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VIP Awards 2027 · NYC

Celebrating Retail Innovation & Strategic Partnerships

The VIP Awards honour the vendors, partners, and people who are shaping the future of retail — through bold collaboration, real innovation, and principled relationships.

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Award Categories
200+
Nominations Received
50+
Industry Judges
Jan 22
2027 Gala Date
Awards Gala
Jan 22, 2027
New York City

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Overview of the process

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Guidelines for a great entry

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Benefits across the entire Awards season

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What are the VIP Awards

The VIP Awards aren't about stuffy speeches or checking a box. They're about celebrating the people, your friends, and shaping retail with the heart of partnership. We're different. We're bold, fun, and create the kind of experience you want to be part of. The night, the warmth, the reunion that everyone wants in on.

Award Categories

PARTNERSHIP EXCELLENCE

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RETAIL IMPACT & INNOVATION

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PEOPLE & INDUSTRY

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What to Expect at the Vendors in Partnership Awards

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Tickets

VIP Awards Gala Ticket is included with a submitted nomination. Additional tickets will be available soon.
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Judges

Rooted in Retail Leadership

Our panel of judges are seasoned retail leaders who have built, managed, and transformed industry businesses. They recognize genuine innovation because they’ve lived it. Each judge participates out of a shared belief in our ethos: celebrating principled partnerships, transparent collaboration, and solution strategists who deliver real value to the retail community.

Season Overview

Key milestones from nominations to the gala night.

1
Nominations Open
Oct 15, 2026
Coming up
2
Nominations Close
Dec 01, 2026
3
Judging Period
Dec 05–20, 2026
4
Finalists Announced
Jan 05, 2027
5
VIP Awards Gala
Jan 22, 2027
1
Nominations Open
Oct 15, 2026
Coming up
2
Nominations Close
Dec 01, 2026
3
Judging Period
Dec 05–20, 2026
4
Finalists Announced
Jan 05, 2027
5
VIP Awards Gala
Jan 22, 2027

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