Recognizing the women driving change in convenience services

The search is on for the 2026 Most Influential Women in convenience services. Submit a nomination today.
Dec. 15, 2025

Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com are now accepting nominations for the annual Most Influential Women in Convenience Services awards.

This program recognizes women whose leadership, innovation and impact are advancing the convenience services industry, whether within their organizations or across the broader market. Nominations are welcome from every corner of the industry, including vending, micro markets, office coffee services, unattended retail and related segments. Eligible candidates may include operators, distributors, brokers, equipment and machine manufacturers, technology and payment providers, CPG companies and trade associations.

Previous honorees may be nominated again, provided the submission reflects new accomplishments or expanded impact.

Award recipients will be featured in the February/March 2026 issue of Automatic Merchandiser. Learn more about last year’s winners here.

To nominate yourself or a colleague, please complete the nomination form. Submissions close January 6, 2026.

About the Author

Linda Becker

Editor-in-Chief

Linda Becker is editor-in-chief of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com. She has more than 20 years of experience in B2B publishing, writing, editing and producing content for magazines, websites, webinars, podcasts, newsletters and eBooks, primarily for manufacturing and process engineering audiences. Since joining Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, Linda has developed a new appreciation for the convenience services industry and the essential role it plays. She is dedicated to serving readers by covering the latest news in the vending, office coffee service and micro market industry. She can be reached at 262-203-9924 or [email protected].

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