Ruslan Shadenov, founder of RS IMPORT, stands as a trailblazer in the digital transformation of cross-border car trading for private clients in Kazakhstan. In a market historically dominated by opaque processes and intermediaries, Ruslan was among the first to introduce a transparent, client-focused e-commerce model for purchasing vehicles from U.S. auctions. His strategic approach has set new industry standards and created genuine value for thousands of Kazakhstani consumers.
Ruslan’s strategy is built around direct-to-client service, leveraging a proprietary digital platform that simplifies every step—from auction selection and bidding, to logistics, customs clearance, and final delivery. By integrating legal, financial, and operational expertise, RS IMPORT provides end-to-end support with absolute transparency in pricing, documentation, and vehicle condition. This model eliminates hidden costs and risks, empowering private buyers to access the global auto market confidently.
Beyond operational excellence, Ruslan has driven significant advances in digital education and industry literacy. Recognizing a gap in consumer awareness, he launched educational initiatives, including webinars, guides, and expert commentary, demystifying the process of cross-border vehicle purchase. His educational content not only builds trust in the RS IMPORT brand but also elevates the entire market by fostering informed decision-making.
Ruslan’s leadership has helped shape public discussion on regulatory best practices for vehicle importation and digital commerce, positioning him as both an innovator and a responsible industry voice. His dual background in finance and law ensures each transaction is not just efficient, but fully compliant and secure, reflecting a rare blend of entrepreneurship and consumer advocacy.
As RS IMPORT continues to grow its presence both in Kazakhstan and internationally, Ruslan Shadenov’s B2C strategy stands out for its clarity, customer-centricity, and measurable results. By setting new benchmarks for transparency, support, and digital innovation in e-commerce, he has redefined how consumers in Kazakhstan access the U.S. auto market—making global commerce accessible, honest, and secure for all.
Position: Gold in Digital Marketing Leader of the Year
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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.
Position: Silver in Content Marketing Professional
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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.
Position: Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Technology Innovation
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Gold
I am a software engineer specializing in civic technology, with a focus on building open, scalable tools for public participation. Since 2022, I have been a contributor to Decidim—an open-source platform for participatory democracy used by governments and institutions around the world. Decidim powers citizen participation processes in cities like Barcelona, Helsinki, Paris, and Zurich. In 2024, the Brazilian federal government formalized a national-level partnership with the Decidim Association, aiming to bring the platform to millions of citizens. My work has been part of this ecosystem. Over the past years, I have contributed to the platform’s architecture, improved its modularity, and led the development of new features. In 2023, I played a leading role in one of Decidim’s most ambitious technical evolutions: integrating a full digital voting system into the platform. Before this work, Decidim supported deliberative processes, proposals, and participatory budgeting, but it lacked the ability to conduct formal voting within its core. Institutions that wanted to run verifiable digital votes had to rely on external or closed-source tools, which often conflicted with the transparency and autonomy values that define civic tech. I was responsible for designing and implementing the core elements that made voting possible directly within Decidim. That included the backend logic, admin flows, participant-facing voting interface, scheduling system, result display, and public traceability. I worked to ensure that the module followed platform conventions, was easy to adopt by cities and organizations, and could operate without introducing unnecessary complexity. This development has already been used in real-world decision-making contexts, such as the Decidim Association’s General Assembly. At the same time, all of this work was published as free and open-source software. I ensured the module was cleanly structured, documented, and extendable—allowing others to build on it across countries and contexts. My role combined technical leadership with product thinking and a deep understanding of how public-sector technology must work: reliably, transparently, and under public control. This nomination reflects both my technical contribution to a key innovation in Decidim and my broader commitment to building open, civic-focused digital infrastructure that can serve millions of people, today and in the future.
One of the unique features of this project was the argumentation of the SEO team’s solutions to the METRO team. Each task was discussed not only from an SEO benefit perspective but also from a business standpoint — how each solution could impact revenue.
This case illustrates the importance of cohesive teamwork. When everyone strives to achieve a common goal, we not only improve and optimize but also work towards business objectives.
We worked on demand, the catalog, and search visibility, achieving results that exceeded our annual plan. In 2024, non-branded SEO traffic to catalog and product pages increased by 27%, while revenue grew by 28%. We calculated revenue based on the entry page — “category|product|dynamic” within a single session.
In December 2024, we recorded a year-over-year traffic increase of 40%, and our forecast for 2025 is already 11% ahead. We have planned even more ambitious goals for 2025 compared to 2024.
In this project, we performed both basic search optimization tasks and came up with ways to scale solutions with minimal effort.
From experience, we know that in e-commerce, it’s crucial to monitor the indexing of pages to ensure that all catalog pages appear in search results. This way, users will see exactly what they are looking for. To achieve this, we set up proper indexing.
Position: Outstanding Achievement in Enterprise Architecture & Digital Payments
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Gold
Sergei Gasilov is an Enterprise Software Architect at One Inc (U.S.), a leading digital payment platform for the insurance industry. With over 13 years of experience in enterprise software engineering, he defines the company’s architectural vision and leads the design of secure, scalable, and cloud-native payment systems processing billions of dollars annually.
He is the author of several key innovations at One Inc, including the Payment Data Migrator, Payment Platform API, Batch Processing System modernization, and Webhook Platform scaling, each contributing to the company’s technological leadership and PCI DSS compliance. Recognized for his deep technical expertise and strategic insight, Sergei has received multiple internal awards, including Employee of the Year and Tech Driver, and continues to shape the evolution of enterprise architecture and digital payments across the U.S. market.
Position: Gold in Digital Marketing Professional of the Year
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Gold
Natalia Maximova’s professional journey stands as a benchmark for what strategic digital leadership can achieve in today’s fast-moving market. With a career defined by precision, creativity, and a performance-first mindset, Natalia has redefined customer engagement, retention, and sales growth within the e-commerce sector.
As Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of a premium direct-to-consumer audio equipment brand, Natalia led a transformation that resulted in a staggering increase in revenue—from just $4,500 in 2022 to $3.38 million in 2024. Her approach blends deep customer insight with highly targeted performance marketing strategies, using advanced analytics, personalized funnels, and mobile-first UX to drive acquisition and lifetime value. Her work is characterized by discipline, experimentation, and consistent optimization, backed by a clear vision of digital growth.
Beyond execution, Natalia plays a central role in shaping brand identity and strategic positioning. She has built a loyal customer base through thoughtful storytelling, superior digital service, and intelligent use of owned and paid media. Her impact is measurable not only in revenue but in sustained brand equity, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Natalia’s application impressed the jury with its clarity, results, and strategic coherence. She embodies what the ECDMA Global Awards celebrate: measurable excellence, innovation, and leadership in digital marketing.
Position: Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Innovation and Digital Marketing
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Gold
Denis Zabolotnyi is the founder of GetLens, an online store for professional photography equipment and a thriving community of over 100,000 enthusiasts. With a background in digital marketing and a deep understanding of consumer behavior, Denis has positioned GetLens not just as a marketplace, but as a hub for education, exchange, and engagement among visual creatives.
He is best known for creating Russia’s first “Trade-Out Funnel,” a groundbreaking marketing system that transforms product exits—returns, exchanges, and disposals—into strategic entry points for repeat sales and customer loyalty. This approach introduced a new marketing layer known as “exit-based marketing,” reshaping how businesses engage with customers at the end of the ownership cycle.
Recognized as an innovation by both industry leaders and academia, the Trade-Out Funnel integrates digital user activation tools, CRM systems, gamified auctions, and embedded API solutions for brands. It has been successfully implemented by major retailers and B2B partners across the CIS region, turning secondary product circulation into a driver of growth.
Denis’s work represents a new frontier in marketing—one where post-ownership behavior is no longer overlooked but becomes central to business strategy. His model continues to influence e-commerce development, making him a key voice in the evolution of digital customer experience.
Position: Gold in E-Commerce Professional of the Year
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Gold
Anna Slitskaia is a pioneering force in the global e-commerce landscape whose work has reshaped the professional education of Amazon specialists and set new benchmarks in the industry. As the founder of XSELLER8 Academy, she created a comprehensive educational platform that has equipped hundreds of professionals with the skills needed to thrive in competitive marketplaces like Amazon. Her flagship programs—Amazon Account Management and Amazon PPC Advertising—are among the most rigorous and practical in the field. They not only deliver certification but also real-world results, with graduates successfully launching their own ventures or securing roles in high-performing e-commerce teams.
Since entering the field in 2016, Anna has launched and scaled over 10 brands, placing more than 350 unique products on major platforms including Amazon, Wildberries, and Ozon. Her strategic focus on deep competitor analysis and lean marketing has enabled multiple products to reach category leadership with advertising costs reduced by as much as 78%. One of her most notable achievements includes adapting a Russian brand for the U.S. market on Amazon, where post-rebranding sales surged while marketing spend decreased—a case now widely referenced in e-commerce education circles.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Anna is a recognized thought leader and educator. Her detailed guide to launching a business on Amazon, published on VC.ru, has become a practical manual for new sellers, widely shared across the professional community. She is also a published academic, with three peer-reviewed articles on artificial intelligence in e-commerce and marketing—each indexed by Google Scholar and cited by industry researchers.
Anna’s influence extends to industry leadership. She served as a jury member for the National Creative Industries Award 2024, where she evaluated innovations across AI startups, education, and tech-enabled commerce. She is also a member of the International Association of Entrepreneurs and Executives, actively shaping programs that support business growth and policy dialogue.
Her career is distinguished not only by revenue performance—reaching over 885 million rubles in a single year—but by her consistent commitment to professionalizing the e-commerce sector. Through training, publishing, mentoring, and international judging, Anna Slitskaia has made a measurable impact on the development of the global e-commerce ecosystem.
Position: Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Infrastructure Automation & Optimization
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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.
My transition from architecture and teaching architectural design to content creation began in 2016 when I started collaborating with hotels as a content and UGC creator and social media manager.
What’s truly interesting is how my architectural background has become an unexpected (even for me) advantage in content creation. I apply fundamental design principles — composition, spatial awareness, and color theory—to create visually sophisticated content that resonates with audiences.
This unique perspective has led to amazing partnerships with over 32 hotels across 15 countries from 2017 (14 for the last 3 years), where I’ve curated content strategies that drive engagement and deliver measurable results in social media traffic and audience growth.
These successes opened doors to collaborations with global brands like Lancôme, Penhaligon’s, Huawei, Lenovo, Yves Rocher, NYX, Milka, Nutella, Purina One, Pfizer, Sony, and many others. Since 2018, I’ve also expanded my impact by developing comprehensive courses on brand collaboration and hotel partnerships. As a mentor to over 1,000 students who now work with industry leaders like Vogue, Four Seasons, and Mandarin Oriental.
The strategy is very simple:
Keep your finger on pulse of marketing, be creative, and develop your powers of observation.
Develop a teaching methodology in which everything will be clear and structured, so students can apply the information as instructed step by step.
Position: Gold in Most Innovative Event Management Professional
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Gold
Ianina Agapovichev is recognized for her transformative contributions to international conference management, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and innovation in crisis conditions. Her pioneering approach combines agile methodologies with strategic budget optimization, consistently delivering world-class events at 50-70% below industry average costs.
Her expertise shines through her development of a proprietary 700+ point checklist system that standardizes the preparation of complex international events while maintaining flexibility to navigate changing circumstances. This methodology enables her to create scalable event structures that can adapt to evolving budgets and sponsorship conditions without compromising quality.
Throughout her career, Iana has successfully executed conferences for up to 15,000 participants across multiple countries, including complex international events requiring coordination of speakers, logistics, marketing, and sponsorship elements. Her skill in managing events during challenging situations, including the evacuation of international speakers during conflict, showcases her exceptional risk management abilities.
Beyond technical competence, Iana has demonstrated remarkable business development skills, creating and implementing the “Adizes. Think Together” project that organized over 250 roundtable discussions for business leaders, resulting in significant revenue growth despite market instability.
Position: Gold in Digital Marketing Leader of the Year
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Gold
Kirill Baryshkov is a global digital marketing leader at L’Oréal, based in Paris. Since 2016, he has driven large-scale transformation across key markets, building in-house media teams, replacing agency models, and introducing a performance system requiring every ad dollar to deliver at least 2× ROI.
He led the creation of real-time analytics and forecasting systems adopted globally, enabling agile, data-driven decisions during periods of rapid market change, including the COVID-19 crisis. His work in automation, AI-driven personalization, and scalable data architecture continues to shape how L’Oréal and the wider industry approach digital strategy, investment, and growth.
Diana Akchurina is being nominated in recognition of her outstanding achievements in elevating the global visibility of her communications agency, Easy Communications, despite operating with limited resources. In 2023, Diana began transitioning the agency’s focus from the Russian market to the international stage. This shift required building global trust and brand recognition without the support of large advertising budgets. Traditionally relying on word-of-mouth and personal referrals, Diana understood the need for a structured and strategic PR approach. Over the past two years, she has successfully positioned herself as a respected expert in tech communications through LinkedIn visibility, international media contributions, professional speaking engagements, and industry jury roles. Her efforts have led to partnerships with global clients, increased media mentions across more than five countries, and recognition of her as a thought leader in cross-border communication strategy.
Founded and led by Denys Malakhov, WEB STUDIO DM LLC has grown from a boutique development firm into an international digital powerhouse specializing in SEO, custom web development, and digital performance optimization. With headquarters in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and a global client base, the company has consistently demonstrated high-level technical proficiency, business innovation, and strategic clarity.
The agency’s application stood out for its clear metrics-driven results and sustained growth over the past decade. From 2011 to 2016, Denys honed his craft as a freelancer on high-profile projects — including work for beauty retail giant ILE DE BEAUTE — before establishing WEB STUDIO DM LLC in 2016. Under his leadership, the agency has grown steadily, with a 40% increase in clients and a 20% rise in average deal size since 2020.
What distinguishes WEB STUDIO DM LLC is its deep integration of SEO into broader development and business goals. Malakhov’s decision to implement automated project workflows, CRM-based tracking, and predictive QA systems led to a 30% drop in post-launch revisions and a dramatic reduction in turnaround times — now averaging just 1.8 months per project. With referral clients making up half of all new business and a client return rate of 35%, the company’s results speak to a rare combination of trust, expertise, and service quality.
WEB STUDIO DM LLC’s submission reflects a forward-thinking, methodical approach to SEO — not as a standalone function, but as a core driver of digital success.
Position: Gold in Best AI-powered systems for an E-Commerce Enterprise
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Gold
A transformative AI-driven system that unified sales, support, inventory, and marketing through intelligent automation—saving 40+ hours weekly, boosting forecast accuracy to 92%, and reducing customer response time from hours to seconds. This innovation empowered real-time decision-making and delivered measurable gains in efficiency, revenue, and customer satisfaction.
Developed a centralized AI-driven system for a leading supplier of laboratory equipment. that gathers, processes, and analyzes data from across an entire organization — turning raw data into strategic, coordinated actions.
Think of it like the “brain” of digital operations.
When AI agents (Sales Agent, Marketing Agent, Inventory Agent, Support Agent, Analytics Agent) communicate within a Central Intelligence System like expert teammates, they form an intelligent network where each agent performs a specialized task but shares data and decisions to optimize outcomes across the business. This leads to faster, smarter decisions across the company.
Position: Gold in Outstanding Achievement in Cloud Technology
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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.
Position: Silver in Best Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency
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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 .
Position: Silver in Leadership in Software & SaaS E-Commerce
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Silver
“Architect fault tolerant Azure AI Microservice infrastructure and security in Azure , implement AKS,WAF+API Security using DevOps and DevSevOps approach in this project, used AI and ML technologies – AI Search service , Azure OpenAI, Speech Services, Document intelligence , Bot services. I led the architectural design and implementation of robust, highly available cloud infrastructures on Azure for multiple projects:
StalthMail is a cybersecurity solution that secures email communication by keeping sensitive data within your controlled environment. Instead of sending actual email content, it sends encrypted references, protecting against interception and unauthorized access.
Kaizen.Finance is a cross-chain platform for creating, issuing, and managing cryptocurrency tokens without coding. It offers automated tools for token security, vesting schedules, and staking, simplifying the token launch process for projects and DAOs.
HyperSecureID.com offers HyperID, a platform that integrates Web 2.0 and Web3 authentication. It provides secure, passwordless user onboarding with Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and Decentralized Identifiers (DID), ensuring user control over data for enterprises, DAOs, NFTs, and wallets.
R2 Copilot is a privacy-focused AI assistant for business communication. It integrates with tools like Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to draft emails, summarize, and translate, while ensuring data confidentiality through encryption and no data retention.
Over the past decade, Yurii Vasenko has become a respected and influential figure in the SEO industry, particularly known for his deep technical expertise, measurable performance outcomes, and ability to translate complex SEO strategies into tangible business growth. With the digital landscape becoming increasingly saturated and algorithmically complex, Yurii carved out a unique position by focusing on technically demanding and performance-driven SEO projects that require both strategic insight and engineering precision.
From 2021 to 2024, Yurii has led multiple high-impact initiatives across two distinct but interrelated domains: (1) managing a portfolio of SEO-driven affiliate platforms that generated over $1.14 million in partner revenue, and (2) providing consulting and execution services for government institutions and industrial enterprises, where he engineered transformative improvements in visibility, conversions, and public reach. At the same time, he contributed to the professional development of the SEO community as the author of “Deep Technical Analysis of a Website: A Manual for SEO Professionals,” widely used among Eastern European practitioners.
Position: Gold in Most Innovative Digital Marketing Strategy
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Gold
Over the past decade, digital advertising has evolved dramatically, but automation in Google Ads management remains a challenge for many businesses. I founded Yakiv Ads to bridge this gap, providing a seamless and efficient automation tool that enables marketers to create and manage Google Ads SKAG campaigns in minutes without technical complexities. My expertise in computer science, digital marketing, and automation led to the development of this solution, helping businesses, agencies, and individual advertisers save time, reduce costs, and enhance campaign performance. In 2024, after extensive testing on over 200 projects, we launched Yakiv Ads as a publicly available tool, revolutionizing PPC management. This nomination recognizes my contributions to marketing automation, AI-driven advertising optimization, and the empowerment of businesses through efficient digital advertising solutions.
Position: Gold in E-Commerce Professional of the Year
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Gold
Serhii Novosel stands at the forefront of global e-commerce, setting a new benchmark for excellence, innovation, and community contribution among Amazon sellers. Over the past seven years, he has transformed the challenges of cross-border retail into engines for growth, scaling multiple Amazon businesses from Ukraine to the United States and redefining what’s possible in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace.
His operational achievements are extraordinary in an industry where just 0.01% of U.S. Amazon Marketplace sellers ever surpass $1 million in annual sales. After relocating to the U.S. amidst the war in Ukraine, Serhii rebuilt from scratch and quickly achieved over $100,000 per month in FBA wholesale sales. These results were independently audited and recognized by AmazonLit—the leading Amazon wholesale seller community in North America—through their $50K and $100K/month verified performance awards, an achievement reached by fewer than 10% of their 1,000+ members.
Serhii’s reputation as a thought leader extends far beyond his business performance. In 2021, he was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ukrainian Business Awards (UBA)—one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for founders and executives. This is not an accolade granted lightly; the competition attracts hundreds of accomplished entrepreneurs across sectors, and the selection process is rigorous and highly competitive. Winners are chosen through a combination of peer review, independent evaluation of financial and operational metrics, and assessments of innovation and impact on the business community. For Serhii, securing this title meant standing out not only for outstanding commercial results but also for integrity, vision, and industry-wide influence.
His approach to e-commerce is rooted in rigorous system-building and automation. Serhii developed proprietary procurement and inventory frameworks leveraging spreadsheets, Google Apps Script, and AI-powered analytics, enabling his teams to execute at scale and minimize errors. He is the author of Amazon Wholesale Advantage: Winning Playbook, a tactical guide now used by many aspiring sellers. His strategies for negotiation—such as simulating purchase orders and optimizing global discounts—are recognized case studies in efficiency and margin improvement.
As a community leader, Serhii contributes actively to the top professional networks in Amazon wholesale, including The Wholesale Network’s “Mastermind” tier and the EsellersRI group. He shares tested systems, automation tools, and actionable frameworks that empower sellers worldwide. His role as a featured speaker at the Ukraine Seller Conference and Harper College Business Club in Illinois further amplifies his commitment to education and mentorship.
Serhii’s academic credentials—a U.S.-equivalent Master’s in economic analytics and a Bachelor’s in Economics with honors—equip him to bridge data science with business execution, driving sustainable, year-over-year growth.
In a marketplace where the average seller generates $250,000 annually, Serhii Novosel’s seven-figure, cross-continental businesses and proven leadership distinguish him as a true industry exemplar. His verified results, peer recognition, and national honors—earned in rigorous, highly competitive environments—position him not only as a top seller but as an architect of the future of e-commerce.
Position: Silver in Overall Digital Marketing Excellence
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Silver
Yang Liu’s nomination arises from her transformative leadership in China’s rapidly evolving children’s physical education sector. She joined iKidFit in 2015 as a founding team member when the company was a single-classroom startup with limited market visibility. Over the next eight years, she played a pivotal role in turning it into China’s leading children’s fitness education brand, growing it to over 400 chain stores nationwide and helping the company achieve listing on the New Third Board.
Her achievements occurred during a period of dramatic shifts in both consumer behavior and digital marketing. The younger generation of parents demanded more personalized, high-quality services, while traditional education marketing methods were being disrupted by platforms like Douyin (TikTok China). Within this context, Yang Liu not only scaled operations and standardized franchise systems across the country but also successfully led a digital transformation that positioned iKidFit as a benchmark case for livestream e-commerce in the education sector.
Her ability to integrate user insights, brand storytelling, and tech-enabled marketing solutions allowed iKidFit to thrive in a highly competitive and regulated industry — even during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Her efforts directly impacted both B2C growth and B2B training systems, making her a standout leader worthy of global recognition.
Alena Lipina has emerged as a transformative figure in the field of Human Resources, particularly in digital and e-commerce sectors, through her innovative application of artificial intelligence in personnel management. As companies navigate the evolving demands of talent acquisition and retention, Alena’s work stands out as a beacon of modern HR transformation. From pioneering ethical AI practices to ensuring employee well-being while enhancing efficiency, her contributions have resonated within the HR community, marking her as a forward-thinking leader in the digital age. Her active membership in global HR associations such as the American Economic Association and various regional HR networks has positioned her as an influential voice in the discourse on AI integration in human resources. Alena’s leadership in these environments, coupled with her innovative approach to AI application, has contributed to a positive shift in the adoption of advanced HR solutions in the e-commerce landscape.
With over 10 years of experience in the market, Kazarian Marketing provides a full range of services tailored specifically for businesses. Our primary clientele comprises 80% organizations involved in the auctioning of real estate, including one-bedroom apartments, houses, historical buildings, deposits, manufacturing sites, and land plots. We primarily serve real estate agents and auctioneers from Russia, Armenia, Cyprus, and Kazakhstan. Our expertise lies in delivering a complete online marketing cycle, focusing mainly on paid advertising across all possible platforms, with the selection being project-dependent. Our dedicated team consists of skilled professionals, including designers, copywriters, content marketers, web developers, photographers, and videographers, ensuring that we can meet the diverse needs of our clients and help them achieve their marketing goals effectively.
Achievements * E-Commerce Business * Digital Marketing & Strategy * E-Commerce Platforms * MarTech and E-Com Tech Solutions * E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Professionals * Team Excellence * Agencies & Integrators * Content & Media * Events & Conferences
Achievements * E-Commerce Business * Digital Marketing & Strategy * E-Commerce Platforms * MarTech and E-Com Tech Solutions * E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Professionals * Team Excellence * Agencies & Integrators * Content & Media * Events & Conferences
Achievements * E-Commerce Business * Digital Marketing & Strategy * E-Commerce Platforms * MarTech and E-Com Tech Solutions * E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Professionals * Team Excellence * Agencies & Integrators * Content & Media * Events & Conferences
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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.
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These awards celebrate outstanding accomplishments and breakthroughs across specific disciplines within e-commerce and digital marketing, shining a spotlight on innovation, impactful results, and leadership.
This category recognizes the success and forward-thinking approaches of e-commerce businesses across various aspects of their operations, including customer experience, technology adoption, marketing strategies, and innovative business models.
This category honors the most effective and creative digital marketing strategies and campaigns that drive engagement, build brands, and achieve measurable results.
These awards acknowledge the exceptional work of agencies and integrators who are helping businesses thrive in the digital landscape by delivering innovative solutions, driving growth, and maximizing online potential.
This category spotlights the most innovative and impactful technology solutions designed specifically for e-commerce and digital marketing, recognizing the companies that are developing cutting-edge tools to drive growth, efficiency, and customer engagement.
This category recognizes the best e-commerce and digital marketing events and conferences that create valuable platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
This category celebrates the compelling content and media initiatives that are captivating audiences, building strong brand narratives, and making a significant impact within the e-commerce and digital marketing space.
This category celebrates the individuals who are shaping the future of e-commerce and digital marketing, recognizing their exceptional talent, leadership, and contributions to the industry.
These awards celebrate the exceptional educational programs, resources, and initiatives that are equipping professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic world of e-commerce and digital marketing.
These awards recognize the leading e-commerce platforms and solutions that provide businesses with the tools and infrastructure they need to succeed online, enabling seamless transactions, enhanced customer experiences, and efficient operations.
These awards honor the remarkable achievements of teams that demonstrate outstanding collaboration, innovation, and effectiveness in driving success within e-commerce and digital marketing organizations.
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September 10, 2024
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November 15, 2024
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February 15, 2025
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February 15, 2025
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March 31, 2025
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March 31, 2025
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April 5, 2025 - April 25, 2025
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April 5, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Winners Announcement
Early May 2025
The anticipation builds! We'll announce the winners of the ECDMA Global Awards at a prestigious ceremony, celebrating the best of the best in e-commerce and digital marketing.