Submitting your entries for the Asia eCommerce Awards is simple and completely online. The entry submission deadline is 7 June 2024 at 23:59 hrs.

To ensure that your entries are submitted successfully and are given the attention they deserve, here are a few items to take note of when preparing your entries.

• Firstly, download and read the follow Entry Guidelines and the instructions and specific category requirements to ensure your entries are submitted successfully.
• Please download and use the Core Submission Template provided to prepare your Entry Submission Document.
• All entries, supporting documents, and required items can be submitted via the “I’m Ready to Enter” link at the bottom of this page.
• Entrants are strongly encouraged to gather all entry materials like photos, videos and charts before starting the entry process.
• Please ensure that all details you enter into the Entry Details are CONSISTENT with the details on the Core Submission Document you upload.
• Upon submission deadline, all entry details, including company names, credits and so on, are FINAL and cannot be changed and / or transferred to another party.
• Please include an event photo or image that represents your entry in your submission that can be used on all marketing material, on the screen on the night of the awards, and in the magazine etc.

7 June 2024, 23:59hrs

Your entry will be evaluated on the following three key areas for the Best eCommerce Categories (Brands and Marketplaces/eRetailers). Please read the Entry Guidelines for full descriptions:

Performance (Max 500 words) 40%
Outline the commercial performance of your company over the awards period – what makes this significant and unique?

Product (Max 500 words) 40%
Detail how you have developed your product and services offering over the awards period – what makes this significant and compelling?

Perspective (Max 500 words) 20%
Elaborate on how your company has demonstrated innovation and thought-leadership over the past year.

For all Campaign/Use of Tech and eCommerce Enabler categories, your entry will be evaluated on the following four key areas (please read the Entry Guidelines for full descriptions):

Creation and Planning (Max 500 words) 20%

• A clear description of the business/campaign/product objectives during the planning and designing process
• A demonstration of innovative idea(s) and how the idea differs from existing ideas: will it alter the way other businesses/brands develop their ideas in the future?
• A demonstration of how the creative work has delivered a competitive advantage.

Development (Max 500 words) 30%

• Evidence of engaging, relevant and appropriate content for the identified audience/product.
• Framework of the structure, the organisation of content, and the prioritisation of information so it is consistent, intuitive and transparent.
• High quality design which emphasises functionality and anticipates a wide diversity of user needs.

Execution and Innovation (Max 500 words) 30%

• The execution catered to the needs of consumers and created a delightful user experience.
• User interaction with the solution was seamless and consistent.
• The work was consistent with the original idea and demonstrates innovation.
• The work was significant and compelling when compared with the market.

Results (Max. 500 words) 20%

• Personalised flow of information to allow a better customer experience.
• High customer engagement with online shop and social accounts.
• High conversion rates, excellent SEO.
• Demonstrable ROI, etc.

For eCommerce Team of the Year – Agency / Brand (42-43)
Please write a maximum 2,000 words (total) including evidence to support and address each of the specific category criteria bullet points outlined in the ‘categories & criteria’ section of the Entry Guidelines. Please ensure all areas mentioned are covered within your submission as the jury will be looking for these details. Each bullet point will hold a maximum potential value of 10 points.

• The eligibility period of work submitted is from June 2023 to May 2024. Entries should reflect work and results achieved during this period.
• Categories are open to brands, retailers and their respective agencies and enablers. Agencies and vendors may also submit entries on behalf of their clients.
• Entries are sought from all countries in Asia and Oceania.
• Entrants must have an office in the eligible region and work must have been carried out for a local and / or global market that includes at least one of the eligible countries.
• Entrants may submit entries across multiple categories but should outline how each fit the specific category at hand. There is no limit to the number of entries an entrant may submit

Standard rate: SGD 349 per entry 
Price is exclusive of Government Service Tax (GST).
GST is only applicable to entries from Singapore-based companies.

Payment methods:
Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX). All entries are non-refundable.

• Entry fees are non-refundable.
• Entries will not be considered for judging if payment has not been received when judging commences.
• The judges’ decisions are final.
• Without prior notice, MARKETING-INTERACTIVE reserves the right to merge categories or dissolve any categories should it be deemed necessary. Should a category or categories be dissolved, entries in that category / categories will not be refunded.
• Should your entry be shortlisted, your entry details found on the online registration site will be reflected on the website, trophy (presented on the awards night, should you win) and/ or any other awards-related materials.
• Please note that after the submission deadline, all details on the entry submission form, including company names, credits and so on, are FINAL and cannot be changed and/ or transferred to another party. Any changes made after submission will be charged 10% of the entry fee per change.
• Finalists need to be present, or appoint a representative to be present, at the awards gala dinner in order to receive their trophy(ies) in case they win.
• Please refer to the full terms & conditions in the Entry Guidelines.

• The entrant agrees that MARKETING-INTERACTIVE or Lighthouse Independent Media Pte Ltd will not accept responsibility for errors or omissions reproduced in the presentation of MARKETING-INTERACTIVE or for work lost or corrupted under any circumstances.
• Any confidential information should be written in red font or highlighted in red. Any text in red font or highlighted in red will not be disseminated beyond the judging panel in any way.
• The entrant otherwise grants MARKETING-INTERACTIVE permission to show material from the entries at the awards presentation, in the magazine and at such times as deemed appropriate.
• Entries done in any other format may not be accepted.
• Any invalid or incomplete submissions will be subject to a penalty deduction of your total score.
• All judges are bound by a non-disclosure agreement covering confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and contact with entrants. To ensure a fair result, judges will not have access to entries submitted by their own organisation or that of their competitors