PriceCheck launches tech and e-commerce awards event

As the South African e-commerce market gains maturity and consolidation is seen, it becomes prudent to shed light on achievers in the space. Retailers big and small, tech businesses enabling e-commerce, and individuals driving growth and change, will be showcased at the PriceCheck Tech & E-Commerce Awards.

“Over the last ten years we have seen phenomenal growth in the e-commerce industry, in absolute numbers of buyers, and merchants,” says PriceCheck founder and CEO, Kevin Tucker. “At the same time, we’ve seen merchants rise and fall, come and go. These awards present us with a great opportunity to reward those that have stood the test of time and offered consumers great choice over the years, as well as the newcomers to the industry. In addition, we’ve decided to recognise the enablers and disruptors too.”

In November 2015, PriceCheck was acquired by Tucker and Click n Compare, from Naspers. With its newfound independence and revived drive for customer satisfaction, the PriceCheck Tech & E-Commerce Awards are set to be inclusive and fair, based on public opinion and the expertise of a carefully-selected panel of judges.

The awards event will be preceded by a number of events geared towards selecting the winners.

Dates to diarise

• 6 June: Launch of the awards platform and public nominations open
  
• 4 July: Nominations close and public voting opens
  
• 31 July: Voting closes
  
• 15 August: Judges’ shortlist is announced
  
• September (date TBC): PriceCheck Tech & E-commerce Awards

Nominations and awards categories

1. Best Fintech Platform
   
2. Best New Disruptive Technology
   
3. Best Payment Service
   
4. Best Mobile Shopping Experience
   
5. Best Overall Shopping Experience
   
6. Best Travel Booking Service
   
7. Best On-Demand Service
   
8. Best Online Financial Services Platform
   
9. Best Small Online Business
   
10. Best Online Classified Platform
    
11. Best Marketplace Platform
    
12. Best Delivery/Logistics Provider
    
13. Best Customer Service
    
14. Best Black Tech/E-Commerce Entrepreneur
    
15. Best Female Tech/E-Commerce Entrepreneur
    
16. Employer of the Year

In addition to the category awards, there will be a People’s Choice Award, based solely on public opinion and an Overall Winner chosen by the judges.

A focus for the 2016 awards will be rewarding outstanding black and female entrepreneurs who are making an impact in the tech and e-commerce industries.

Should you wish to get involved in sponsoring this event or by becoming a media partner, please contact us here. Partners will be showcased at the event and on the PriceCheck Tech & E-Commerce Awards platform.