2023 Ecommerce Business Awards

Step forward and seize the moment with the 2023 Ecommerce Awards, proudly brought to you by Business Awards UK. In the dynamic, rapidly-evolving world of ecommerce, standing out amongst your peers takes more than just unique products or services. It’s your chance to let your ecommerce accomplishments sparkle, and to assert your dedication to digital mastery. In the data-driven realm of ecommerce, the metrics speak for themselves; now it’s your opportunity to etch your name into the industry’s hall of fame. Enter the 2023 Ecommerce Awards today.

New Pricing - Please Read

Effective 19th May 2023: All awards will be launched with a new fee structure. Your Award Acceptance Fee will be a single, “flat fee”. If you are selected as a Winner, you will only pay one single fee regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x Winner Trophy is included in this fee. Additional trophies can still be purchased.

This has been made possible thanks to our new sponsors and partners, who have enabled us to pass our cost savings on to winners. All entries are still FREE for all sectors.

Before You Enter: What You Need To Know

Free entry in all sectors and categories

We know that many small business owners, entrepreneurs and larger organisations don't like to pay up front for awards, where fees range from £99 to more than £250 per category. With us, all your entries are free.

You only pay a fee if you win an award

Unlike other programmes, you only pay a fee if you are selected as a winner. There's only one Award Acceptance Fee to pay regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x personalised Winner trophy is included*!

Publicity Package

As a winner or finalist, you get credible industry recognition & publicity from National press releases, Google and Yahoo! News features, content marketing and case studies.

Social Marketing

Social media marketing is important for all businesses, which is why we announce your accolades on social platforms, and regularly engage with you and your followers.

Interviews & PR

We can create quality, in-depth content with your team, making you a trusted voice in your industry, and highlighting the achievements & success of your business or enterprise**.

Fees

Winner

£375 +VAT

(Award Acceptance Fee)

Finalist

£0

(Free Forever)

Trophy

£99 +VAT

(per additional trophy)

* Trophy included: The Award Acceptance Fee includes 1x Winner’s trophy only. If you win multiple awards, additional trophies may be purchased at £99 +VAT.

** Interviews & PR: We will contact you regarding all publicity and PR opportunities based on the options you select in the entry form

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UK Business Experts

Our judging panel are business experts with a wealth of knowledge in various industries. They lend their experience and business acumen to the many award sectors we cover.

Our panel consists of dozens of private & public guest judges; below are a few of our business experts who will be selecting shortlists, winners and finalists in our awards!

Interested in being a guest judge? Contact us here.

Our Judges

I have a very strong digital marketing background which started at my parents' marketing agency in Germany. As a digital leader with more than twelve years of international digital experience, I have worked in almost any channel from PPC, Display, Social, Email, SEO etc. and have helped businesses to become more efficient whilst driving growth. I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring teams to perform at the top of the class to drive results & keep on improving and reimagining the digital landscape.

LinkedIn | Enesco

Founder and Managing Director of leading digital marketing agency Circus PPC. Rick founded Circus PPC in 2009 to tackle the growing need for businesses to have dedicated, highly trained, highly skilled professionals working on their digital marketing campaigns. Having taken his own agency from £0 to £15mil annual turnover he works tirelessly to help his clients achieve respective results, growing Sales, Revenue and Profit for all.

LinkedIn | Circus

I have worked in the Film & Television industry for over 19 years. I've had much experience on Film & Television Dramas, including Last of the Summer Wine, London's Burning, Rocket Man, Doctors and Films like Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, Magicians, The Bourne Ultimatum, First Night and Ackley Bridge. I specialise in creating video content for businesses across the engineering, manufacturing, logistics and aviation sectors. This covers corporate video, testimonials, training, trade show films and many more.Recent work includes 360 VR with Thomas Cook Airlines, Video marketing training for SME's and our 6 part Documentary series The Inflight Food Trip.

LinkedIn | Albion Street Studios

Director & Founder of Spike. I have 10 years client side marketing experience, gave me the inspiration to set our agency up to be a driving force in class leading, strategic marketing. I have a real passion for SEO and digital innovation as a whole.

LinkedIn | Spike

Joanna is currently the Audience Manager at LGBTQ+ news publishers PinkNews. With over a decade in the marketing industry across content, SEO, social media and audience development, they have worked on award winning multichannel campaigns for globally-recognised brands.

LinkedIn | PinkNews

Jamie is the founder and Managing Director of Sculpt Digital, a boutique digital performance agency dedicated to helping businesses excel in the digital space. In addition to Sculpt Digital, Jamie is the proud owner of Blend Analytics, a digital analytics consultancy that specialises in providing data-driven insights to clients. With a wealth of experience working at global digital agencies, Jamie has held prominent positions, including serving as the Ex Dentsu Head of Digital for both iProspect and Carat brands. Jamie also played an instrumental role in leading the growth of the digital media team at Brass, further solidifying their reputation as a digital marketing leader. As an accomplished expert in the field, Jamie has been invited to judge at prestigious events such as the UK Business Awards, where they continue to make a meaningful impact on the industry.

LinkedIn | Sculpt Digital

Managing Director and founder of Velocity Academy. Velocity Academy is an independent training provider that delivers accredited apprenticeships into the IT, Data, Marketing, Management and Administration sectors. I have experience in gaining a number of government funded contacts and following standards and protocols set by the Skills Funding Agency to grow provision. Professional qualifications achieved in Management Accounting (CIMA), Data Analytics and Operational Management.

LinkedIn | Velocity Academy

Type	Award / Category	Description / Criteria
Primary	Ecommerce Website of the Year	Celebrating an online retailer that consistently excels in functionality, user experience, design, and customer satisfaction, setting a high standard in ecommerce excellence.
Primary	Best Ecommerce Newcomer	An award for the most promising new online retailer that has shown remarkable growth and innovation in their initial period of operation.
Primary	Best Ecommerce Site Redesign	Showcasing an ecommerce website that has undergone a transformative redesign, greatly enhancing user experience and business performance.
Primary	Best Lone Wolf Ecommerce Website	In recognition of a single-entity online retailer excelling in the digital marketplace, carving its own path with commendable resilience and innovation.
Primary	Best Mobile Ecommerce Experience	An accolade for the retailer providing a seamless, engaging and intuitive shopping experience on mobile devices.
Primary	Best Omnichannel Retailer	Recognising the retailer that excellently integrates physical stores, mobile, and ecommerce to create a seamless and unified customer experience.
Primary	Best International Ecommerce Strategy	Celebrating an online retailer that effectively penetrates global markets, demonstrating successful strategies in handling diverse cultures and logistical challenges.
Primary	Best Localised Ecommerce Experience	An award for a retailer excelling in providing a unique, localised online shopping experience that caters to specific cultural, regional, or linguistic preferences.
Primary	Best Ecommerce Subscription Service	For the ecommerce platform providing the most engaging and customer-friendly subscription service that delivers value and convenience.
Primary	Best Sustainable Ecommerce Business	In recognition of an online retailer that effectively incorporates sustainable and eco-friendly practices in its business model.
Primary	Best Ecommerce Customer Service	An accolade for an ecommerce platform that sets the benchmark in delivering exceptional, timely and effective customer support.
Primary	Best Ecommerce Fulfilment Service	Celebrating an ecommerce fulfilment company offering exceptional services to ecommerce vendors.
Primary	Best Overall Website Design	Celebrating an ecommerce platform with an exceptional, intuitive, and aesthetic website design that enhances the user shopping experience.
Primary	Best Product Presentation	An award for an online retailer that excels in showcasing its products, with clear, engaging imagery and information.
Primary	Most User Friendly Website	Recognising the ecommerce platform with an intuitive, easy-to-navigate website that significantly enhances user satisfaction.
Primary	Best Customer Relationship Management	Recognising an ecommerce business that excels in managing customer relationships, personalisation, and targeted marketing for improved customer engagement.
Primary	Best Customer Loyalty Program	For the online retailer that offers an innovative and rewarding loyalty program, encouraging repeat purchases and customer loyalty.
Primary	Best Customer Review Integration	An award for a retailer that integrates customer reviews effectively, promoting transparency and improving the shopping experience.
Primary	Best Use of Social Media Integration	Celebrating an online retailer that seamlessly integrates social media, enhancing customer engagement and boosting brand awareness.
Primary	Best Ecommerce Personalisation Strategy	Recognising a retailer that has excelled in delivering a personalised shopping experience, driven by customer data and behavioural insights.
Technology	Best Use of AI in Ecommerce	Recognising an online retailer’s effective deployment of AI to enhance user experience, personalisation and business performance.
Technology	Best Ecommerce Security	Celebrating an online retailer that provides a secure shopping environment, showcasing best practices in data security and fraud prevention.
Technology	Best Order Tracking System	An accolade for an ecommerce site providing real-time, accurate and accessible order tracking, enhancing the post-purchase customer experience.

2023 Ecommerce Business Awards