Jim Shepherd Vendor of the Year

• The vendor must be a RIMPA Global Corporate Member
• The confirmation of Corporate Membership is performed by RIMPA Central Office
• Eligible vendors are invited to complete the Gate 1 nomination process
• Have sponsored a RIMPA event in the assessment year

• The Vendor is to provide evidence of their RIMPA Support/Contribution, Industry Support and Knowledge Sharing against the listed categories in the online nomination form, with points being awarded for each category
• The Vendor must obtain a minimum of 30 points in Gate 1
• The 30 points must be spread across at least of two of the three categories
• Gate 1 nominations are to be completed within three weeks to remain active in the nomination process
• The judging committee will review the evidence and details provided in Gate 1 nominations to determine Vendors who will progress to Gate 2
• The judging committee will notify the Vendors who will be proceeding to Gate 2 within one week of Gate 1 closing

Gate 1 closes 11 August 2023. 

• The Vendor will answer two questions on the online nomination form
• Gate 2 questions are to be answered within two weeks to remain active in the nomination process
• The judging committee will score each response and the evidence provided in Gate 2 using a merit-based assessment