UK: NMBS has won the Buying Group Award from Dickies at the UK Worker of Year Awards. The award was presented to Dean Hayward, NMBS marketing manager from Maurice Morton, Dickies European sales and marketing director and TV presenter, Quentin Wilson.

NMBS received the award for their dedication in growing their account with Dickies with marketing initiatives including introductory merchant footwear and clothing packs and point of sale merchandisers to help promote Dickies products within their membership.

Mr Morton commented: "Congratulations to NMBS on winning the Buying Group Award. NMBS and Dickies business has grown year on year over the past two decades with some major product launch initiatives that have helped us become a brand leader in their industry. Dickies are proud to reward NMBS with the Buying Group Award and hope for the great work to continue moving forward."

Mr Hayward expressed his delight at receiving the award: "NMBS are extremely proud of winning the Buying Group award. It is great to be recognised for the enthusiasm and dedication that NMBS have put into the joint ventures with Dickies to help them become a brand leader within the merchant market.’"