These are the terms and conditions for the NXT:Commerce Awards 2025. It is intended to be a comprehensive document, although NXT:Commerce Summit and its partners reserve the right to amend the terms should the need arise (participants will be informed of any notable changes).

Please note there is no purchase necessary to enter the awards.

Overview

The NXT:Commerce Awards 2025, powered by Ask Phill, Klaviyo and Shopify is a premier event within the NXT:Commerce Summit designed to celebrate outstanding achievements and innovations within the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) ecosystem. These awards aim to honor brands and individuals pushing the boundaries of D2C commerce.

Contest Entry Period

Entry for the NXT:Commerce Awards 2025 begins at 12:01 AM CET on the 15th of September 2025, and ends at 11:59 PM CET on the 15th of October 2025.

Eligibility

The NXT:Commerce Awards 2025 are open to all D2C brands. Participants must be able to attend the awards ceremony during the NXT:Commerce Summit on the 7th of November, in-person. Additionally, nominees must be able to provide proof of their achievements, including relevant metrics.

Please note that no agencies or vendors/suppliers are eligible to participate.

How to Enter

1. Submit your entry:
   • Visit NXT:Commerce Awards landing page on nxtcommercesummit.com/awards
   • Brands and individuals may enter the awards themselves or be nominated by the NXT:Commerce Summit team or its partners
   • Each Nominator (the person that entered the organization into this Contest) must have an unrestricted right and have obtained the approval of the Nominated Organization to submit the entry on behalf of the Nominated Organization.
   • Each Nominator may enter multiple award categories, but a separate form must be submitted for each category
   • Complete the online entry form, ensuring all required fields are filled out. Forms must be submitted by the deadline of 11:59 PM CET on 16th of October 2025
   • The entry must be in English

Award Categories and Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated by a jury composed of representatives from selected partners and industry leaders of NXT:Commerce Summit, including Ask Phill, Klaviyo and Shopify. The jury will assess entries based on the following categories, criteria and process:

1. NXT:New Kid on The Block Award
   • Growth Rate: Significant growth in revenue, customer base, or market share in the past year.
   • Market Disruption: Introduction of disruptive products, services, or business models.
   • Innovation: Unique strategies that distinguish the nominee from competitors.
   • Potential: Demonstrated potential for sustained growth and influence.
2. NXT:Commerce Leader of the Year Award
   • Industry Impact: Influential approaches that set industry trends or standards.
   • Business Growth: Notable achievements in business expansion and market penetration.
   • Leadership: Demonstration of exceptional leadership qualities.

Selection Process

• Two weeks before the event, the NXT:Commerce Summit team will make a shortlist of 3 nominees per category
• Each partner participating in the NXT:Commerce Awards will select one representative to vote in each category based on a scorecard.
• The nominee with the most votes in each category will be awarded.