Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the beating heart of eBay and the backbone of the UK’s economy and vibrant communities. The eBay for Business Awards is an opportunity to recognise the hard work of inspirational businesses - and to give a little something back to hopefully further their success.
For the seventh instalment of the awards, we had hundreds upon hundreds of amazing applicants, making for an incredibly tight competition! But after thousands of public votes and hours of deliberation from our eBay judges, we can safely say that this year’s winners are an exceptional group that demonstrate the brilliance and diversity of UK business.
So, without further ado, please meet our winners of the 2023 eBay for Business Awards!
Social Impact Award - Winner: Isabel Hospice
Our Social Impact Award recognises businesses that enrich their communities and lend a helping hand to those who need it most, stopping at nothing to lead the way to a fairer, more sustainable world.
The winner is the brilliant Isabel Hospice, whose eBay arm of the business is combined with other selfless initiatives and sectors to raise funds for the free palliative care and patient support provided by the hospice.
Community Contribution Award - Winner: Jon Luc YT
Our Community Contribution Award recognises outstanding contributions to the eBay community, celebrating businesses that are always willing to share their wisdom and lend a helping hand to other sellers.
The winner, Jon Luc YT, is the perfect embodiment of this award, with his ongoing commitment to empowering his thousands of followers to grow their own businesses, while also providing an important support network.
Business Growth Award - Winner: Vintage Honey Pots
Our Business Growth Award recognises bold businesses that have seized opportunities and embraced the tools at their disposal to unlock new revenue streams or elevate existing ones to deliver a real upsurge in growth.
By re-evaluating its approach and embracing various eBay tools and programmes, our winner was able to exceed its total sales figures for the whole of 2022 in the first 6 months of 2023! Congratulations, Vintage Honey Pots!
eBay Pioneer Award - Winner: Phil Comics
The eBay Pioneer Award recognises a longstanding, upstanding seller that has been there every step of the way - taking advantage of all that eBay has to offer to be the star of their own success story.
Not only has the winner, Phil Comics, been selling on eBay for over 23 years, his ability to evolve with the times and consistently delight customers has built a brand that is revered throughout the collectables category.
Above & Beyond Award - Winners: Found So Pretty & Travelruss GB Stamps
The Above & Beyond Award recognises businesses that go above and beyond for their customers - with an extensive list of outstanding feedback, which is testament to their unwavering commitment to customer service.
The first of our two winners, Found So Pretty, is truly dedicated to going above and beyond for her customers. She’s a firm believer of being kind in life and business - and this clearly shows with her efforts to support customers in whichever way she can.
Our second winner, Travelruss GB Stamps, has built an amazing business centred on his dedication to customer service, with little touches helping to deliver a big impact - and thousands upon thousands of positive Feedback!
Start-Up Award - Winners: Fro Seeds, Luxury Designer Bag & PreLoved Tech
Our Start-Up Award recognises businesses that have combined the power of imagination, innovation and steely determination to start a successful business, which has also been able to impact the world in a meaningful way.
Our first winner, Fro Seeds, is one exciting start-up to look out for, with a purpose-driven business and instantly recognisable brand that was born from a passion for organic gardening and sustainable living.
Our second winner, Luxury Designer Bag, is an inspirational small business, not only for her amazing products that are always beautifully displayed, but for a wider commitment to circular fashion and driving positive change!
Our final winner, PreLoved Tech, is a shining example of a business that was forced to pivot during the pandemic, but hasn’t looked back since! But more commendable is PreLoved Tech’s phenomenal contribution to keeping countless items out of landfill.
Be sure to visit ebayawards.com in the coming weeks for a more in-depth dive into the inspirational stories behind our winners!
In the meantime, we’d like to say a huge thank you to every business that took the time to enter. We can’t state enough just how tight the competition was this year - and it’s been truly heartening to hear so many stories of success and overcoming adversity from incredible businesses that trade on eBay.
We look forward to hearing your stories next year!
