Who do you think made the biggest contribution to our sector over the past 12 months? We've put together a shortlist of outstanding candidates drawn from nominations submitted from all quarters of the industry. And we want you to judge who you think is the industry's top executive. You choose from the 10 candidates opposite. We are looking for a charismatic leader and a high achiever who has set the pace for the industry as a whole, helping shape the way we all do business. To register your vote, simply select the candidate you think most deserves to receive The Grocer Award for Outstanding Achievement and phone 01293 846535. Our lines are open 24 hours a day. We're looking for a winner with outstanding credentials in the following areas: Achievement Clear evidence of business goals being reached by an executive who has taken his organisation to higher levels of efficiency, service or profitability. Leadership The vision to map out the high ground and the personality, tenacity and charisma to inspire others to reach it. Trend Setter Someone whose influence extends outside their own domain, changing the way all of us see the world and do business. The winner of The Grocer Award for Outstanding Achievement will lift this magnificent silver trophy at the prestigious IGD Food Industry Awards in London on October 10. This is the industry's premier event for recognising achievement in our industry. The trophy will be presented by Tesco chief executive Terry Leahy who won the award last year, ruling him out of the shortlist for the 2000 competition. {{NEWS }}