5 August 2008
BMEA Dealer & Product of the Year Awards. Who wins, you decide?
Members of the general public now have the opportunity to vote for their favourite product and dealer in the BMEA (British Marine Electronic Association) Waterside Dealer and Product of the Year Awards. The winners of the online poll will be announced at the annual BMEA Conference which takes place on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at the Novotel Hotel in Southampton.
Ian Lockyer (BMEA Marketing) said, ‘’this year we are opening the voting up to the most important people in the industry… our customers. They will have the opportunity to choose the industry’s dealer and product of the year by simply going to http://www.bmea.org/bmea-dealer-and-product-of-the-year/ and voting.
Ian said, ‘’when the customer clicks through to this poll they will find two sections. Firstly there will be a list of BMEA waterside dealers from across the UK. Secondly there will be a list of products submitted by Manufacturers or national distributors.’’
He added,’it really is up to the customer to ask themselves what electronic/electrical product has been really good value for money or innovative from the submitted list? They also need to decide which company/sole trader has given then exceptional service during the 2008 season.’’
Ian Lockyer said,’’ We simply wanted to give the customer choice and add extra validity to what are already prestigious awards. We believe that giving our customers this opportunity will further raise the profile of our association.’’

