2026-2027 Large & Small Business Retailer of the Year Award Nomination Form |
Award Regulations:
Retailer of the Year Awards
The association recognizes that excellence comes in many sizes, so we will present two Retailer of the Year awards. Stores with four employees (4 full-time equivalents [FTEs]) or less are eligible for Small Business Retailer of the Year; stores with more than four employees (FTEs) are eligible for Large Business Retailer of the Year. Nominations due by December 18, 2026.
The association recognizes that excellence comes in many sizes, so we will present two Retailer of the Year awards. Stores with four employees (4 full-time equivalents [FTEs]) or less are eligible for Small Business Retailer of the Year; stores with more than four employees (FTEs) are eligible for Large Business Retailer of the Year. Nominations due by December 18, 2026.
Eligibility
An ideal candidate is an APA Retailer Member that exemplifies sound business practices and integrity and builds healthy partnerships with their customers and suppliers. An ideal Retailer will demonstrate a clear commitment to community involvement and will set a strong example as a supportive association Member. Nominees must be retailer members in good standing.
An ideal candidate is an APA Retailer Member that exemplifies sound business practices and integrity and builds healthy partnerships with their customers and suppliers. An ideal Retailer will demonstrate a clear commitment to community involvement and will set a strong example as a supportive association Member. Nominees must be retailer members in good standing.
Nomination Guidelines
Retailer of the Year candidates may be nominated by Suppliers, other Retailers, sales reps, or, if you think you've got what it takes, you can even nominate your own company. You may nominate more than one company.
Retailer of the Year candidates may be nominated by Suppliers, other Retailers, sales reps, or, if you think you've got what it takes, you can even nominate your own company. You may nominate more than one company.
Judging Process
Although multiple nominations can be submitted for each company, only one nomination is required to ensure eligibility for the award. All nominated Retailers will receive questionnaires that ask for more information about their companies. Nominees must complete the questionnaire in its entirety by the requested deadline to be eligible to win this award.
Although multiple nominations can be submitted for each company, only one nomination is required to ensure eligibility for the award. All nominated Retailers will receive questionnaires that ask for more information about their companies. Nominees must complete the questionnaire in its entirety by the requested deadline to be eligible to win this award.
The Awards Committee will ultimately select winners of the Small Business Retailer of the Year and Large Business Retailer of the Year awards based on both the answers to the questionnaires and the scoring criteria.
The award recipient will be announced at the 2027 International Personalization Expo in Las Vegas. The winner will receive a Gold Obelisk and a profile in Insights magazine.
To ensure a fair and transparent nomination process, any attempts to influence nominations through business decisions or pricing arrangements are not permitted. The association may verify information provided during the nomination process to maintain the integrity of the program.
To ensure a fair and transparent nomination process, any attempts to influence nominations through business decisions or pricing arrangements are not permitted. The association may verify information provided during the nomination process to maintain the integrity of the program.