The NYC VIP Awards Event

What makes the VIP Awards unique

There are dozens of communities and award ceremonies that recognize retailers, but there are few that focus on the vendor partners that power that innovation. The VIP Awards publicly recognize and promote the best solution providers in the industry—defining what good partnership looks like and letting retailers know who they should be working with.

The VIP Awards is our flagship event, but beyond the glamour of the evening is year-round activity connecting retail partners and thought leaders in order to achieve excellence - together.

  • Event Schedule

    Join us for a magical evening of cocktails, networking, fabulous attire, winners, and awards!

    • NYC VIP: Jan 9, 2026

    • 06:00 Arrival & Cocktail Reception

    • 07:00 Award Ceremony Commences

    • 08:00 Dinner & Keynote Address

    • 08:45 Award Ceremony Continues

    • 10:00 Awards Evening Concludes

Emcee

Billy May

Billy is the CEO of Brooklinen, committed to delivering high-quality, affordable home essentials. With extensive retail experience, he has held leadership roles at J. Crew Group, Sur La Table, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Adidas Group, where he helped drive business transformations and brand growth. At J. Crew, he played a key role in steering the company through a successful Chapter 11 restructuring, and at Sur La Table, he revitalized the brand and executed a successful refinancing effort. His commitment to the digital retail space is evident in his seven-year tenure as Vice Chair and Board Member of Shop.org. With a passion for innovation and leadership, Billy continues to make a lasting impact on the retail industry.

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