CONTENTS 10 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2023 Success Story 33 Head of the Class Automatic Merchandiser announces the 2023 Legends of the Year award winners, honoring leaders in vending, micro market and office coffee service. Teacher-turnedentrepreneur builds DAC Total Refreshments to A+ operation. Features 8 Departments 5 Editor's Note 6 Industry News A roundup of the latest news and events OCS Update: Are you an overachiever? Prepare to shine in 2023 If you are willing to go above and beyond in today's business climate, the financial rewards are unlimited. 41 Classifieds 42 Social Hubs What's happening in the industry on social media 24 Water solutions for OCS and micro markets Operators can offer their customers sustainable products, touchless dispensers and customized beverages. 28 On the cover: Operator Kim Miros at the opening of a micro market at Dollar Tree distribution center. Follow us at Facebook/VendingMarket @VendingMagazine Ready. Set. VMS! The vending management system is the longest-running high-tech tool for unattended retail. And there's never been a better time for die-hards to embrace a VMS. linkedin.com/ company/2233840 February/March 2023 * VendingMarketWatch.com 3http://www.Facebook.com/VendingMarket http://www.twitter.com/VendingMagazine http://www.linkedin.com/company/2233840 http://www.VendingMarketWatch.com