E-commerce Germany Awards 2021

Networking Party & Awards Ceremony II February 17

Spindler & Klatt, Köpenicker Str. 16-17, 10997 Berlin
Location
17th February 2021
Event date

Celebrate your success in e-commerce

Submit your company to the E-commerce Germany Awards

We’re here to help your services stand out and recognise all the things you and your team have been working on. Our goal is to identify the most promising companies which are effectively providing innovative solutions to real-life problems faced by e-merchants, retailers, and brands.

Do you want to promote your brand in front of 14k users voting online?
Have you introduced some new and innovative e-commerce solutions?
Have you achieved something extraordinary in your industry?
Or, maybe do you just want to celebrate your success with your team during such a special night?

2. November 2020
Submissions Open
Time for your company's submission
1. Dezember 2020
Internet Users’ public voting
Voting takes place on the Contest Website. Each Internet User can cast one vote in each category. A LinkedIn account is required to cast the vote
21. Dezember 2020
Public voting Nominees announcement
Die Finalisten der jeweiligen Kategorien werden auf der Eventwebsite angezeigt.
11. Januar 2021
Jury voting
Determining the results of the Contest - selection of winners in each category
17. Februar 2021
Winners Announcement
The announcement will take place during the E-commerce Germany Awards Ceremony

Enter the E-commerce Germany Awards Contest

Terms and Conditions of Participation in the E-commerce Germany Awards Contest

Participation in the E-commerce Germany Awards Contest is free of charge only for the E-commerce Berlin Expo exhibitors.
Other participants will be required to pay a participation fee of 200 EUR, in case they are chosen as one of the top10 companies in the category and get through to the second round of the E-commerce Germany Awards contest.

Each participant of the second round will receive 2 Tickets for the E-commerce Germany Awards Ceremony and Networking Party included in the participation fee.

There are 10 contest categories. Each company can submit up to two entry proposals (each in a separate category).
Submissions can only be edited until the deadline, i.e. until November 30, 2020, 11:59 PM.
The E-commerce Germany Awards consists of 2 parts: a) the qualification round: public voting of Internet users (Linkedin account required) to determine TOP 10 submissions in each category. The companies that receive the highest number of votes in a given category will be qualified for the next round (max 10 companies from each category) b) the final voting of the Jury to select one winner in each of ten categories
The final round of the contest - the ceremony - will take place during the E-commerce Berlin Expo Networking Party. The awards will be given to companies with the highest total number of points from the public voting and the Jury voting combined.
If a particular company wins, but there is a possible suspicion regarding the participant’s activity in the contest, the Organiser has the right to verify or cancel the submission during or after the Contest.
More info regarding the Data processing of participants' data can be found here
The rules above are provided in the excerpt from the full terms and conditions - to be found here

E-commerce Germany Awards 2021 categories

The Awards will reward the best in the following categories

Best Sales Generating Tool (from lead to the customer)

Nowadays sales generating tools are one of the most important digital assistance to every sales team. In e-commerce, these tools play a key role in supporting sales teams in the process of generating leads and eventually future customers. This is why one of the E-commerce Awards will be granted in this area! Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

customer relationship management (CRM) - from acquisition to retention
lead acquisition
retargeting / pre-targeting and targeting,
creating newsletters
sales funnels
lead scoring
enhancing conversion rates

Best Customer Communication Tool

As customer happiness has become an increasingly more popular term, many companies have come to realize the importance of client communication. Being in touch with your user base, to build and leverage a relationship with them has shown to be of great benefit for companies. Our Best Client Communication Tool will be given to services that help businesses support their customers. Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

customer service solutions
instant messaging, live chat, and /und chatbot solutions
customer loyalty & experience
ticketing systems
end-to-end user journey monitoring
customer review management system

Best Solution for International Expansion

International expansion is one of the most important factors in the e-commerce industry. This category is dedicated to providers who help develop businesses around the world. "Go global" is a crucial thing here and all examples of how your tool or service can help to sell on the foreign markets are warmly welcome. We’ll award the best example with our E-commerce Germany Award. Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

cross-border payments infrastructure
international logistics services
tax/legal/compliance consulting
pricing and currency control solutions
translation services

Best Logistics Solution

Logistics service providers are more popular by the day. However, with the increasing number, it is hard to choose the ‘right’ one. This category will enable the best logistics service providers. Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

preparation/delivery/reverse logistics
packaging
environmental problems
after-sales requests management on social media
supply chain warehouse efficiency

Best Platform / Shop Software

This Award will recognize platforms that have moved beyond digital displays and point digital offerings to create an immersive, connected, and compelling realization of this next iteration of retail. Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

components, accessories, innovative shopfitting, design
SaaS solutions/online shop platforms
e-commerce website plugins
customer-facing solutions
back-end organization software

Best payment provider

The E-commerce Awards recognize customer service, excellence, and innovation in the German payments industry. Winning entries come from those companies, individuals, and organizations, who have launched and/or implemented the most outstanding payment solutions, initiatives, and projects during the past year. Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

payment gateways
mobile payment solutions
anti-fraud and security innovations
buy now, pay later solutions
blockchain or cryptocurrency initiatives

Best analytics / BI solutions

Another award with a focus on data-driven services. The judges are looking for data collection systems and intelligent analytics to help guide business decisions. Innovation is critical here, and there is no reliance on case study materials for successful applicants (although where given, it will be taken into consideration). Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

data integration & management
price monitoring solutions
real-time analytics
voice & video analytics
big data
AI & predictive modeling

Best Agency

The Best Agency Award is the most prestigious award given by the E-Commerce Berlin Expo. It recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of an agency offering services to e-commerce businesses operating on the German market. The winner of this award has proved to solve industry needs with innovative strategies and game-changing solutions. Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

website development
content creation and optimization
social media management
SEO and SEM
affiliate marketing

Best IT and infrastructural solution

The award honors achievements in every aspect of the information technology dedicated to e-commerce and highlights the very best products, innovators, and leaders in today’s tech market. The judges will evaluate the solution's impact and usability for the industry. Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

cloud infrastructure & hosting
API management
security solutions
software development
other IT solutions

Best Innovation / New development in E-commerce

This award recognizes the best innovation implemented in the last 2 years. Whether that idea is big or small, they should clearly redefine e-commerce services. After all, innovations that change the industry exist in all sectors. Your product/services will be suitable if they are dedicated to, among other things:

future retail
artificial intelligence
virtual/augmented reality
headless commerce
m-commerce

FAQ

Where can I find the description of each category?

You can find the detailed descriptions here. Please make sure to read them before the submission, as our Jury Members will choose the winner according to the category criteria.

What is the contest’ timeline?

Here are the most important dates in the contest:

Entry into the contest and submissions: November 2, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Internet Users’ public voting: December 1, 2020 - December 18, 2020
Public Voting Nominees’ announcement: December 21, 2020
Jury voting & The selection of winners: January 11, 2021 - January 22, 2021
The winners’ announcement during the E-commerce Germany Awards Ceremony: February 17, 2021

Is there any participation fee?

Participation in the E-commerce Germany Awards Contest is free of charge for the E-commerce Berlin Expo exhibitors. Other participants will be required to pay a participation fee of 200 EUR, but only in case they are in the top10 companies in the category and get through to the second round of the competition.

Can I enter the contest in more than one category?

Yes, you can enter two submissions. However, each of them needs to be in a different category. Please note that having more than one submission may make it more difficult to win since people may vote for any of your submissions, yet the votes don’t add up.

How will I know how my submission is doing in the contest?

You will find the ranking on the E-commerce Germany Awards website. It will be updated every 24 hours, so you can check your current votes count and position in the Contest. Please note that the number of votes will not be visible for the first two weeks of the online voting.

What happens if suspicious voting activities will be noticed?

For us, fair play is the core value, not a buzzword. Our IT department will be closely monitoring the voting process. All the suspicious activities suggesting the use of illegal tactics, tools, bots or simply buying votes will be investigated. After the investigation finds possible proof of cheating, we will verify them and, if needed, cancel all the votes acquired using illegal methods. Also, that particular submission might be dismissed without any possibility to appeal. Our system is sensitive to any cheating attempts, so we don’t recommend cheating as it may result in your submission’s withdrawal.

Can I become a sponsor of the Ceremony?

We will be more than happy for you to join the event as a sponsor! You can take a look at the available sponsorship packages (here)(https://ecommerceberlin.com/premium). If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Event Manager, Jacob Przybylski, at jacob@ecommerceberlin.com.