RSJ Retail Leaders Awards 2026

Recognising the builders. Honouring the brave.

Nominations are now open for the RSJ Retail Leaders Awards 2026. Recognise a retail founder or leader who has built with purpose, scaled with integrity, and led with vision.

Award categories 2026

Eight categories. One standard: real builders.

Category 01

Retail Founder of the Year · India

Recognising outstanding founder-led retail businesses in India.

Category 02

Retail Founder of the Year · International

Celebrating exceptional retail founders from across the world.

Category 03

Retail Innovator of the Year

Bold thinking reshaping the retail experience.

Category 04

Best Omnichannel Retailer

Seamless physical and digital retail excellence.

Category 05

Emerging Retail Brand

Exciting new brands making their mark.

Category 06

Retail Community Champion

Leaders building the retail community.

Category 07

Women Retail Leader of the Year

Learning from the women founders who are breaking retail barriers.

Category 08

Sustainable Retailer of the Year

Honouring environmentally responsible retail businesses.

₹5,000Per nomination
30 SepNomination deadline 2026
Dec 2026Winners at RSJ Conclave, Chennai

RSJ nomination form

Who are you nominating?

Tell us about a retail founder or leader who deserves global recognition. Your nomination takes 5 minutes and could change their story forever. Our team will contact you to complete the nomination and the fee.