What are the European Commerce Awards?
The European Commerce Awardso celebrate European retail and Wholesale innovation in sustainability, digitalisation, community outreach and skills. Award winners will have the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge developments in retail and wholesale that illustrate the sector’s transformation and its engagement with local communities.
This year they will take place on 2 December 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
The award ceremony is accesible via personal invitation only.
Important information
Who can participate?
The European Commerce Awards are open to all retailers and wholesalers and associations in Europe. Each organisation can enter one initiative or project per category (4 opportunities in total) and the initiative or project must be recent (2023/2025) or ongoing.
All entries will be treated equally and will be judged on:
- Creativity of solution/ originality
- Effectiveness
- Impact
- Support EU goals on digitalisation & sustainability transition, skills and European way of life
- Replicability
To apply, the first phase requires a short description of the initiative or project is required. Additional documentation or video material can be provided.
Application procedure
Read carefully the procedure to submit your application and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
Applications will close on 6 July 2025.
The venue
The Merode
The Merode is a collective space for igniting joy, bringing people together and discovering new experiences.
A think tank nurturing brilliant minds, our mission is to bring our members happiness and drive positive social and environmental change.
The Merode is more than a private club, it’s a hub of inspiration where visions for the future turn into real actions
Previous editions
