2025 RTIH Innovation Awards welcomes onboard Vista Technology Support as Headline Sponsor
We're hugely pleased to announce Vista Technology Support as Headline and Drinks Reception Sponsor at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The company is the UK market leader in delivering IT technology deployment and support services in retail, hospitality, healthcare and entertainment sectors.
With over 25 years of specialist expertise and experience, Vista provides high quality, secure and cost-effective technology support services to large organisations operating within many sectors including retail, hospitality, pharmacy, cinema and entertainment.
From its origins as a cash register repair business back in 1995, Vista has evolved to offer a comprehensive suite of retail IT managed services including: service desk, helpdesk, and on-site hardware maintenance.
Its Projects Services division also manages a range of project activities on behalf of its customers including new store openings, refits and estate wide technology deployments. Vista installs and supports all technology that sits within the four walls of a physical store or restaurant including the infrastructure cabling.
The firm has developed an excellent reputation within its market with customers commending the business on its service quality and company culture. Vista’s continuous service improvement initiatives through the use of data analytics have helped to drive not only service improvement but cost efficiency and service effectiveness.
“We're honoured to sponsor the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, which recognise the pioneering efforts driving transformation across the retail sector," says James Pepper, CEO.
"At Vista, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing, and contributing to, the remarkable evolution of retail innovation over the years. From emerging technologies to transformative AI driven solutions, we’ve seen firsthand how innovation is reshaping the way retailers operate and engage with customers."
“Our direct involvement in deploying these solutions gives us a unique perspective on their real-world impact, and we are proud to celebrate the organisations and visionaries who are not only imagining the future of retail, but making it a reality.”
Ready to go
The 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, also sponsored by 3D Cloud, EdTech Innovation Hub, and Retail Technology Show, is now open for entries.
The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our latest winners will be revealed at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October.
The seventh edition of the @RTIH_RetailTech Innovation Awards is now open for entries. Our 2025 winners will be revealed at the RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October https://t.co/5CPJNsVpzX pic.twitter.com/rMdITyZN6T
— RTIH Innovation Awards (@AwardsRtih) April 17, 2025
Key dates
Friday, 12th September: Award entry deadline
Tuesday, 16th September: 2025 finalists revealed
Wednesday, 17th September - Wednesday, 1st October: Judging days
Thursday, 16th October: Winners announced at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October.
Check out our 2024 winners here.
Who will be judging the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards?
Nina Mimica, Chief Innovation and Digitalisation Officer, Studenac market
Andy Baldauf, former Product Manager Digital Services - Total Store, Migros Supermarkt
Vineta Bajaj, Group CFO, Rohlik Group
Nadine Neatrour, Chief Marketing Officer, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
Mike Cadden, Chief Technology Officer, Marie Curie
Carole Kingsbury, Chief Technology Officer, C&C Group
Christine Russo, Industry Analyst and Retail Influencer
Paula Bobbett, Chief Digital Officer, Boots
Natalie Berg, Retail Analyst and Founder, NBK Retail
Eugene Mischenko, Founder and President, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association
Gregg London, Supply Chain Consultant
Scott Thompson, Editor and Founder, Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Toby Pickard, Retail Futures Senior Partner, IGD
Leonid Gladilin, Partner, ECDMA (e-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association)
Gary Newbury, Supply Chain Advisor and Delivery Executive
FAQs
Is there a fee to enter the awards?: No, it is free of charge.
Can I enter across multiple categories: Yes.
Do I need to complete all the sections in the entry form? No, but the more information you provide, the better chance you have of producing a successful submission.
Is there a certain timeframe for nominated projects, initiatives etc? Yes, nominated projects, initiatives etc should have been completed (or substantially completed) during the last 12 months.
Who has visibility of our completed entry form and what information will be public should we win or be shortlisted? Only our Editor, Scott Thompson, and judging panel will view submissions. The information provided in the summary section of the entry form will be made public.
Do you only accept entries from UK-based companies? No, we accept entries from all parts of the world.
What is the shortlists process? Shortlists will be announced in August, then shortlisted entries will be sent to our independent judging panel who will decide upon the winners and highly commended submissions.
Shortlisted companies will be invited to attend an event at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October (consisting of a drinks reception, three course meal and awards ceremony).
Do winners and highly commended companies receive post-event coverage? Yes, post-event coverage includes articles on our website and also an in-depth awards review in our printed magazine. There is also the opportunity for a company profile type piece to be published on our site.
Who won what in 2024? Check out our 2024 winners here.
When is the deadline for 2025 submissions? August 2025.
When will the 2025 winners be revealed? Our 2025 winners will be announced at an event at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October (consisting of a drinks reception, three course meal and awards ceremony).
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