EVALUATION
RCC’s Excellence in Retailing Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements shaping the future of the retail industry, recognizing the companies and individuals driving positive change and setting new standards of excellence. With twelve distinct categories, the awards honor a broad spectrum of retail successes.
The submission and judging process is entirely online, offering a seamless experience for applicants and judges to participate from anywhere.
The judging process is vital to ensuring that the most deserving companies and individuals are recognized for their exceptional contributions. A panel of expert retailers, suppliers, and consultants carefully evaluates each submission, ensuring fairness and objectivity.
Evaluation Process
- Submissions are evaluated using category-specific criteria.
- Within each category, a panel of industry experts evaluates each application.
- Each submission is evaluated out of 100. The submission with the highest overall score in the category is revealed as the overall winner.
- Successful submissions provide a clear case study, highlighting needs and objectives, program details, and results with supporting evidence.
For more information on submission requirements, please select the product category of your choice. If you’re unsure about which category to apply to or have any other questions, please contact us at events@retailcouncil.org. We are happy to assist and guide you through the process.
Join the Judging Panel
Join the Judging Panel If you’re passionate about retail excellence, we invite you to apply to join our prestigious judging panel. Your expertise could be the deciding factor in crowning this year’s winners!
Please fill out this application and submit it to events@retailcouncil.org by March 14, 2026, to be considered.
Application Timeline
MARCH 13, 2026
Deadline to Register your Submission
MARCH 27, 2026
Deadline to Upload all Submission Details
APRIL 2026
Judging Period
MAY 2026
Finalists Announced
JUNE 2, 2026
Winners Announced at the 2026 Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala
Contact
RCC Sponsorship team at rccsponsorship@retailcouncil.org
RCC Events team at events@retailcouncil.org