Presenting Sponsor

RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA

Excellence in
Retailing Awards

It's time to celebrate

2024 Excellence in Retailing Awards
Gala Dinner

The annual awards program recognizes outstanding innovation across sectors within the retail community, and now it’s time to celebrate the winners! Join us at the Toronto Congress Centre on May 28th, 2024.

A night to celebrate
your team

Revel in industry-wide recognition of your work, celebrate with your colleagues in
person again, and make new connections.

Guests will enjoy an exceptional
dinner, prepared under the consultation of world-renowned chef Mark McEwan.

2024 Lifetime Achievement Award

Walter Lamothe
President & CEO
Bentley & Co LTD

“Walter Lamothe’s illustrious career serves as a testament to his steadfast dedication to the Canadian retail industry. His ability to navigate through challenges with resilience and creativity, coupled with his passion for innovation, continues to redefine the retail landscape in Canada.”

Diane J. Brisebois
President and CEO
Retail Council of Canada

Celebrating retail
innovation & excellence

Stay tuned for the big reveal!

Winners of this year’s Excellence in Retailing Awards of Distinction will be announced in the coming weeks.



Finalists in the 12 retail-specific ERA categories will be announced at the end of April.

Gala Awards Hosted by Brittnee Blair

Television Personality | Model

Toronto Congress Centre

Awards Gala Dinner, May 28th 2024

North Building
1020 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1

As The Voice of Retail™ in Canada since 1963, Retail Council of Canada (RCC) represents over 45,000 independent, regional, national mass and specialty retail businesses and online merchants in general merchandise, drug and grocery.

Submission Deadline

March 31, 2024

Submission Deadline

March 31, 2024

Submission Deadline

March 31, 2024

Submission Deadline

March 31, 2024

Gala Awards

May 29, 2024

Why apply?

  • With over 50 retail submissions competing year over year, you will be comparing your projects against the best in the industry.
  • Comprehensive categories. Our 12 categories represent key branches within the retail industry. You’re provided the opportunity to recognize many successful projects within your organization.
  • Esteemed retail judges. Every year we establish an experienced panel of retail professionals to review and score all submission.
  • Recognize your team. Your team works hard; why not celebrate their efforts and success by submitting their work to any one of our 12 categories.

Excellence in Retailing Awards showcases outstanding innovation in the retail section, gathering retail decision makers for a night of recognition and celebration.

Demonstrate thought leadership, build your brand and make new connections through various ERA Sponsorship Opportunities. Contact sponsorship at rccsponsorship@retailcouncil.org