Vapouround Magazine ISSUE 37 | Page 131

It ’ s almost time for you to once again don your suits , throw on your finest shoes and join us as we celebrate the seventh annual Vapouround Awards .
This year , we will be returning to the birthplace of our prestigious show – Birmingham – to honour the brands and industry personalities that have made vaping what it is today . and most popular exhibitions – meaning there ’ s even more opportunity to network and integrate with brands from across the globe .
Not to mention the crowd of consumers who flock to Vaper Expo every year , all looking to try new products , discover innovative brands and enjoy the three days of festivities .
And while last year ’ s luxurious Dubaibased awards will certainly be a tough act to follow , our 2022 event – taking place this May - promises to be packed with laughs , drinks and high-class entertainment .
Patrick Griffin , V a p o u r o u n d Magazine Editor , said : “ Our annual awards show has truly become the not-to-bemissed event of the vaping calendar … a testament to the strength of our team and the community values of our industry .
“ I am thrilled that we can , year on year , act as a hub for vaping excellence and inspire growth and innovation through our highly-sought after awards .”
He added that ‘ it seems almost yesterday ’ the Vapouround team was organising its first show back in 2016 , stressing that he can ’ t wait to return to the ‘ stomping grounds ’ of the must-attend event to see just how far the industry has come .
The 2022 event will run parallel to The Vaper Expo UK – one of Europe ’ s biggest
I am thrilled that we can , year on year , act as a hub for vaping excellence and inspire growth and innovation through our highlysought after awards .
But that ’ s not the only thing to look forward to this year as , in honour of our seventh annual show , we are launching a new and exciting awards category – Best
what we do .
Sustainable Initiative . Celebrating those who take extra steps to reduce their effect on the environment , this award recognises companies that actively improve the sustainability of their packaging , and overall brand .
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the announcement of the new category , Patrick Griffin said : “ Harm reduction has always been at the core of
From the magazine , to the blog and our online events , we never stop trying to reach smokers who could kick the habit for good with vaping .
He added : “ With this award , we want to inspire harm reduction of a different kind , we want to encourage brands to consider their impact on the environment and make changes that will better serve smokers and the world around us .”
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