NEW YORK, March 4, 2025 – CommerceNext, a community and series of events for retailers and DTC brands, has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 CommerceNexty Awards. This prestigious annual awards program honors and celebrates the year’s most innovative marketing and ecommerce initiatives. Winners will be announced at the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show, June 24-26, in New York City.
Last year’s CommerceNexty honorees included E.L.F. Beauty, Patagonia, Carhartt, Coach, American Eagle and Sephora.
“The CommerceNexty Awards spotlight the retail and ecommerce leaders pushing the boundaries of innovation and customer engagement,” said Jenny Marlo, Head of Content at CommerceNext. “Each year, we see groundbreaking strategies that redefine industry standards, and we can’t wait to discover and celebrate the next wave of talent.”
Nominations are now open for the categories below. Marketing, technology and ecommerce executives who would like to nominate themselves, a client or a colleague can do so by completing the nomination form by April 16, 2025.
This year’s award categories are:
- Best Use of Data or Technology in Marketing
- Most Impactful Social Responsibility Campaign
- Most Effective Brand Storytelling
- Outstanding New Ecommerce Experience
- Best Use of a New Channel
- Marketing Innovator of the Year
- Women in Retail’s Top Woman of the Year Award (in partnership with The Women in Retail Leadership Circle)
CommerceNexty winners will be determined through a combination of industry leader judges and an equally weighted popular vote fielded among the companies’ peers. Voting will occur from May 6-27. The CommerceNexty Award winners will be announced at the CommerceNext Growth Show on June 25, 2025. More information and nomination submissions can be found at commercenext.com/the-commercenextys/.
About CommerceNext
CommerceNext is a community, event series and conference for marketing, ecommerce and technology leaders at retail and direct-to-consumer brands. In addition to the annual CommerceNext Growth Show, CommerceNext produces and hosts two executive retreats, regional networking events, podcasts, webinars, industry research, an executive dinner series and an online community. CommerceNext is part of CloserStillMedia, which owns the largest global ecommerce events portfolio, including Ecommerce Expo UK, E Show Madrid, E Show Barcelona and Ecommerce Expo Asia. To learn more, visit CommerceNext.
About Women in Retail Leadership Circle
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is comprised of successful, motivated and passionate women from the entire retail and brand ecosystem who have a strong belief that investing in themselves and in other women is good business. From CEOs with years of experience to directors working their way up, the common thread is women coming together to learn from each other and help each other succeed. Focused on both business strategy and executive professional development, WIRLC offers women leaders the opportunity to network, discuss industry issues, and learn how to become better leaders. The energized core of our community stems from our dedicated members who believe and support our mission. Beyond directly connecting with the industry’s most elite women leaders, benefits of membership include discounted event registration, exclusive member-only content, a private networking forum, and so much more. Learn more at www.womeninretail.com.
