Announcement of Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards finalists for 2022
The finalists have been announced for this year’s 2022 Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS Awards), recognizing the achievements of online retailers in Australia.
With significant changes in the way retailers have operated over the past two years, the awards are an opportunity to celebrate innovation and talent within the online retail industry. The sudden shift to online retail has created both challenges and opportunities, and this year’s finalists will showcase some of the transformation strategies and their retailers from across Australia.
The ORIAS jury of experts examines, promotes and rewards innovation and business excellence. This year’s judging panel includes Chief Judge Peter Knock (National Online Retailers Association) and additional judges Rose Yip (Australia Post), Emma Sharley (Sharley Consulting), Matt Newell (The General Store), Louisa Simpson (Practical eCommerce Consulting ), Mark Baarste (markbaarste.com) and Matt Smith (online retailer).
Event organizers say this year there have been more participants than ever before competing for the ultimate retail titles. Previous high profile winners have included Showpo, Winning Appliances, Booktopia, TinyMe and Dan Murphys.
There are also more categories than ever before, with categories ranging from Best Multi-Channel Retailer to Best Online Marketing. There is also the coveted People’s Choice Award which is ORIAS’ only customer-voted category, recognizing small and large Australian online retailers preferred by online shoppers.
“Given the past two years we’ve had and some of the incredible digital transformations we’ve seen in the retail landscape, this year’s finalists and winners will truly show the agility, creativity and drive for results that so many people have in the retail industry,” says Matt Smith, events director for the online retailer and ORIAS judge.
“It’s very exciting to be back in person to celebrate all the incredible work that has been done over the past year in the retail space and to celebrate not only this year’s winners and finalists, but also the 2021 winners who missed a physical event last year.”
The nominations are as follows:
Best B2B Online Retailer:
Cargo Crew
Baskets with bite
Hero Pack
Seal
Urban Ritual
EVERYTHING
Best Community Initiative – Community Service Award:
Adorn cosmetics
Aim for zero
Good360 Australia
i=Edit
Prized Life
showpo
Best Multi-Channel Retailer:
Amart Furniture
Barbecues galore
Activated Cotton
Domino’s Pizza Companies
tigerlily
Winning Appliances
Best Online Retail Marketing:
Appliances Online
Lovehoney
Lyre’s Spirit Co
Naked Wines Australia
Salvos Stores
showpo
Best phygital initiative:
Bailey Nelson
Cue Clothing Co
Inspirational holidays
Mobile tire store
Naked Wines Australia
super cheap car
Best Pureplay Retailer:
Appliances Online
Babyboo Fashion
booktopia
Designerex
Lovehoney
showpo
Best Small Independent Retailer:
Adventure Snacks
Amino Z
Luxury Botanicals
Hero Pack
Kavalri Jewelry
A PLAY
Best Social Commerce Initiative:
Hello Molly
MESHKI
Miss Amara
showpo
Spend With Us – Buy From A Bush Company
Sainte-Frock
Customer Service Excellence:
Appliances Online
bird’s Nest
Miss Amara
Oz Hair & Beauty
Salvos Stores
showpo
Industry Recognition:
Brendan Sweeney
Hanno Comazzetto
Jane Lu
Kirsten Kore
Paul Waddy
Travis Wright
International Conqueror:
Activated Cotton
Lyre’s Spirit Co
MESHKI
Penfolds Wines
Quadruple locking
showpo
Champion of technology:
Amart Furniture
Karma
Activated Cotton
Hello Molly
optus
showpo
AUSTRALIA POST PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
Small businesses with less than 100,000 annual revenues:
just creations
lone star
Ruby’s Home Store
Slim Mama Co.
Tara’s chocolate bar
The type 1 foundation
Small retailer with over $100,000 in annual revenue:
4 Ingredients
Clothing made in Australia
Australian working dog rescue
Jess Keeli Creative
Swim by Elly
Woohoo Body
Large retailer with over $1 million in annual revenue:
baby bee
Berserk
bulk nutrients
Kogan.com
KB
THE ICONIC
The event will take place in the ICC Grand Ballroom on July 21.
