The Shopware Visionary Award honors B2B and B2C businesses that don’t just sell–they lead, innovate, and shape commerce. These pioneers fuse technology with creativity and ideas with impact.
Follow the key dates of the Shopware Visionary Award – from nomination to celebration. Here’s what to expect along the way.
Deadline: 31 March, 2026
Time to act: Nominate the shop you think should win the Shopware Visionary Award.
March 16 - April 10, 2026
Time to wait: This time is used to look through all the amazing nominees and create a shortlist out of it.
13 - 26 April, 2026
Time to act: Register an account at the Community Hub and use the chance to vote for up to three winners. Vote now!
April 27 - June 9, 2026
Time to wait: Based on the six finalists selected via Community Hub, the jury will choose the three winners of the Shopware Visionary Award.
June 10, 2026
Time to celebrate: At this years SCD in Cologne, the winners will be announced and celebrated.
Including a digital online badge for maximum visibility.
A donation check to support a good cause.
The award title is visible and usable for one year.
The three winners of the Shopware Visionary Award 2026 will be chosen from the Community Hub finalists by a jury made up of Shopware’s leadership team. Together, they bring a deep understanding of commerce, technology, and innovation.
Sebastian Hamann
Founder & Co-CEO
Mark Stanley
The criteria for the Shopware Visionary Award is divided into three sections: Excellence, Emotion, and Efficiency. A business doesn’t need to meet all three criteria to be eligible. However, it should demonstrate strength in at least one of these areas. In the application, nominees should clearly explain how they fulfill the selected criteria.
Fast, flexible, future-ready. Transform complex business needs into high-performing operations.
Emotion– powered by data, driven by innovation. Stand out with industry-leading commerce experiences.
Efficiency redefined. Intuition perfected. Cut your long-term TCO with advanced process optimization.
Visionary ideas, exceptional impact: Discover the first winners of the Shopware Visionary Award in 2025.
At the Shopware Community Day 2025, the Shopware Visionary Award was presented for the very first time. Discover the three winning merchants and why they are true pioneers in digital commerce.
