We’re excited to announce that Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is partnering again with CommerceNext to honor a top woman in e-commerce or retail for its CommerceNexty Awards program. The program, which celebrates excellence in e-commerce and digital marketing, features a special award called Women in Retail’s Top Woman of the Year Award. The award recognizes a woman leader in retail and/or e-commerce who has contributed to the community and mentored others to succeed.

The awards will be judged by CommerceNext’s advisory board, a group of 50 e-commerce and retail leaders. Winners will be announced at the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show, June 24-26 in New York City. Other CommerceNexty award categories include:

  • Best Use of Data or Technology in Marketing
  • Most Impactful Social Responsibility Campaign
  • Most Effective Brand Storytelling
  • Outstanding New E-Commerce Experience
  • Best Use of a New Channel
  • Marketing Innovator of the Year

Marketing and e-commerce executives who would like to nominate themselves, a client or a colleague can do so by completing this nomination form by April 16. CommerceNexty winners will be determined through a combination of industry leader judges and an equally weighted popular vote fielded among the nominees’ peers. Voting will occur from May 6-27.

This marks the fourth consecutive year of WIRLC’s partnership with CommerceNext on this prestigious award. Additionally, WIRLC will have a dedicated meeting space in the exhibit area of the event. Members and friends are welcome to stop by, say hello, or use the space for quick meetings. We’ll also be recording episodes of the Women in Retail Talks podcast from the booth as well as curating a Retailers’ Women’s Breakfast at the event. Look out for a date and time to be announced!

If you’re interested in joining us at the CommerceNext Growth Show, register here using the code WIRLC for a 10 percent discount.