The Comic Book Nation Marketplace Retailer Award Ballot
Deadline: September 13, 2021
The Comic Book Nation Marketplace Retailer Award, presented under the auspices of The Comic Book Nation Marketplace, is given to an individual retailer who has done an outstanding job of supporting the comics art medium both in the community and within the industry at large.
Guidelines for Nomination Include:
- Any retail store established in business for at least two years is eligible to be nominated.
- Anyone — retailers, professionals, fans — may place a name in nomination.
- A panel of industry judges selects a group of finalists to be subjected to an in-depth examination based on the award criteria.
- Recipient will be announced on Friday, October 15, 2021.
- Previous winners are not eligible for nomination.
Criteria for Judging Include:
- Support of a wide variety of innovative material. Providing opportunities for creators’ material to reach buyers; stocking a diverse inventory.
- Knowledge. Working to stay informed on retailing as well as on the comics field.
- Community activity. Promoting comics to the community; maintaining relationships with schools and libraries; keeping active in social, business, and arts community organizations.
- Quality of store image. Innovative display approaches; using store design creatively.
- Adherence to standard ethical business practices.