The prestigious GRAMIAs are one of the essential events of the fmcg year where clients and agencies alike celebrate creative excellence and achievements. Now in their ninth year, the awards encompass the entire fmcg industry and are seen as a glittering achievement. And it's not just top quality advertising and stylish creative work that win awards and accolades but also leading agencies across the business ­ outfits that deliver first-class service and outstanding results for their clients. "Receiving the GRAMIA award for PR Agency of the Year last year was a tremendous honour, in particular because of the award sponsorship by The Grocer," says Hilary Meacham, md of Focus PR. "Some industry awards may not be meaningful in the wider world, but we have found that people from all walks of life know and respect The Grocer. It has a heritage and market leading position we are privileged to be associated with." Last year's bash was a highlight of a hardworking year at Park Human Resources. "Winning the Recruitment Services Agency of the Year Award was a fantastic achievement for us," says md Guy Hornsby. "It recognised the outstanding creativity and fantastic efforts of the team here at Park. It also recognised our investment in people and technology to achieve superb client service delivery. The award meant a great deal to Park and our clients." And Paul Mercieca, md of Mercieca Communications, says: "Winning the GRAMIA Best Trade Agency' award confirmed something we had all felt for some time and for me fulfilled a personal aim I had from the first day our doors opened for business nearly seven years ago." Mercieca was keen to promote the win by including it in all the agency's publicity materials to new clients. "Our clients were chuffed to bits for us. "Our new sales platform could become, if you want the very best advice in trade communication, talk to the very best fmcg trade agency in the business ­ official!" UK Food is once again the main sponsor of the GRAMIAs. Category sponsors are Camelot, Frigoscandia, National BBQ Week and SCA Packaging. All product sectors of the fmcg industry will be judged alongside each other in 10 media categories: l TV and cinema l Radio l Poster l Trade press l New media l National press inc. consumer l Recruitment l Direct marketing l Public relations l Packaging design And judges will be looking to award Agency of the Year in the following categories: l Consumer l Trade l Public relations l Service and field marketing l New Media l Direct marketing l Packaging l Recruitment. The GRAMIAs climax at a fantastic awards dinner at The London Hilton, Park Lane on October 3. Being there at this glittering evening is almost as important as entering the awards. Kicking off with a drinks reception, guests are treated to a delicious three-course dinner followed by cabaret before the serious business of the awards ceremony takes place. So spread the word and make sure you are there, mingling with the most prestigious figures from within your industry while enjoying a great event! To register your entry or to get more information on the awards email gramia@jam-media.com or call Paula McCarthy at JAM Media Solutions on 020 8249 6370. {{FEATURES }}

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