NAMA Opens Nominations for 2026 Coffee Legend of the Year Award – CoffeeTalk

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is inviting nominations for the 2026 Coffee Legend of the Year award, aimed at honoring longstanding leaders in the coffee services industry. Eligible nominees must be current NAMA members with a minimum of 10 years of experience in coffee services and should showcase qualities such as leadership, innovation, and a significant impact on the industry. The award is intended for professionals across various sectors of the coffee services community, including operators, roasters, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, brokers, and educators. NAMA emphasizes that this recognition is for individuals who have contributed to shaping the coffee services landscape and have shared their expertise to foster the success of others. It is important to note that only one nomination per company or individual will be accepted, and those who have received the award in the past decade are not eligible to be nominated again.

Nominations close August 17.

Submit a Nomination @ NAMA