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Thank you for applying to the eBay for Business Awards 2026!
Summary: A participant expressed gratitude for the numerous inspiring businesses that applied for the eBay for Business Awards 2026, which had an extended application deadline to accommodate more entries. The process includes various judging stages from July to September, culminating in public voting and final decisions. Winners will receive significant prizes, including cash, support, promotional credits, and more. The judging criteria focus on authentic stories, impact, innovation, and future vision. Participants are encouraged to monitor their emails for updates and announcements.
Firstly, thank you for taking the time to share your story with us. We've received an incredible number of applications this year and are delighted to see so many inspiring businesses enter the awards. To give even more sellers the opportunity to apply, we also extended the application deadline (17 July).
What happens next?
Our judging process takes place over the coming weeks and consists of several stages before this year's winners are announced.
20 July - 28 August – Review applicants
Our internal judging panel will carefully review every application and select the shortlisted sellers for each award category.
31 August – 17 September – Public voting opens
Once the shortlist has been announced, voting will open to the eBay Community and the wider public, giving everyone the opportunity to support their favourite sellers.
21 September – 25 September – Final judging
Our internal judges will review the shortlisted applications, combining their scores with the public vote to determine this year's winners.
28 September – 2 October – Winners notified
All winners will be contacted privately before any public announcements are made.
What's up for grabs?
Seven outstanding sellers will each receive:
£10,000 cash prize
Dedicated 1:1 Marketplace Advisor support
£1,000 Promoted Listings Priority credit
A professionally produced eBay Seller Stories video
An invitation to an exclusive VIP eBay celebration event in London
What are the judges looking for?
As our judges begin reviewing applications, they'll be looking for sellers who can clearly demonstrate:
An authentic story – What inspired your business, and what makes your journey unique?
Real impact – Share your achievements, milestones and measurable results.
Innovation – Show how you've embraced new ideas, tools or ways of growing your business.
Vision for the future – Tell us how winning would help take your business to the next level.
Thank you again
We appreciate every application and the time you've invested in sharing your business journey with us.
Good luck, and keep an eye on your inbox over the coming weeks!
Your eBay Team
