Benefits

Receive industry recognition, stand out among your peers and boost sales as a product that has been recognized and vetted by industry experts.

Widespread industry recognition and accolade
Special recognition during the Spark Change opening ceremony on Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Feature as a finalist in the Spark Change discovery platform from August through November
Print feature in Sept/Oct 2020 issue of Natural Foods Merchandiser (NFM) magazine that lists all finalists
Inclusion in the Spark Change NEXTY Awards finalist gallery feature on newhope.com
Special feature as a NEXTY Finalist on the Expo Connect platform
50% off the New Hope Network Blogger Box sampling opportunity
Increased opportunity for features in New Hope Network content
15% discount on any Market Ready Insights packages (must be redeemed by December 31, 2020)

Recognition as a pinnacle of excellence in the natural products industry
Recognition during the NEXTY Awards winners announcement in the Spark Change closing ceremony in November, 2020
Access to the NEXTY Award winners’ toolkit which includes a customizable press release, social media images, winners’ logo, and insider tips to maximize your award
Exclusive rights to use the NEXTY Awards winner logo in promotions and packaging
Special feature as a NEXTY winner on the Expo Connect platform
Increased features in New Hope Network content
NEXTY Awards trophy with company name, product name and category engraved
Recieve 25% off (in addition to the 15% discount for being selected as a finalist) any Market Ready Inights programs (must be redeemed by December 31, 2020)

Complimentary entry into the Flagship NEXTY Awards
Exposure to 1,000 hyper-targeted consumers with ability to target a consumer panel that fits your market: One targeting criteria of your choice, such as specialty diet (gluten free, vegan etc.), age or gender
Feature on the digital sampling program of leading health and wellness publishers, such as Greatist.com and EverydayFamily.com via our partnership with technology partner Sampler
Product ratings and valuable consumer feedback
For finalists, product included in free display in NEXTY showcase at Expo East, valued at more than $1,000
Award to display at Expo East booth, an easy-to-spot acknowledgement for buyers, media and industry peers (display tent for all finalists and winners, as well as a trophy for all winners)
Option to set-up a follow-up coupon to targeted consumers
For finalists & winners: 50% off the New Hope Blogger Box sampling opportunity
For winners: Access to the NEXTY Award winners’ toolkit: customizable press release, social media tools, winners’ logo, and insider tips to maximize your award
Concrete end of campaign report that highlights market viability and consumer acceptance to utilize in retail buyer meetings during Expo East
Post-Expo, all participating brands receive unlimited access to a portal of targeted consumer feedback and ratings