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Awards are great—they lift product credibility, increase buyer confidence in your brand and can be the final tick in the box when someone is purchasing from you. Plus, as the product is so often about your own story, it helps to support that by boosting your own authority and profile!
Here are the 8 best eCommerce product awards for female founders to put on your radar!
SHE-Com
Why should you enter? It’s specifically for women in e-commerce.
When do entries open? Open now!
Why we love it We sponsor it! 🤭
Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS) — Best Small Independent Retailer
Why should you enter?
It recognises the achievements of small eComm businesses who demonstrate best practices in ecommerce, innovation and growth.
When do entries open?
April 2024
Why we love it
You’re in with the big dogs but can enter the category specifically for start-ups 🐶
Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS)
Australian Business Awards
Why should you enter?
There’s a new award (The Australian Brand Award for New Product Innovation) which recognises innovative new products that offer a point of difference from their competitors.
When do entries open?
September 2023
Why we love it
It’s super prestigious and celebrates the best of Aussie businesses 🇭🇲
Australian Web Awards
Why should you enter?
It specifically celebrates the best digital work nationally.
When do entries open?
January 2024
Why we love it
There are loads of categories including ‘shoestring website’, ‘small business’ and ‘eCommerce’—you can enter more than one! 🥳
Smart Company Smart50
Why should you enter?
It recognises the fastest growing businesses across Australia.
When do entries open?
November 2023
Why we love it
There’s a Rising Star Award for the achievements of high-growth start-ups—that could be you! ✨
Women in Business Award
Why should you enter?
It specifically supports women in business with a variety of awards.
When do entries open?
September 2023
Why we love it
It allows women to gain well deserved recognition for both their career and business achievements
AusMumpreneur
Why should you enter?
Because it’s about challenging the stereotypes and raising awareness about the contributions made by women with young children to the Australian economy 😍
When do entries open?
August 2023
Why we love it
Support for mums in business—need we say more?!
Australian Export Awards
Why should you enter?
Running for 60 years, the ideal awards for eCommerce start-ups are the ‘Small Business’ or ‘E-commerce’ national categories.
When do entries open?
May 2023 (open now!)
Telstra Best of Business Awards
Why should you enter?
These awards focus on celebrating Aussie small and medium-sized businesses. There are categories specifically for Women as well as innovation, growth and sustainability.
When do entries open?
Nominations are open now!
Telstra Best of Business Awards
The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Why should you enter?
International awards with a list of categories as long as your arm! The women-owned awards caught our eye. Try applying for Company of the Year ;)
When do entries open?
They're open now!
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