eBay for Business Awards 2026: seven £10,000 seller prizes

Entry checklist

• Be at least 18 and represent a UK-registered company.
• Be registered as a business-to-consumer seller on eBay.co.uk before entering and avoid a below-standard seller rating.
• Submit the required business information and either a written entry of up to 2,000 characters or a video of up to two minutes.

How to enter

1. Choose the award category that best matches the business.
2. Prepare a concise written or video submission explaining the business, progress and use of eBay.
3. Submit before August 28 and remain available if shortlisted for the public-vote and judging stages.

The entry should show a real business story

Applicants provide business details and explain what makes the company distinctive, how it has developed and how eBay supports its activity. The form accepts either a written response of up to 2,000 characters or a video no longer than two minutes.

A specific example is more useful than a generic sales pitch. Evidence of growth, customer impact, product expertise or resilience can help the judges understand the business within the tight format limits.

Eligibility depends on business-seller status

The entrant must represent a UK-registered company and be registered on eBay.co.uk as a business-to-consumer seller before entering. Sellers whose account is rated below standard do not meet the published eligibility conditions.

Because the award is tied to the seller account, the contact person should have authority to enter on behalf of the company and to accept publicity or prize conditions if selected.

Shortlisting is followed by voting and panel review

The judging process first identifies shortlisted businesses. The final outcome then combines online public votes with the judging panel’s assessment, each contributing half of the result.

Public support matters, but it cannot replace the panel score. Shortlisted sellers should prepare to share the approved voting page without using prohibited incentives or misleading claims.

The prize combines money with practical seller support

Each of the seven winners receives £10,000, three months of one-to-one Marketplace Advisor support and £1,000 in Promoted Listings credit. The advertising credit is tied to eBay services rather than paid as extra cash.

The official terms govern how and when the credit can be used. Winners should review account requirements and any tax or accounting consequences before allocating the award.

Important limits and checks

• Seven category winners are selected.
• The final decision combines 50% online voting and 50% judging-panel assessment.
• Each category prize includes £10,000, three months of Marketplace Advisor support and £1,000 in Promoted Listings credit.

Official source and verification

The information above was checked against the organizer’s official rules or campaign page on June 25, 2026. The official source remains controlling if the organizer publishes a correction.