Tuesday, 19th July 2011, 10:25am

Behind every successful catalogue or online retailer is a dedicated team of suppliers, on hand to lend support every step of the way.

The ECMOD Direct Commerce Awards, held annually during the ECMOD Direct Commerce Show, recognise the hard work and effort suppliers to the direct commerce sector put into securing the success of their clients. This year, cataloguers and online retailers are invited to nominate those suppliers who have gone the extra mile in up to 14 categories, including a new Lifetime Achievement Award.

Show your support by voting. It's free! To nominate your chosen suppliers, download the official form (http://bit.ly/SOYA11). All entries must be received by 6pm on Friday, 7th October 2011.

The ECMOD Supplier of the Year Awards, in association with Data Driven Business Week and supported by Rising Media, CatEx Direct Commerce Association and Direct Commerce magazine, will be held on Wednesday 30th November at the Business Design Centre in Islington as part of the ECMOD Direct Commerce Show.

This year’s categories are:

Best 3rd Party Order Fulfilment
Best Creative & Design Service
Best Mail Delivery Solution
Best International Support Service
Best Home Delivery Service/Solution
Best Web & Digital Development Services
Best Print Production Service
Best Media Planning Service
Best Technology Solution
Most Effective Website Optimiser
Most Effective Online Campaign Optimiser
Most Effective Use of Predictive Analytics
Most Valuable Contribution to Business Through Data
Lifetime Achievement Award

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About ECMOD
The ECMOD brand is synonymous with high-level educational, information sharing, networking, and supplier sourcing for businesses engaged in catalogue, online and multichannel retailing, including those that market specifically to business customers.

Founded in 1990, it is the most highly regarded annual Conference and Exhibition for executives engaged in the catalogue and home shopping sector.

For more information about the ECMOD Supplier of the Year Awards contact Jenny Squire, jenny@ecmod.com, 01271 866112.