Award categories:- Best Place to Work - recognizing a retail workplace that exemplifies Minnesota values and commitment to employees
- Customer Experience - recognizing an outstanding or innovate customer experience program or culture
- Advocate of the Year - recognizing an individual helping elected officials understand the value of retail in our state and communities
- Lifetime/Outstanding Achievement - recognizing an individual who over the course of her/his career leads in the industry
- Retail Community of the Year - recognizing a community that comes together to create an exceptional retail or community experience
- Retailer of the Year - recognizing a retailer for their outstanding performance
- Retail Employee of the Year - recognizing a retail employee that exemplifies an attitude and commitment toward serving customers and leading in their organization
- Retail Innovation - recognizing a unique and innovative approach surrounding a product, service or project in Minnesota
- Social Responsibility - recognizing a demonstrated commitment to sustainability or culture
- Vendor Partner of the Year - recognizing an organization supporting retailers with a true partnership at its core