TORONTO, May 6, 2022
/CNW/ - Reflective of the strong partnership it enjoys with the
LCBO, Corby Spirit and Wine took home three awards at the
provincial liquor distributor's annual Elsie Awards — including the
prestigious title as the LCBO's Partner of the Year in 2022.
The awards, which recognize industry suppliers' partnership with
the LCBO through customer and consumer centricity, were handed out
May 3rd in Toronto.
"This recognition highlights the dedication of our Ontario Team
and the support throughout all functions as an LCBO partner of
choice with our company expertise, our fantastic portfolio of
brands and the passion of our teams," says Nicolas Krantz, President and CEO of Corby
Spirit and Wine. "These awards illustrate perfectly what we aim to
achieve at Corby: focusing on our consumers, investing in our
people's success, and shaping a purposeful organization."
Corby was honoured with:
- Best Gift Item: Presented to J.P. Wiser's Blend
Your Own Whisky Kit. The success was the result of a strong
collaboration with the Marketing and Commercial Teams to offer a
unique and customer-focused holiday gifting option supporting
quality Canadian whisky.
- Partnership Awards – Spirits: Awarded to
Robin Whyte, Ontario Sales Director,
for her solutions-driven customer and consumer dedication. Robin
fully embodies the leadership attributes that are fundamental to
Corby's strategy, and the company is proud to have her on the
team.
- Partner of the Year – Large Supplier/Agent: Corby
was rrecognized for outstanding partnership through all departments
and functions, delivering positive impact within the spirits, wines
and ready-to-drink business in Ontario.
The Elsie Awards are handed out by the LCBO annually to beverage
alcohol companies that demonstrate innovation, creativity and
commitment to customer service and social responsibility.
About Corby Spirit and
Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian
manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits and wines.
Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most
renowned brands in Canada,
including J.P. Wiser's®, Lot 40®, and Pike Creek® Canadian
whiskies, Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs,
Ungava® gin, Cabot Trail® maple-based liqueurs and Chic Choc®
Spiced rum, and Foreign Affair® wines. Through its affiliation with
Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in the spirits and wine
industry, Corby also represents leading international brands such
as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The Glenlivet® and Ballantine's®
Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu®
rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham
Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. Corby is a
publicly traded company based in Toronto,
Ontario, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
trading symbols CSW.A and CSW.B. For further information, please
visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or
Twitter.
SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications