Category Colonel Awards Ballot - HTML

In an effort to make the Category Colonel voting process easier for retailers, yet more comprehensive, a ballot has been created and is posted below for your convenience.

Simply select the company on the ballot you want to vote for or write in your vote in the space provided.

Additionally, PL Buyer is encouraging testimonial or anecdotal comments about specific suppliers which further validate their performance as a Category Colonel qualifying company.

There is a space on the form for these comments. PL Buyer might publish some of these comments but will not use your name unless you approve otherwise.

We encourage all retailers to participate. By voting for the private label manufacturers who you see as best in class, you will give a deserved pat on the back to people and companies who put in extra effort in making their customers' private label programs successful.

As you cast your votes, ask yourself, are these suppliers:

Innovative – are they providing new product ideas and formulations that help you profitably expand your private label programs?
Quality oriented – are their products consistently of the highest quality?
Focused on customer service?
Providing merchandising support for your private label offerings?
Efficient in terms of delivering what they promise in a timely manner?
Collaborative – do they work with you as true partners?
Geographically capable of meeting you needs in a variety of locations?

All responses are 100% confidential.
The deadline for voting is April 13, 2012.

The results of this year's voting will be featured in the July issue of PL Buyer and appear on PrivateLabelBuyer.com and PLBuyerstore.com.

For additional information, please contact Brion Palmer, 847-405-4072 or via email at palmerb@bnpmedia.com.

As an added incentive, by submitting your vote you will be automatically registered and qualify for the opportunity to win free registration to the inaugural PLBuyer Conference on June 5-7 in Chicago!!!

PL Buyer thanks you very much for your participation!
(Please select "Other" and write in the company name to vote for a company not listed.)

Category	Company	Company Write-In	Company Attributes
Alternative Beverages			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Antacids/Digestive Aids			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Asian Food			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Baby Diapers			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Baby Food/Formula			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Baby Products			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Baked Goods			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Bakery Mixes			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Bath & Body			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Batteries			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Beverage Mixes			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Beverages - Sport/EnergyNutritional			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Beverages, Alcoholic			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Beverages, Organic			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Beverages, Smoothies			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Bottled Water			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Bread/Dough — Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Bread/Dough — Refrigerated			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Breakfast Foods			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Candy			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Carbonated Soft Drinks			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Cereal			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Cheese Specialty			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Cheese: Natural			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Cheese: Shelf - Stable			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Cleaning Aids			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Coffee			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Cold Remedies			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Condiments - Barbeque			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Condiments - Ketchup			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Condiments - Mayonnaise			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Condiments - Mustard			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Condiments - Salsa			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Cookies			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Cosmetics			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Cotton			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Crackers			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Dairy			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Dairy - Organic			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Deli Meats			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Desserts - Frozen/Refrigerated			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Dry Dinner Mixes			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Eggs			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Eyecare			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Facial Care			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Feminine Care			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
First Aid Products			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Foils/Wraps			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Food/trash Bags			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Footcare			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Fruit - Canned			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Fruit - Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Fruit Snacks			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Gelatin/Puddings			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Haircare			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Hispanic Foods			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Home Diagnostics			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Home Fragrances			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Household Cleaning			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Ice Cream/Novelties			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Italian Food			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Jams/Jellies/Preserves			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Juices - Refrigerated			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Juices — Shelf-Stable			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Kosher Products			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Laundry Products			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Light Bulbs			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Meals (Prepared) — Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Meat — Refrigerated/Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Meat Canned			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Meat Snacks			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Nuts/Seeds/Trail Mixes			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Oils			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Olives			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Oral care			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Organic Cookies			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Organic Foods			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
OTC			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Paper Products - Other			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Paper Products - Tissues			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Pasta - Dry			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Pasta - Refrigerated / Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Personal Care			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Pet Food			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Pet Supplies			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Pickles			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Pizza - Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Plastic Cups/Bowls/Utensils			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Plastic Storage			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Potatoes — Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Poultry - Frozen/Refrigerated			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Pre-Moistened Wipes			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Prepared Meals			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Produce			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Rice			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Salad Dressings			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Salty Snacks/Chips			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Salty Snacks/Pretzels			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Sauces and Marinades			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Seafood Canned			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Seafood Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Shaving Products			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Skin Care			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Snack/Granola Bars			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Snacks/Appetizers — Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Soup - Canned			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Soup - Refrigerated			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Spices/Seasonings			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Spreads			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Sweetners			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Syrups			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Tea			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Vegetables - Canned			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Vegetables - Frozen			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Vinegar			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other
Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements			Innovation Quality Merchandising & Marketing support Customer service Efficiency Collaboration Geography All of the Above Other

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John Frank, Editorial Director, PL Buyer Magazine
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