2025 Retailer of the Year Award Nominations

2025 Retailer of the Year Award Nominations
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Please select one business in your city to nominate in each category from the list provided to you in your email. Also, feel free to go to our Member Directory to check out a full list of members that are eligible for nomination. Nominations will be closed at 11:59pm on January 18th, 2026.
Retailer of the Year - sets a superior standard for excellence in the retail industry, recognizing and honoring the extraordinary efforts of a deserving retailer. By celebrating innovation, being customer centric, and displaying outstanding performance, this award inspires others to continually push boundaries, raise the bar, and deliver exceptional experiences to customers through all channels.
Growth & Innovation Award – Honors a retailer that has demonstrated measurable business growth while embracing innovative strategies to enhance their operations. Nominees should showcase creative approaches to marketing, merchandising, or customer engagement, and have implemented new products, services, or technologies that positively impact their business sustainability and competitiveness.
Ray’s Rising Star Award - Recognizes and celebrates the exceptional achievements of emerging retailers in the industry (=/< 3 years in business). This prestigious award aims to honor and showcase new retailers who have demonstrated remarkable innovation, growth, and a fresh approach to serving their customers. By highlighting their exceptional contributions, Ray's Award inspires and applauds this rising star, setting a benchmark for excellence and promising a bright future in the retail landscape.
Community Impact Award - Given to the retailer who has gone above and beyond to help their community. For example, regularly supported local charities and causes, hosted outstanding community events, and demonstrated exceptional impact on community life.
Retail Ally Award - Given to an outstanding business that goes above and beyond in their efforts to support and uplift the retail industry. This accolade is bestowed upon those who demonstrate unwavering commitment and make a significant impact in empowering retailers to thrive in an ever-changing market.
Best Window/Interior Seasonal Display - Given to a retailer who has an eye for design and has demonstrated creativity and originality in the creation of a display in the window and within the store, effectively using space, lighting, and arrangement to create an unforgettable impact.
Employee Excellence Award - Given to an exceptional individual who has displayed exemplary leadership, dedication, and innovation in the field of store management.
Customer Experience Award - Given to the business who provides the best customer experience throughout all channels (in-store, online, etc.) Showcased groundbreaking and unique ideas that set the store apart as a leader in delivering unparalleled customer satisfaction.
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