchise – Sponsored by Accentia
This award will be given to a franchise launched since November 2018 which can show exceptional leadership, success and growth in its field. Leadership, support, innovation and growth will all be taken into consideration when judging this category. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
THE BUSINESS MAY BE EXISTING PRIOR, BUT FRANCHISE ELEMENT MUST BE NEW
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Outstanding Young Franchisee – Sponsored by Elite Franchise
This award will be given to a franchisee who will be 30 years old or younger in September 2020. They must show exceptional drive, dedication and growth within their business.
Customer Service, Marketing and Leadership will all be taken into consideration when judging this category. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
FOR FRANCHISEES 30 OR UNDER
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Franchisee of the Year – Sponsored by Just Cuts
This award will be given to a franchisee who can show exceptional drive, dedication and growth within their business. Customer Service, Marketing and Leadership will all be taken into consideration when judging this category. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
FOR FRANCHISEES
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Best Franchise Support – Sponsored by The Franchise Protection Company
This award will be given to a franchise that can demonstrate a true understanding of what their franchisees need and offer an exceptional support structure to help their franchisees grow. Communications, events, online and offline training and support will all be taken into consideration. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
FOR FRANCHISORS & HEAD OFFICE STAFF
Franchisee Network Contribution -Sponsored by NatWest
This award will be given to a franchisee who can show a willingness to share amongst their franchise network and a proactive approach to the franchise community. Proactivity, Willingness to Share and Outside Marketing will all be taken into consideration when judging this category. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
FOR FRANCHISEES
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Franchisor of the Year – Sponsored by TRUSTist
This award will be given to a franchise that shows excellence in all areas. The winner of this award will truly be an ambassador for the franchise sector and will be able to demonstrate outstanding growth, franchisee development, innovation and customer service. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
FOR FRANCHISORS
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Outstanding Franchise Marketing – Sponsored by DTP Print
This award will be given to a franchise that can demonstrate excellence in marketing activities both to potential franchisees and to consumers. Online and offline activities will be considered including website, social media, online campaigns, print media, events and public relations. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
FOR THE FRANCHISE/HEAD OFFICE STAFF/FRANCHISORS/FRANCHISEES
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Supplier of the Year
This award will be given to a supplier who can show exceptional support and delivery to the UK franchise sector. Customer Service, Quality and Dedication to the Franchise Sector will all be taken into consideration when judging this category. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
FOR SUPPLIERS & SERVICE PROVIDERS TO THE FRANCHISE SECTOR
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Franchise Leader of the Year – Sponsored by Darwin Gray
This award will be given to an outstanding franchise leader who works tirelessly to demonstrate exceptional support, growth and direction of their franchise. Leadership quality, proactive nature and inspirational drive will all be taken into consideration. Members and non-members of the AFA can apply for this award, but you must be a franchise active within the UK market.
FOR FRANCHISORS & HEAD OFFICE STAFF
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Huge thanks to our 2020 Sponsors…
And to our 2020 Supporters… Want to know more about supporting or sponsoring an award, please email: sarah@theafa.org.uk
