Retailer of the Year Entry Form

Retailer of the Year awards go to individuals (owners, operators, presidents, CEOs, managers etc.) rather than companies. Multiple individuals at a single company can receive an award.

Please complete the form below as completely as possible so you can be considered for this award. The answers to the questions will serve as the basis upon the judges decide who will be the 2024 Retailers of the Year.

If you prefer, you may download the form (Word doc) and email the requested information to Nancy Dennis at ndennis@alabamaretail.org. Feel free to include links to any web pages or articles as well as attach one letter of recommendation from someone other than your nominator to help the judges make an informed decision.

  • as you would like to have it appear on the award if you are selected.
  • as you would like to have the company name appear on the award if selected.
  • (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.)
  • You can provide a link to an online list if your locations are too numerous to list.
  • Describe your business
  • Full and part time
  • To qualify for a Retailer of the Year award, you must have been in business for a minimum of five years. Any entry that has been in business for more than two years, but less than five years, will be considered for the Gee Emerging Retailer of the Year.

  • QUALIFYING INFORMATION (2023 Annual Business Results vs. 2022)

    You may also note improvements in the first quarter of 2024.
  • How did your sales and profit performance in 2023 compare to 2022? Describe any strategies concerning the sales and profit performance of your company that improved business results, are unique and/or deserve special recognition
  • Describe any sales productivity results (metrics such as sales per employee or sales per square foot) and strategies utilized that improved business performance, are unique and/or deserve special recognition.
  • Describe any results and strategies implemented to expand the scope of your business during the past year that improved business performance, are unique and/or deserve special recognition. (i.e. additional stores, increased or expanded departments, broader product lines, etc.)
  • Describe any results (such as productivity or customer service improvements) and strategies utilizing new technology or other innovations that improved business performance, are unique and/or deserve special recognition.
  • Describe any marketing initiatives (such as promotion, advertising, social media, etc.)that improved business performance, are unique and/or deserve special recognition.
  • What efforts have you employed in the past year to promote retailing as a profession or an industry? Please describe. (Can include speaking engagements, media interviews, hiring interns, etc.)
  • Please list any special community service accomplishments by you or your business during the past year, which deserve special recognition.
  • List any other pertinent information you'd like when describing your business results and strategies for 2023 vs. 2022 and for the first quarter of 2024.

  • OPTIONAL: You may email one letter of recommendation from someone other than your nominator to ndennis@alabamaretail.org OR mail to: Retailer of the Year, Alabama Retail Association P.O. Box 240669, Montgomery, AL 36124-0069 We will also accept brief video supplemental information. Email ndennis@alabamaretail.org for details. Email any attachments to ndennis@alabamaretail.org
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