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Date:26 July 2012

IMRG Announce Shortlist for the e-Commerce Awards for Excellence 2012

IMRG and its distinguished panel of judges are pleased to announce the shortlist for the e-Commerce Awards for Excellence 2012. The ceremony to announce the winners takes place on 2nd October (full details below).

The number of entries continues to grow impressively (up 147% on last year) and the competition is getting fiercer. We are grateful to everybody who got involved by submitting their nominations; however, after hours of deliberation, we have shortlisted what we believe to be the best entries for each category.

The e-Commerce Awards for Excellence are unique in the UK and will bring the whole industry together to celebrate its success. The awards categories have been carefully selected to show off the broad range of skills that are required for successful e-commerce as well as reflecting the contribution that e-commerce can make to society and culture.

The shortlist for each category is as follows:

Best Customer Service Award
Diamond Manufacturers
Inbay Ltd
Magmatic Ltd
Mr & Mrs Smith
MyTights.com
Schuh
    
Best e-Commerce Marketing Campaign    
ASOS.COM
BrandAlley UK
Littlewoods.com - part of Shop Direct Group
LOVEFiLM
Marriott Hotels London
MonsterSlippers.co.uk
    
Best e-Retailer Delivery Award        
Collect+
Colonial Gifts t/a iflorist
Crucial.com (Micron Europe Ltd)
Jokers' Masquerade with ByBox
    
Best Multi Channel Retailer        
Argos
Debenhams
Dwell Retail Ltd.
Jessops Group Ltd
SCHUH
Vodafone UK
    
Best Payment Innovation in e-Commerce    
Adyen
CashFlows
Jessops.com
Joyce Newman
Optimal Payments Plc
PayPal
    
Best Social Media Engagement Award    
ASOS.COM
EditorsKeys.com
Jessops
RS Components (a trading brand of Electrocomponents Plc)
Virgin Media
Vodafone UK
    
Best Use of Rich Content Online        
Jessops
Jumeirah Group
Shop Direct Group
Wiggle Ltd.
    
International e-Retailer of the Year    
Colonial Gifts t/a iflorist
RS Components (a trading brand of Electrocomponents Plc)
VisitBritain
Wiggle Ltd.
    
Large e-Retailer of the Year        
ASOS.COM
Screwfix
Shop Direct Group
ShopTo.net
Wiggle Ltd.
WorldStores Ltd
    
m-Commerce Strategy of the Year        
ASOS.COM
Jessop Group Ltd
Mobiles.co.uk - Part of Carphone Warehouse Online Solutions
Screwfix
Very.co.uk - part of Shop Direct Group
Wiggle Ltd
    
New e-Retailer of the Year        
Pinstripe & Pearls
Pottermore
SportPursuit Limited
Wish Want Wear
Zaggora
Zapper.co.uk
    
Re-design/Re-launch of the Year        
British Gas (Centrica)
nails inc.
Nectar (An Aimia Company)
printed.com
PrivateFly.com
Telefonica UK
    
Small e-Retailer of the Year        
Boutique To You Ltd
Colonial Gifts t/a iflorist
Jokers' Masquerade
Labels4Kids Ltd
Luxury for Less Limited
SerenataFlowers.com
    
The e-Commerce Innovation Award        
bonvoyage.co.uk (sunshine.co.uk Ltd)
Carphone Warehouse Online Solutions
Cloggs
Isango! Limited
ParentMail
Shutl

Ceremony
The ceremony to announce the winners of the eCommerce Awards for Excellence takes place on 2nd October (the first evening of the e-Commerce Expo) at the Brewery, Chiswell Street in the City of London.

Prices:
£2,200 - Table of 10
£230.00 - Individual place

The above package includes:

• Pre-dinner Drinks Reception
• Three Course Meal
• Half a bottle of wine per person
• Half bottle of water per person
• Awards Entertainment
• Awards Ceremony
• Access to the Post-event Party

The link to book is - https://www.eventsforce.net/cmpi/764/home

The Online Gold Award (OLGA) will be announced on the night, as will the Outstanding Contribution to e-Commerce. The OLGA, decided by the judges, will go to the company that they feel have demonstrated a firm understanding of the evolving market and adapted to the changing face of the consumer while increasing sales and their brand positioning. The Outstanding Contribution is just that.

The list of Awards judges can be viewed here.

About IMRG
IMRG (Interactive Media in Retail Group) is the UK’s industry association for e-retailing. IMRG is a membership community, set up to develop and the latest best practice advice to enable retailers to succeed in the world’s most competitive online market. IMRG is the recognised authoritative voice of e-retail, supporting and promoting online shopping and digital commerce since 1990.