eBay Canada is calling for sellers to apply for its 15th annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. In addition to naming an Entrepreneur of the Year, eBay Canada will award a Micro-Multinational of the Year and an Integrated Entrepreneur of the Year award. eBay will accept submissions until August 25, 2019, and will announce the winners in the fall.
We went back to the archives to find out who won the awards the first year. In this 2005 EcommerceBytes Newsflash article, we noted there were over 200 entrants from across Canada who were judged on their description of their eBay-based business, including the contribution eBay has made to their success, how they demonstrate eBay’s community values and the positive impact these values have had on their eBay business.
Mr. Francis Ochoco (eBay user ID urbanhuman) of Vancouver, British Columbia won the top spot that year.
The prizes awarded in 2005: First prize: $10,000 worth of eBay Anything Points; second prize: $5,000 in points; and third prize: $2,000 in points.
In related news, eBay announced the winners of the Shine Awards in the US last week. Taking the top spot was Jodi Rosenbaum of More Than Words, who was named Small Business of the Year, as we reported in this Newsflash article on Monday.
eBay Canada announcement follows:
It’s that time of year again, where we’re looking to celebrate and reward eBay entrepreneurial excellence in Canada with our 15th annual eBay Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Awards! We want to hear from you and learn about your eBay seller story. Submissions are accepted until August 25, 2019, so don’t delay. Go to ebay.ca/eoy for more information and to submit your story.
The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards recognize Canadian entrepreneurs who harness online commerce opportunities to build thriving businesses. It’s open to eBay business owners in Canada who sell full-time or part-time and meet the sales, listings, feedback and registration eligibility criteria.
PRIZING: In addition to cash prizes, each winner will receive a one-year eBay Store subscription upgrade, plus quarterly consultation sessions with an eBay Canada business development expert – all to help you continue to grow your business!
This year’s categories include:
Entrepreneur of the Year
An eBay seller who has built a successful business.
In addition to receiving a $3,000 prize, this year the winner will also get a one-year eBay Store subscription upgrade, plus quarterly consultation sessions with an eBay Canada business development expert.
Micro-Multinational of the Year
An eBay seller who has achieved great success selling beyond Canada’s borders.
In addition to receiving a $2,000 prize, this year the winner will also get a one-year eBay Store subscription upgrade, plus quarterly consultation sessions with an eBay Canada business development expert.
Integrated Entrepreneur of the Year
An eBay seller who has built a thriving business by integrating multiple retail channels.
In addition to receiving a $2,000 prize, this year the winner will also get a one-year eBay Store subscription upgrade, plus quarterly consultation sessions with an eBay Canada business development expert.
The winners in each category will be announced in the fall.
SOURCE: eBay Canada Announcement
