VAMA: Virginia Automatic Merchandising Association




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The Virginia Automatic Merchandising Association was created to promote the best interests of the vending industry.

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The Virginia Automatic Merchandising Association exists to promote the best interests of the vending industry, foster fair and free competition, provide a forum for exchanging ideas and suggestions for the benefit of the industry and that of the general public, enhance your professionalism and improve the performance of the company you represent.

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VAMA Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to Isabella Russo & Myra Parkinson,
VAMA's 2026 Scholarship Winners!



VAMA Scholarship

2027 VAMA Scholarship

Do you have student looking for scholarship funds? VAMA gives back to our industry every year with TWO $1500 scholarships!
In an effort to contribute to the communities that have made the industry what it is, VAMA is excited to announce that it has formed a scholarship for the 2027 academic year. These scholarships will be awarded to two deserving students (student must be directly involved with the vending industry or related to a person from the vending industry and a CURRENT Member of VAMA) from Virginia each year.

Submission Deadline: September 1, 2027

Winners will be announced at the ACE show on Oct. 16, 2027. Applications MUST be fully completed and submitted by fax or email by September 1, 2027.

2027 VAMA Scholarship Application - COMING SOON!

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Bowen or Michelle Thomsen.

VAMA Above and Beyond Award

🌟 Coming Soon: VAMA's New Above & Beyond Award!

Great employees deserve great recognition!

VAMA is excited to introduce the Above & Beyond Award, a new way to celebrate the exceptional employees who go the extra mile and make a difference in our industry.

We're putting the finishing touches on this exciting new award, including nomination details, eligibility, and prizes.

Stay tuned! More information on how to recognize your outstanding team members is coming soon!

VAMA Membership

VAMA Membership

It's time to renew your VAMA membership...Renew now - memberships expire on December 31st.  Click on the links below for online or printable renewal invoices. We look forward to having you back!

Top Membership Benefits

  • Representation and visibility against legislative issues – stay informed on key issues.
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders and VAMA social and educational events.
  • Links to Atlantic Coast Exposition for a large, regional vending show – Professional Development growth.
  • Strength and bonding relationships with suppliers.
  • Cutting edge educational opportunities.
  • Reliable and trustworthy industry business information (especially for new owners).
  • Equal voice no matter of business size.
  • Customer credibility as a legitimate operating business.
  • Learning and collaboration of a changing industry.
  • Working relationships with surrounding state associations.
  • Public Relations - Enjoy the benefits news and feature material, media response.

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Join Us at ACE!



Join Us at the ACE Show

October 14-16, 2027

Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
Myrtle Beach, SC


ACE Exhibitor and operator registration is Coming Soon!
Visit the ACE WEBSITE for more information
Survey results from the Operators and Exhibitors alike over the years continue to praise the ACE team for its yearly growth, hotel venue, superb education and popular networking opportunities.  ACE will continue to provide that high-quality exposition that ACE attendees continue to come back for year after year.
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