skummunity Awards
2026

Every year, we celebrate the people who make the skummunity, and the promo industry, better. The skummunity Awards honor commonsku customers who lead with creativity, generosity, and innovation.

These awards recognize the distributors and suppliers who not only drive big results but also lift others up along the way. The thinkers, the doers, and the connectors shaping the future of our industry.

Submissions Are Now Closed.

Distributor Community Champion Award

Recognizing a distributor who embodies the heart of the skummunity — someone who gives freely, shares ideas openly, and uplifts others with positivity and purpose. This person champions collaboration, creativity, and kindness, making our community stronger with every conversation and connection.

Ideal nominee: A distributor known for helping peers succeed — whether through mentorship, idea sharing, or active engagement in the skummunity.

Supplier Community Champion Award

Honoring a supplier who goes above and beyond to support and elevate their distributor partners. They’re the ones who respond with enthusiasm, share knowledge generously, and approach every collaboration with authenticity and care. This award celebrates the supplier who truly embodies partnership in action.

Ideal nominee: A supplier known for building strong relationships, empowering customers, and contributing positively to the skummunity spirit.

Distributor Entrepreneur of the Year

This award celebrates the distributor whose entrepreneurial journey inspires us all. Through grit, creativity, and perseverance, they’ve turned challenges into opportunities — growing their business and proving that big dreams (and bold risks) pay off.

Ideal nominee: A distributor founder or leader who has demonstrated significant growth, innovation, or impact over the past year.

Shops Innovation Leader Award

Honoring a distributor who’s transforming client experiences through creative, high-performing Shops. They blend strong merchandising, marketing flair, and smart use of ecommerce tools to drive serious sales growth and client engagement.

Ideal nominee: A distributor who’s mastered the commonsku Shops feature — building standout merch stores that wow clients and drive results.

Supplier Connected Workflow Award

Celebrating a supplier who’s embracing the future of a fully connected promo workflow. This leader streamlines the entire workflow — from idea to invoice — making life easier for their distributor partners through speed, accuracy, and transparency.

Ideal nominee: A supplier innovating through PromoStandards, API integrations, or other workflow tools that improve collaboration and customer experience.