Content, Media & Education Awards recognize creators, publishers, educators, and community builders that advance the e-commerce and digital marketing profession — including podcasts, publications, events, books, courses, and communities.
What We Reward
We recognize content and education initiatives that deliver quality, audience engagement, industry impact, consistency, and innovation. From podcasts to publications, events to education — we celebrate those who inform, educate, and build community. Winning entries demonstrate excellence in content creation, meaningful audience connection, and contribution to professional development in e-commerce and digital marketing. We look for creators and educators who elevate industry knowledge, foster community, and help professionals grow their skills and careers.
Categories
Audio & Publications
Podcasts and industry publications.
- E-Commerce / Marketing Podcast
- Industry Publication
Events & Community
Conferences and community building.
- Industry Conference / Event
- Online Community
Education & Research
Educational content and research.
- Educational Content / Course
- Industry Book (E-Commerce / Digital Marketing)
- Research Report / Market Study
Journalism
Industry journalism.
- Journalism / Investigative Feature
Eligibility
Who Can Enter
- Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both accepted
- Individuals, companies, teams, agencies, or organizations may submit nominations
- Previous winners may enter again with new work that meets the recency requirement
Recency Period
The achievement, project, campaign, or results being nominated must have been primarily realized between 12 January 2023 and 12 April 2026 (the three-year recency period for the 2026 cycle).
- Work that began earlier but delivered substantial results within this period is eligible
- Ongoing programs are eligible if specific achievements can be demonstrated within the period
- Work older than the recency period is not eligible unless the category explicitly states otherwise
Entry Requirements
- Nominations must be submitted via the official awards platform before the deadline
- All supporting materials (links, documents, evidence) must be accessible to judges
- Multiple category submissions are allowed with separate entries and fees
- Entrants must have legal authority to submit on behalf of all parties named
Evaluation Criteria
All Content, Media & Education categories are evaluated against the following criteria:
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Content Quality & Value | 35% |
| Audience Engagement & Reach | 25% |
| Industry Impact & Recognition | 20% |
| Consistency & Frequency | 15% |
| Innovation & Differentiation | 5% |
Winner determination: Each category produces one winner or no winner. Winners must achieve a Final Score of at least 80.0/100 and meet the Primary Criterion threshold (8.0/10). See Terms & Conditions for full details.