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Frequently Asked Questions

Review all the categories and choose the one most relevant to your business and its relationship with Coles. Then read the selection criteria and submit your nomination via the online nomination form.

Category winners will be recognised with an Awards trophy. Coles will also issue a media release to raise awareness about the supplier’s outstanding achievement.

No, there is no fee to nominate.

All nominations will be reviewed by senior levels of management. The finalists in each category will be selected by the Coles Leadership Team.

All nominations will be judged against the selection criteria outlined in the relevant category. The selection criteria is included on the supplier portal.

There is no requirement for product brochures, referee statements or any other material that supports your nomination.

Due to the large number of nominations we anticipate receiving, it is important that you keep to the specified word limits in your nomination.

The criteria reflects the quality of the relationship with Coles, not necessarily the size of the relationship. We encourage all suppliers who feel they have made a significant contribution to Coles to consider entering.

No, each of the finalists will be allocated a number of tickets.

All nominations must be submitted by 5pm, Friday 23 August 2024 via the online nomination form.

The finalists will be announced in October 2024. All nominations must be submitted by 5pm, Friday 23 August via the online nomination form.

Yes you may enter more than one category – each entry must be submitted separately.

If you have any further questions, please send an email to events@coles.com.au

  • Own Brand Supplier of the Year Award
  • Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year Award
  • Bakery Supplier of the Year Award
  • Dairy, Freezer & Convenience Supplier of the Year Award
  • Meat, Seafood and Deli Supplier of the Year Award
  • Health & Home Supplier of the Year
  • Grocery Supplier of the Year Award
  • Liquor Supplier of the Year Award
  • ELB Supplier of the Year
  • Service Innovation Partner of the Year Award
  • eCommerce Partner of the Year Award
  • Supply Chain Partner of the Year Award
  • Sustainability Partner of the Year Award
  • Product Launch of the Year Award
  • Community Champion of the Year Award

There are 15 categories:

  • Own Brand Supplier of the Year Award
  • Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year Award
  • Bakery Supplier of the Year Award
  • Dairy, Freezer & Convenience Supplier of the Year Award
  • Meat, Seafood and Deli Supplier of the Year Award
  • Health & Home Supplier of the Year
  • Grocery Supplier of the Year Award
  • Liquor Supplier of the Year Award
  • ELB Supplier of the Year
  • Service Innovation Partner of the Year Award
  • eCommerce Partner of the Year Award
  • Supply Chain Partner of the Year Award
  • Sustainability Partner of the Year Award
  • Product Launch of the Year Award
  • Community Champion of the Year Award