Convenience services association recognizes Ranking Member Waters for leadership on payments policy and ready access to essentials for millions of Americans
Image Source: National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA). Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), speaking to NAMA, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., June 10, 2026.
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) today honored Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) with its 2026 Industry Champion award for her staunch leadership on behalf of the convenience services industry and the 40 million Americans it serves every day.
The award was presented by NAMA President and CEO Christine Cochran during a ceremony at the Rayburn House Office Building and attended by NAMA senior leadership and industry executives from across the country.
“The convenience services industry shows up every single day in the places and during the hours where brick-and-mortar retail isn’t always available. For frontline workers, third shift employees and for underserved communities, that kind of access isn’t incidental, it’s essential. Congresswoman Waters understands that, and she has shown it through her engagement with the small businesses and workers who make this industry run and the communities they serve. We are proud to recognize her for it,” said Christine Cochran, President and CEO of NAMA in today’s press release.
The U.S. convenience services industry keeps daily essentials within reach through unattended retail such as a micro market and vending machine or workplace amenity programs such as office coffee and pantry services. The industry contributes $41 billion to the U.S. economy and supports more than 171,000 jobs. Learn more about the impact of convenience services at namanow.org/impact.
About National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)
NAMA represents the U.S. Convenience Services Industry, which contributes $41+ billion to the U.S. economy. By providing advocacy, education, and research, NAMA works to promote and protect the industry’s over 171,000 jobs hardworking employees. Through traditional vending and micro markets, office coffee and pantry services, product manufacturing, and small-drop distribution, convenience services meets the needs of over 40 million American consumers daily at work, home, school, and play. Visit namanow.org to learn more.
Share this Story
Related Posts
