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The ECDMA Global Awards celebrate the pioneers shaping the future of e-commerce and digital marketing.

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nominations Open

January 12, 2026

It's time to showcase your expertise and achievements to the world! The nomination period for the ECDMA Global Awards begins today.

January 12, 2026

Regular Deadline

April 12, 2026

The standard nomination period closes. Don't miss this opportunity to be recognized among the leaders in e-commerce and digital marketing.

April 12, 2026

Late Deadline

April 20, 2026

This is your last chance to submit your nomination for consideration. Don't delay - seize this final opportunity to showcase your work.

April 20, 2026

Judging Period

April 25, 2026 - May 15, 2026

Our esteemed panel of industry experts will meticulously evaluate all submitted nominations, considering innovation, impact, and excellence.

April 25, 2026 - May 15, 2026

Winners Announcement

May 20, 2026

The anticipation builds! We'll announce the winners of the ECDMA Global Awards

May 20, 2026

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Meet 2025 Winners!

Adsy

Position: Silver in Content Marketing Professional
Categories: Silver

Adsy has been nominated in recognition of its innovation and impact in the digital marketing and SEO industry, particularly in the realm of guest posting and link-building services. Launched in 2017, Adsy was created to address a growing challenge in content distribution—connecting brands with high-authority publishers in a scalable, efficient, and transparent way.

Between 2022 and 2025, the digital landscape evolved rapidly, with increasing demand for ethical, ROI-driven content marketing. During this time, Adsy established itself as a trusted guest-posting marketplace—now boasting over 90,000 publisher listings and servicing both brands and agencies worldwide. Its position as a top-tier solution is underscored by its ranking as the #4 guest post marketplace globally in 2025​​.

Adsy

Silver in Content Marketing Professional

Adsy has been nominated in recognition of its innovation and...

Igor Chumikov

Position: Gold in Best A/B Test Solution
Categories: Gold

The development of the program “Snapshot Testing for UI Consistency in SwiftUI and UIKit” is officially protected by patent No. 2025610028, registered with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent). It was created in response to the increasing demand for high-quality user interfaces in mobile applications and is designed for free use. This tool ensures high accuracy and automation of the UI testing process, minimizing display errors across various devices. My goal is to make a significant contribution to the industry by providing iOS developers with an accessible and efficient tool that meets modern quality standards and helps to raise them even further.
“Snapshot Testing for UI Consistency in SwiftUI and UIKit” Project Objectives: Provide automated and highly accurate testing of user interfaces for iOS applications. Simplify interface development for various devices and screen orientations. Minimize display errors and improve the visual consistency of interfaces. Project Description: The program is designed for automated testing of user interfaces in iOS applications. It leverages the Snapshot Testing approach to compare visual changes in the interface with pre-saved reference images. This helps developers quickly detect unintended changes and maintain the visual quality of their applications. Key components of the program: Core Module – SnapshotTestCase.swift: Defines the required device and OS version for testing. Configures the visual comparison tool (ksdiff) and disables animations for stable testing. Array+Images.swift Module: Extends arrays to work with snapshot testing strategies. Supports precision and subpixel threshold settings for image comparison. SnapshotTesting+Extensions.swift Module: Adds functionality for testing SwiftUI and UIKit components. Includes methods to test across various devices and configurations. UITraitCollection+Extensions.swift Module: Provides predefined configurations for different iPhone models, including screen orientations. Technical Features: Programming Language: Swift. Frameworks: SwiftUI, UIKit. Testing Type: Snapshot Testing. Devices: Supports iPhones (including various models), iPads, and different screen orientations. Flexibility: Customizable precision parameters and device configurations. Key Benefits: Automated Testing: Reduces manual effort and minimizes human errors. Supports cross-platform solutions for interface testing. Flexibility and Precision: Configurable testing parameters, such as pixel precision and screen sizes. Supports multiple device configurations. Accelerated Development: Identifies errors in the early stages, reducing the time to release updates. Simplifies application maintenance through precise change control. Compliance with Modern Standards: Aligns with Apple guidelines. Utilizes modern technologies like SwiftUI. Implementation Results: Reduced development time by 40%. Increased visual consistency of interfaces to 95%. Improved user ratings for applications utilizing the technology. Accelerated update release cycles and enhanced interface stability. Uniqueness: The project is protected by a patent (No. 2025610028) and offers an innovative approach to user interface testing, making it an indispensable tool for iOS developers. Future Goals: Expand the functionality of the program. Integrate with additional CI/CD tools. Promote the project among developers for widespread industry adoption.

Igor Chumikov

Gold in Best A/B Test Solution

The development of the program “Snapshot Testing for UI Consistency...

Alexey Kalmykov

Position: Gold in E-Commerce Leader of the Year
Categories: Gold

Alexey Kalmykov, known globally as Alex Bobl, is a trailblazer in digital publishing, content distribution, and online e-commerce strategy. As the Founder and CEO of Magic Dome Books, he has transformed independent publishing into a scalable, multimillion-dollar digital enterprise. Over the past three years, he has expanded his publishing operations internationally, developed high-impact content monetization models, and leveraged platform-driven e-commerce strategies to dominate niche literary markets. His leadership has directly contributed to Magic Dome Books’ position as a market leader in multilingual digital publishing and audiobook production.
Revenue Growth & Market Expansion: In 2022-2024, Aleksey doubled Magic Dome Books’ revenue, expanding its presence in Germany, the U.S., France, Spain, and South Korea through strategic partnerships with Amazon Kindle, Audible GmbH, Tantor Media, and Dreamscape. Audiobook Market Penetration: Successfully launched audiobook production in German, partnering with six professional narrators, and secured exclusive distribution deals with Audible GmbH, ensuring top-charting audiobook sales. Global Publishing & Content Localization: Maintains active contracts with 45 professional translators, ensuring efficient content adaptation across multiple languages and sustaining a 50% market share in the European LitRPG segment. E-Commerce-Driven Publishing Strategy: Leveraged SEO, platform-driven ranking algorithms, and data-driven marketing to maintain a consistent presence in Amazon Kindle’s bestseller categories for niche genres, positioning Magic Dome Books as a leading global independent publisher. Editorial & Production Leadership: Structured two specialized editorial teams dedicated to literary publishing and audiobook production, enhancing content quality, scalability, and monetization strategies.

Alexey Kalmykov

Gold in E-Commerce Leader of the Year

Alexey Kalmykov, known globally as Alex Bobl, is a trailblazer...

Marketing Link – Digital Marketing Agency

Position: Silver in Best Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency
Categories: Silver

Marketing Link exemplifies excellence in full-service digital marketing, delivering measurable growth and strategic innovation to clients worldwide. Since its founding in 2016, the agency has operated with a 100% in-house team, ensuring transparency, agility, and accountability across every project .

With offices in Tampa, Florida, and Kyiv, Ukraine, Marketing Link specializes in performance-driven services including PPC (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads), paid social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit), SEO, email marketing, and comprehensive analytics setup . Their approach is rooted in data and automation, enabling clients to scale efficiently while entering new markets across the U.S., Canada, and Europe .

Marketing Link’s commitment to results is reflected in glowing client feedback. On Clutch, they maintain a perfect 5.0 rating, with clients praising their ability to “take on challenges and deliver results” and noting significant improvements in SEO and PPC performance .

Beyond execution, the agency provides strategic leadership in digital transformation—offering white-label services to other agencies, unifying analytics across channels, and integrating marketing funnels into CRM systems. Their founder and CEO, Mykola (Nick) Lukashuk, is recognized globally, including membership in the Forbes Business Council .

Marketing Link – Digital Marketing Agency

Silver in Best Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency

Marketing Link exemplifies excellence in full-service digital marketing, delivering measurable...

Inessa Createssa

Position: Gold in Social Media Professional of the Year
Categories: Gold

Over the past three years, I have made a significant impact in digital marketing, personal branding, and content creation, helping creators and business owners build strong digital presences. My expertise has been recognized internationally, leading to jury positions at prestigious awards, including ECDMA Global Awards and Armenia Digital Awards. I have worked with many successful creators and entrepreneurs, including Angela Pearl, a well-known international celebrity, global awards winner “WIBA AWARDS”^ frequent guest at events like the Cannes Film Festival. I contributed to the development of her personal brand on the international market, enhancing her visibility and positioning. Beyond individual collaborations, I am a member of professional marketing associations and guilds in Russia (“Guild of Marketers” and “RASO”), where experts are selected based on their industry contributions. My work spans across personal branding, social media marketing, and content strategy, impacting thousands of professionals and businesses. My book, “How to Become a Content Creator and Build a Personal Brand”, became a #1 Amazon bestseller in Global Marketing and E-Commerce, further solidifying my authority in the field. Through my blog, I have built an engaged audience of over 11,000 followers, sharing insights on branding, content marketing, and social media strategies. My marketing campaigns have reached millions, driving engagement and business growth for my clients and collaborations.

Inessa Createssa

Gold in Social Media Professional of the Year

Over the past three years, I have made a significant...

Semen Semochkin

Position: Gold in Content Marketing Professional
Categories: Gold

Semen Semochkin is a seasoned content marketing leader with a strong editorial background shaped at top-tier digital agencies. He honed his craft at the prestigious Bureau Gorbunov, a renowned digital design and editorial studio, where he led innovative publishing projects and upheld high standards of content excellence. Building on this foundation, he transitioned to the marketing technology sector, taking on the role of Editor-in-Chief at Mindbox in 2019. In this capacity, Semochkin transformed a modest corporate blog into a powerhouse content platform that became integral to Mindbox’s business strategy. This context of blending editorial rigor with marketing objectives set the stage for his achievements: by the end of his Mindbox tenure in 2023, the company’s online journal was not just a communications channel, but a key revenue driver and community hub. Now, as a content leader at Maestra (a marketing platform for e-commerce), he continues to apply his content marketing expertise to drive engagement and showcase the value of technology through storytelling. This nomination recognizes the unique circumstances of his career trajectory – from editorial innovation to content marketing excellence – and the way Semochkin has leveraged content to achieve outstanding business outcomes in recent years.

Semen Semochkin

Gold in Content Marketing Professional

Semen Semochkin is a seasoned content marketing leader with a...

Nataliia Cherep

Position: Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Cross-Industry Strategic Leadership
Categories: Gold

Nataliia Cherep is an international digital marketing strategist specializing in integrated digital marketing strategy, investor communications, and cross-industry digital transformation. Her professional experience spans luxury retail, alternative energy, agribusiness investment projects, insurance, and international humanitarian organizations. Natalia is known for building trust-based digital ecosystems that unite brand strategy, multi-channel communications, CRM-driven automation, and stakeholder psychology to support growth, investment readiness, and long-term credibility. Her work combines strategic rigor with narrative precision, making her a valued expert in evaluating complex, integrated digital marketing initiatives across global markets.

Nataliia Cherep

Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Cross-Industry Strategic Leadership

Nataliia Cherep is an international digital marketing strategist specializing in...

Vered Sheinman

Position: Gold in Best Technical Support (Integrator)
Categories: Gold

As a Senior Cloud Quality Engineering Specialist at SAP, I work within the fast-paced e-commerce domain, ensuring the stability and scalability of SAP Commerce Cloud. My achievements, such as reducing solution provisioning times from 6 months to 1 day, implementing proactive monitoring systems, and setting quality standards, address the critical need for reliable, efficient, and customer-focused solutions. These contributions have empowered clients to optimize their operations and maximize their technology investments in a competitive digital marketplace.

Vered Sheinman

Gold in Best Technical Support (Integrator)

As a Senior Cloud Quality Engineering Specialist at SAP, I...

Eurasian Beauty Guild

Position: Silver in Best Email Marketing Campaign
Categories: Silver

The Eurasian Beauty Guild (EBG) demonstrated that an email campaign doesn’t need a massive list to make a powerful impact. Targeting a niche but highly engaged audience of beauty professionals, EBG launched a personalized member email series designed to drive participation, renewals, and professional involvement — achieving exceptional engagement rates and real-world results.

Rather than relying on generic newsletters, EBG’s campaign focused on creating a sense of personal relevance and professional belonging. The emails were segmented by member status and involvement history (e.g., new member, inactive, or previously nominated), and crafted with a direct, friendly tone that reflected the Guild’s supportive values. Each message included tailored content such as member spotlights, upcoming awards deadlines, invitations to join the jury panel, and curated opportunities for public recognition.

What made the campaign stand out was its format: concise, visually clean, and action-driven, each email featured one clear call to action — whether to submit a nomination, update a profile, or book a member consultation. Personal touches, like addressing members by name and referencing past interactions, helped boost open and click-through rates well above industry averages.

Despite the relatively small database, the campaign achieved:

  • Over 75% average open rate
  • 40% response or click-through rate on key calls to action

The EBG’s success proves that highly focused, emotionally intelligent email marketing — even to a select group — can outperform mass campaigns when it speaks to the right people in the right way. This nomination celebrates an elegant, effective approach to community engagement through smart, human-centric email communication.

Eurasian Beauty Guild

Silver in Best Email Marketing Campaign

The Eurasian Beauty Guild (EBG) demonstrated that an email campaign...

Anvar Bogdanov

Position: Gold in Best Customer-Centric Marketing Strategy
Categories: Gold

Anvar Bogdanov has built a unique career by turning deep customer understanding into a powerful business driver. With roots in law enforcement and entrepreneurship, he has consistently applied psychological insight and structured thinking to the field of marketing. Today, as an independent consultant, Anvar leads customer development (CustDev) initiatives for businesses across the heating equipment, medical supply, and digital sectors — consistently delivering measurable sales growth and product-market alignment.
His standout contribution lies in a distinctive approach to CustDev, which he has refined into a practical framework that directly influences marketing strategy, sales funnels, and product design. Unlike traditional customer surveys, Anvar’s method uses in-depth psychological probing to uncover not only customer pain points but also subconscious drivers of purchase behavior. He carefully constructs each interview to create trust and provoke genuine insights — often culminating in the customer purchasing the product during the interview itself.

If payment is secured, the same script is reused for others. If not, the questions are refined — creating a continuous feedback loop that evolves in real time based on actual purchasing behavior. The learnings are then transformed into specific marketing triggers, updated sales scripts, blog content, and social media creatives. This system ensures that marketing speaks the language of the customer — literally using their own words, priorities, and emotions.

Thanks to this approach, Anvar has helped clients significantly increase funnel conversion rates and discover unmet customer needs, leading to the launch of new revenue-generating product lines. His strategy doesn’t just improve campaigns — it transforms businesses by putting the customer’s voice at the center of every decision.

This nomination recognizes Anvar Bogdanov’s outstanding work in creating a living, adaptive, and customer-driven marketing system that delivers both commercial success and lasting brand loyalty.

Anvar Bogdanov

Gold in Best Customer-Centric Marketing Strategy

Anvar Bogdanov has built a unique career by turning deep...

Kateryna Orlova

Position: Gold in Strategic Growth & Client Delivery Leadership
Categories: Gold

Kateryna Orlova is a UX/UI Designer and Design Systems Lead specializing in SaaS platforms, enterprise product interfaces, and scalable digital ecosystems. She currently works with Yourco in Chicago, where she leads UX strategy, information architecture, and system-based product design across multi-product environments. Her expertise integrates user-centered design with business growth objectives, enabling faster client delivery and clearer enterprise product positioning.

Kateryna is recognized for building structured, token-based design systems that unify visual language, reusable components, and modular layouts into cohesive, scalable frameworks. Her work focuses on reducing design-to-development friction, accelerating go-to-market execution, and transforming complex product ecosystems into intuitive, growth-oriented user experiences. She represents a new generation of design leaders who position UX as a strategic infrastructure for sustainable product growth and long-term business scalability.

Kateryna Orlova

Gold in Strategic Growth & Client Delivery Leadership

Kateryna Orlova is a UX/UI Designer and Design Systems Lead...

Katerina Lychak

Position: Silver in E-Commerce Consultant of the Year
Categories: Silver

With over a decade of experience in international trade marketing, product launches, and marketplace strategy, Katerina Lychak stands out as a visionary e-commerce consultant who combines strategic thinking with hands-on marketplace expertise. Her work bridges global standards with local relevance — a skill that has been especially impactful in Armenia’s rapidly evolving digital commerce sector.

Katerina has played a pivotal role in helping both emerging and established Armenian companies thrive in the online economy. As a business development consultant, she has guided brands like Telcell Market, Elassi, Reyma, and Arcada through every step of their e-commerce journey — from positioning and product range strategy to performance marketing and customer experience enhancement. Her nuanced understanding of marketplace dynamics, particularly on platforms like OZON and OZON Global, enables her to elevate listings and drive measurable growth for her clients.

Beyond technical expertise, Katerina is recognized for her ability to see the full picture. She integrates digital marketing with customer-centric design, optimizing every touchpoint to boost KPIs such as conversion rates, cart value, and repeat purchase frequency. Her multilingual skills and international background make her an ideal connector between cultures, markets, and platforms.

Katerina’s impact goes beyond consulting. She actively supports the development of Armenia’s digital ecosystem by mentoring, speaking, and participating in professional juries, including the Armenia Digital Awards. Her message to entrepreneurs and marketers is clear: “If your project is solving real problems and creating new possibilities, this is your time to shine.”

This nomination honors Katerina Lychak not only for her track record of tangible results but also for her forward-thinking approach and dedication to empowering brands across borders. Her work exemplifies what it means to be a true e-commerce consultant in today’s digital-first economy.

Katerina Lychak

Silver in E-Commerce Consultant of the Year

With over a decade of experience in international trade marketing,...

Oleksandr Shvaikin

Position: Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Cloud Technology
Categories: Gold

I’m a 6 x Certified Salesforce developer with a PHP development background and 13+ years of experience as a Programmer / Team Lead / partly Architect. Almost all my projects were related to e-commerce, business process optimizations, internet marketplaces, etc. My greatest achievement related to the E-commerce award was an excellent optimization of E-commerce processes to ABInbev (the largest beer producer in the world). Regarding my work, that company saves $22.5 million per year on their E-commerce system, which is demonstrated in the recommendation letters. Also, when I was a PHP developer and worked in Gameloft (one of the largest mobile game producers in the world) in the E-commerce department, I made many websites in the EMEA region for selling their games and increased sales in the EMEA region.

Oleksandr Shvaikin

Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Cloud Technology

I’m a 6 x Certified Salesforce developer with a PHP...

Palina Litvinkovich

Position: Gold in Strategic Growth & Client Delivery Leadership
Categories: Gold

Palina Litvinkovich stands as a model of modern leadership in strategic growth and client delivery across the global digital and IT services landscape. Throughout her career, she has exemplified not only operational excellence but also the ability to build and scale teams, processes, and client relationships that deliver sustainable results for both agencies and clients across the U.S., EU, and CIS regions.
At Yellow LLC, where Palina served as Unit Head and Project & Delivery Manager until the end of 2023, her leadership drove the delivery of over 20 international projects in highly competitive markets. She unified and mentored a diverse team of 30+ professionals, introducing standardized delivery, BA, and communication frameworks that quickly became benchmarks for the company’s operations. Through her initiatives, project delivery times dropped by 35%, project profitability rose to 45%, and client satisfaction climbed by 20%. Her commitment to quality and transparency resulted in a remarkable 90% client retention rate—a direct testament to her ability to blend operational rigor with customer-centric thinking. Palina further institutionalized her impact by launching scalable onboarding, collaboration, and project health monitoring systems, ensuring knowledge continuity and rapid integration for new managers.
Her earlier work at Innowise Group revealed Palina’s talent for bridging business development with delivery execution. She pioneered presale processes and modular RFP templates that accelerated team responses by 50%, while her approach to cross-team alignment led to a 30% increase in new client acquisitions within a single year. These accomplishments highlight her foresight in connecting operational and commercial strategies—a rare skill set that has benefitted every organization she’s led.
Since late 2024, Palina has continued to advance the discipline of client delivery at Comrade Digital Marketing Agency and as Co-Founder & CEO of Okeen. At Comrade, she manages complex U.S.-based client accounts, upholding high retention rates and orchestrating seamless coordination between sales, delivery, and creative teams. At Okeen, she architected the entire delivery model from the ground up: from designing agile project workflows to implementing onboarding frameworks. Her continuous improvement culture—driven by retrospectives, feedback loops, and knowledge sharing—has directly elevated both team productivity and client outcomes.
Beyond operational achievements, Palina is known for her commitment to mentorship, resilience in crisis management, and ability to turn feedback into lasting organizational improvements. She is recognized as a Senior Member of the E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association (ECDMA) for her leadership in process design and cross-border team management.

Palina Litvinkovich

Gold in Strategic Growth & Client Delivery Leadership

Palina Litvinkovich stands as a model of modern leadership in...

Alena Astravukh

Position: Gold in Digital Marketing Leader of the Year
Categories: Gold

Alena Astravukh is a transformative leader in digital marketing, recognized for redefining what’s possible at the intersection of technology, growth, and strategy. With over a decade of high-impact experience across SaaS, B2B, and eCommerce, she’s built a reputation for bold execution, systems-level thinking, and a relentless focus on results.

She leads complex transformations with clarity and conviction — from scaling SEO ecosystems and CRO frameworks to launching AI-powered content architectures that push the boundaries of what marketing can do. Her work doesn’t follow trends — it sets them.

Alena’s track record includes award-winning initiatives across global markets. She has built and led cross-functional teams of up to 25 people, consistently delivering measurable growth in highly competitive sectors. She’s the kind of leader who makes complexity feel navigable — and inspires teams to move fast, think sharp, and build what matters.

Alena Astravukh

Gold in Digital Marketing Leader of the Year

Alena Astravukh is a transformative leader in digital marketing, recognized...

Yakiv Ads

Position: Silver in Best Advertising Platforms Management and Optimization Tool
Categories: Silver

Yakiv Ads is an automation platform designed to simplify and optimize Google Ads campaign creation, particularly for users working with Single Keyword Ad Group (SKAG) structures. Built by Mykola Lukashuk and the Marketing Link agency, the tool eliminates the need for spreadsheets and manual keyword segmentation, allowing campaigns to be launched in minutes rather than hours. Users simply input a landing page URL, and the system extracts key topics, generates ad groups, and builds out campaigns with relevant headlines and descriptions.

The tool supports granular control over keyword match types and research depth, and includes smart filters for adding or excluding search terms. Importantly, Yakiv Ads manages negative keywords, ad extension setup, and bid strategy recommendations—all while remaining intuitive and accessible to marketers without technical expertise.

Its practical focus on metrics such as cost per lead (CPL) makes it particularly useful for result-oriented teams. Having been tested across 200+ projects over two years, Yakiv Ads combines practical automation with tested marketing logic. It has quickly become a go-to solution for agencies, in-house specialists, and freelancers looking for faster setup, smarter keyword structuring, and scalable ad management without the overhead of complex platforms.

Yakiv Ads

Silver in Best Advertising Platforms Management and Optimization Tool

Yakiv Ads is an automation platform designed to simplify and...

Maestra

Position: Gold in Best Marketing Automation Platform
Categories: Gold

Maestra.io is nominated as Best Marketing Automation Platform for revolutionizing how e-commerce brands automate and scale their customer communications. The context for this nomination is the increasing demand for omnichannel marketing efficiency. Modern marketers juggle email campaigns, SMS alerts, push notifications, pop-ups, and more – often across disjointed tools​. This fragmentation makes it hard to deliver a cohesive message or measure impact. Maestra was built to tackle this challenge head-on by providing a cloud-based marketing automation platform that unites a CDP, loyalty program, site personalization, omnichannel communications, and more into one interface​. Over the past few years, many mid-market e-commerce brands outgrew basic email tools (like Klaviyo) but lacked the tech resources for enterprise systems; Maestra stepped in as the ideal solution, offering drag-and-drop flow building and multi-channel campaign orchestration without coding​. The platform’s ease of use (each client gets a dedicated success manager for implementation) and breadth of capability allow lean marketing teams to launch complex automated journeys that previously required entire departments. In short, Maestra provides the context of a unified, scalable marketing automation hub where all customer touchpoints can be managed intelligently. This nomination recognizes Maestra’s role in enabling brands to do more with less – executing timely, relevant marketing actions at scale, which is the essence of marketing automation. Maestra Platform Customer Testimonials: George Granoff, CEO at REKS “They are designing, delivering, and managing our customer engagement which is resulting in producing 17% of our monthly sales.” Stephanie Bregman, Vice President Marketing at 4ocean “Maestra has become an essential part of our workflow. Its ease of use, reliable performance, and excellent support have exceeded our expectations.” Will Palumbo, Director of Marketing at Enlightened Equipment “I’m very happy with the product overall, and we’re even considering applying Maestra to our second brand as a 2025 project.” Etan Efrati, E-Commerce Manager at Magnum Bikes “We’ve not only significantly boosted our marketing efficiency but also created a cohesive omnichannel experience for our customers.” Kyle Cannon, Marketing Manager at Furniture Fair “Working with Maestra’s CSMs has set a new standard for what I expect from customer success. Instead of the usual monthly check-in and upsell, the collaboration is constant, communication is immediate, and the team is truly invested in our success.” Ceata E. Lash, CEO at PuffCuff “I’m super pleased with what we’ve achieved together and can’t recommend them enough.” Lana, Marketing Manager at Unidragon “Awesome! Effective client engagement, adaptable implementation, and rapid integration.” Jennifer Fenton, Sr Director of Marketing at Jolyn “I switched from Klaviyo and couldn’t be happier. The fee structure is straightforward and the features are already great but they keep adding new ones based on feedback.”

Maestra

Gold in Best Marketing Automation Platform

Maestra.io is nominated as Best Marketing Automation Platform for revolutionizing...

Daria Shiian

Position: Gold in Best Brand Building Strategy (Digital)
Categories: Gold

Daria Shiian is a strategic brand designer redefining how small and medium businesses leverage branding as a growth engine—not just a visual asset. Her unique contribution to the field lies in developing a data-driven model that quantifies the impact of branding on core business metrics such as revenue growth, customer acquisition, and brand trust. By linking branding investments directly to financial outcomes, Daria has equipped agencies and clients alike with a clear argument for seeing brand development as a strategic investment with measurable ROI.

She also pioneered a system of “premium branding democratization,” enabling local businesses to access high-quality, emotionally rich branding once reserved for large corporations. This approach combines human-centered insight, atmospheric design, multisensory experiences, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to create brands that function as cultural and emotional communities—not just commercial entities.

Among her key innovations is the introduction of multisensory branding and “atmospheric DNA” into visual identity systems, where elements like lighting, music, and spatial design become integral parts of the brand experience. Her “living brand architecture” framework ensures brand identities evolve naturally with changing markets and audience behaviors, minimizing the need for costly rebranding while maintaining cultural relevance.

Furthermore, Daria’s integration of AI-generated mockups into prototyping workflows has cut MVP development time by up to 40%, reduced budgets by 50%, and accelerated time-to-market for startups, helping them secure investment faster. These innovations make her work a reference point for modern brand-building—at once strategic, artistic, and scalable.

Daria Shiian

Gold in Best Brand Building Strategy (Digital)

Daria Shiian is a strategic brand designer redefining how small...

Inessa Createssa

Position: Silver in Digital Marketing Leader of the Year
Categories: Silver

Over the past three years, I have made a significant impact in digital marketing, personal branding, and content creation, helping creators and business owners build strong digital presences. My expertise has been recognized internationally, leading to jury positions at prestigious awards, including ECDMA Global Awards and Armenia Digital Awards.

I have worked with many successful creators and entrepreneurs, including Angela Pearl, a well-known international celebrity, global awards winner “WIBA AWARDS”^ frequent guest at events like the Cannes Film Festival. I contributed to the development of her personal brand on the international market, enhancing her visibility and positioning.

Beyond individual collaborations, I am a member of professional marketing associations and guilds in Russia (“Guild of Marketers” and “RASO”), where experts are selected based on their industry contributions. My work spans across personal branding, social media marketing, and content strategy, impacting thousands of professionals and businesses.

My book, “How to Become a Content Creator and Build a Personal Brand”, became a #1 Amazon bestseller in Global Marketing and E-Commerce, further solidifying my authority in the field. Through my blog, I have built an engaged audience of over 11,000 followers, sharing insights on branding, content marketing, and social media strategies. My marketing campaigns have reached millions, driving engagement and business growth for my clients and collaborations.

Inessa Createssa

Silver in Digital Marketing Leader of the Year

Over the past three years, I have made a significant...

Oleksandr Pliekhov

Position: Gold in Innovation in E-Commerce Software Development
Categories: Gold

Oleksandr Pliekhov is an award-winning Senior Android Engineer and recognized authority in mobile and IoT systems engineering, with over 11 years of experience in native mobile development. A Senior Member of the IEEE—a distinction reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional technical achievement—he is acknowledged by the Ukrainian IT community DOU.UA as a top-tier technical expert. Oleksandr has gained sustained national recognition for his pioneering work in Bluetooth communication, mesh networking, and performance optimization in mobile systems.

He has played a critical role in the success of several award-winning and high-impact technology projects. At Ezlo Innovation, Oleksandr was the lead Android architect behind the Atom Smart Hub, a smart home device that won the 2020 IoT Breakthrough Award. He engineered the hub’s Android system, enabling robust communication over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and developed multiple MVPs using BLE and mesh networking. His innovations in this area have had a lasting impact on the development of low-power, high-reliability mesh communication protocols in consumer IoT products.

Oleksandr’s work has been consistently recognized for its technical originality and practical application. His thought leadership includes multiple published articles on Android-based mesh networking and mobile power/resource optimization, including: “Strategies for Minimizing Power Consumption and Optimizing Resources for Android-Based Mesh Networks,” “Optimizing Android Mesh Networks for Mobility,” and “Disaster-Proof Mobile Networks.” These publications have informed the creation of FindMe.AI, his most recent invention—an indoor navigation system using voice, AI, and hybrid BLE/Wi-Fi localization for real-time guidance in airports, campuses, and shopping centers.

In addition to his technical achievements, Oleksandr has served in a leading capacity at distinguished companies such as Welltech and Intellias, where he directed codebase modernization, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and mentored engineering teams. At Welltech, his optimization initiatives helped raise app stability to 99.8% and increased the Play Store rating from 4.4 to 4.9. He also created and published the productivity app “Clients & Visits,” which has surpassed 5,000 downloads. Oleksandr’s consistent record of innovation, influence, and leadership positions him as a candidate of extraordinary ability within the field of mobile and IoT engineering.

Oleksandr Pliekhov

Gold in Innovation in E-Commerce Software Development

Oleksandr Pliekhov is an award-winning Senior Android Engineer and recognized...

Dmytro Verzhykovskyi

Position: Silver in Digital Marketing Professional of the Year
Categories: Silver

As the SEO Expert for Solomia Home, a luxury furniture brand based in the UAE, I spearheaded a digital marketing campaign that transformed the brand’s online presence from nonexistent to globally recognized within one year, starting in December 2023. Initially, the website had no traffic, no rankings, and zero visibility in the highly competitive luxury furniture market. Facing challenges like frequent Google algorithm updates in 2024, I drove exponential growth in organic traffic by targeting a discerning luxury audience searching for premium furniture brands and interior design solutions. My SEO strategies not only generated clicks and users but delivered a highly targeted audience, boosting Solomia Home’s visibility—including in AI-powered search answers—and establishing it as a trusted name for affluent customers worldwide. This nomination reflects my ability to achieve exceptional results, building a luxury brand from scratch and securing global reach through innovative SEO.

Dmytro Verzhykovskyi

Silver in Digital Marketing Professional of the Year

As the SEO Expert for Solomia Home, a luxury furniture...

Empy.ai

Position: Gold in Scale-up Success in E-Commerce & Digital MarketingAchievement
Categories: Gold

The nomination arises from a critical need in today’s increasingly virtual workplace: remote workers, particularly those with ADHD, face unique challenges in maintaining focus and engagement. Empy.ai, led by the nominee, addresses this gap by offering an AI-driven platform that structures meetings, provides real-time focus cues, and tracks engagement for individuals who struggle to stay present in digital environments. This innovation emerged during a pivotal period when remote collaboration became the norm, spotlighting a growing demand for tools that promote inclusivity and productivity. By combining advanced AI with a deep understanding of neurodiversity, the nominee successfully transformed a recognized problem—underrepresented support for ADHD professionals—into a high-impact solution that redefines how remote teams function.

Empy.ai

Gold in Scale-up Success in E-Commerce & Digital MarketingAchievement

The nomination arises from a critical need in today’s increasingly...

Gulzira Omarova

Position: Gold in Outstanding PR Achievement
Categories: Gold

Gulzira Omarova is a visionary public relations strategist, media expert, and educator who has redefined communications across government, corporate, and international sectors. As Founder and President of the PR Academy for Central Asian Journalists, she has pioneered professional education in the region, empowering over one hundred specialists with expertise in strategic PR, ethics, and global communication standards.

Her distinguished career includes serving as Press Secretary for the Ministry of Justice of Kazakhstan, where she spearheaded the modernization of public information frameworks, and contributing to the PR team for Astana EXPO-2017—one of the most significant international events in Kazakhstan’s history. Before entering public service, she spent years as a journalist and TV host at Khabar Agency, where she produced and presented over 3,000 national broadcasts, establishing new benchmarks for ethical storytelling in Kazakhstani media.

A Bolashak International Scholarship Laureate and Rutgers University alumna, Gulzira merges academic excellence with visionary leadership, championing PR as a discipline rooted in transparency, trust, and social responsibility.

Gulzira Omarova

Gold in Outstanding PR Achievement

Gulzira Omarova is a visionary public relations strategist, media expert,...

Mila Tkachuk

Position: Gold in Digital Marketing Leader of the Year
Categories: Gold

Mila Tkachuk has earned her recognition in the Digital Marketing Leader of the Year category through consistent, high-impact contributions to the SEO and digital strategy field across a wide array of industries—from tech and eCommerce to healthcare, finance, and travel. With over six years of progressive experience, Mila has established herself as a results-driven strategist and team leader, combining deep technical SEO knowledge with a creative and analytical mindset.

Currently leading the SEO function at New Media Services Pty Ltd, and consulting as a Senior SEO Specialist at Heyday in Los Angeles, Mila has successfully managed complex optimization projects, improved site architecture, and guided cross-functional teams toward measurable digital growth. She’s known for building SEO strategies from the ground up—integrating on-page and off-page tactics, link building, content development, user experience enhancements, and performance tracking into one cohesive system.

What sets Mila apart is her ability to lead with both vision and precision. Her work spans global and local markets, with a strong focus on aligning business goals with organic growth strategies. She is certified in digital marketing, content strategy, and SEO, and has recently completed an advanced program at UCLA Extension.

Mila Tkachuk

Gold in Digital Marketing Leader of the Year

Mila Tkachuk has earned her recognition in the Digital Marketing...

Alex Holeniev

Position: Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Infrastructure Automation & Optimization
Categories: Gold

This award recognizes Alex Holeniev for his outstanding work in infrastructure automation and AI-driven optimization, demonstrated through the development of the startup Grow with AI. As founder and CTO, Alex has built a scalable, full-stack platform that enables intelligent virtual assistants powered by custom-trained large language models—designed to help users grow through structured, personalized digital experiences.

Grow with AI stands out for its seamless integration of automation, performance, and adaptability. The system architecture combines cloud and private LLMs, vector databases, and dynamic backend orchestration—delivering real-time performance with minimal manual intervention. Every element, from deployment pipelines to dialog flows, is optimized for flexibility and scale.

Alex’s hands-on leadership spans system design, infrastructure optimization, and AI model fine-tuning. Under his direction, the platform achieves high availability, fast response times, and efficient resource use—serving as a model of how startups can deploy complex AI technology with operational clarity and technical excellence.

Alex Holeniev

Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Infrastructure Automation & Optimization

This award recognizes Alex Holeniev for his outstanding work in...

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The Premier Global E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Awards

Mission Statement: To recognize and celebrate the individuals, companies, and initiatives that are driving innovation, growth, and excellence in e-commerce and digital marketing worldwide.

Target Audience: These prestigious awards are open to e-commerce businesses of all sizes, digital marketing professionals, agencies, technology providers, and other organizations making significant contributions to the industry.

Global Reach: The ECDMA Global Awards are a truly international program, attracting nominations from across the globe and showcasing the best talent and innovation from every corner of the world.

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E-Commerce Business: Celebrating Online Excellence

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Events & Conferences: Connecting the Industry

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Content & Media: Engaging Audiences. Building Brands.

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E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Professionals: Leading the Digital Charge

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Learning & Education: Empowering Future Leaders

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E-Commerce Platforms: Powering Online Businesses

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Team Excellence: Collaborating for Success

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