Companies qualifying to vote will be contacted by DUO Marketing Services over the next few weeks – either by mail or by telephone.
Telephone voting will start on May 22 and run through until June 9. Telephone canvassers will contact qualifying companies and ask them to vote, taking nominations over the phone. DUO Marketing aims to contact everyone by the end of May.
Qualifying companies will also be invited to cast their vote by mail and will be sent a form to complete and return. Each form will be personalised and include a unique reference number, and simple instructions will guide voters through the process.
The Awards Ceremony, to take place at The Savoy, London on September 14, will be hosted by CBI director-general Sir Digby Jones.
This year’s Gold Sponsor is the Weinig Group which is sponsoring the Timber Trader of the Year award which goes to the company receiving most votes overall.
Other voting categories for the year are Softwood Trader, Hardwood Trader, Panels Trader, Plywood Trader and Small Timber Business.
Four TTJ Awards judged by independent panels are Excellence in Marketing, Environmental Achievement, Best Technical Information Support and Career Development.
