There are now less than two weeks left to enter the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
Time is fast running out to enter the seventh edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by Vista Technology Support, 3D Cloud, EdTech Innovation Hub, and Retail Technology Show.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, 19th September.
The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world. Check out our 2024 winners here.
It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories here.
Our latest winners will be revealed at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October.
Key dates
Friday, 19th September: Award entry deadline
Tuesday, 23rd September: 2025 finalists revealed
Wednesday, 24th September - Wednesday, 8th October: Judging days
Thursday, 16th October: Winners announced at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October.
Who will be judging the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards?
Rob Smith, Technology Officer, East of England Co-op
Suhas Grama, Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Just Walk Out
Vineta Bajaj, Group CFO, Holland & Barrett
Nadine Neatrour, Chief Marketing Officer, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
Jack Dowling, Transformation Director (Strategy, Product, Operations & AI)
Nina Mimica, Board Advisor and Former Studenac Executive
James Pepper, CEO, Vista Technology Support
Mike Cadden, Chief Technology Officer, Marie Curie
Carole Kingsbury, Chief Technology Officer, C&C Group
Christine Russo, Industry Analyst and Retail Influencer
Matt Taylor, CTO of Global Managed Services and VP of SecDevOps, NCC Group
Paula Bobbett, Chief Digital Officer, Boots
Yatin Garg, Head Product & Engineering, Amazon
Scott Thompson, Editor and Founder, RTIH
Eugene Mischenko, Founder and President, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association
Gregg London, Supply Chain Consultant
Toby Pickard, Retail Futures Senior Partner, IGD
Rasmita Redkar, Product Marketing, Google
Gary Newbury, Supply Chain Advisor and Delivery Executive
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced including Currys, Ikea, Clarks, Iceland, Tesco, Super-Pharm. Congrats to our 2024 winners and a big thank you to our sponsors, judges, attendees and the legend that is @lucyportercomic for hosting #RTIHAwards24 https://t.co/fWEi8F79wh
— Retail Technology Innovation Hub (@RTIH_RetailTech) November 22, 2024
FAQs
Is there a fee to enter the awards?: No, it is free of charge.
Can I enter across multiple categories: Yes.
Do I need to complete all the sections in the entry form? No, but the more information you provide, the better chance you have of producing a successful submission.
Is there a certain timeframe for nominated projects, initiatives etc? Yes, nominated projects, initiatives etc should have been completed (or substantially completed) during the last 12 months.
Who has visibility of our completed entry form and what information will be public should we win or be shortlisted? Only our Editor, Scott Thompson, and judging panel will view submissions. The information provided in the summary section of the entry form will be made public.
Do you only accept entries from UK-based companies? No, we accept entries from all parts of the world.
What is the shortlists process? Shortlists will be announced in August, then shortlisted entries will be sent to our independent judging panel who will decide upon the winners and highly commended submissions.
Shortlisted companies will be invited to attend an event at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October (consisting of a drinks reception, three course meal and awards ceremony).
Do winners and highly commended companies receive post-event coverage? Yes, post-event coverage includes articles on our website and also an in-depth awards review in our printed magazine. There is also the opportunity for a company profile type piece to be published on our site.
Who won what in 2024? Check out our 2024 winners here.
When is the deadline for 2025 submissions? 19th September 2025.
When will the 2025 winners be revealed? Our 2025 winners will be announced at an event at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 16th October (consisting of a drinks reception, three course meal and awards ceremony).
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