Commercial Player of the Year

Commercial Player of the Year

This award recognizes the invaluable retail, F&B, leisure, and service concepts that make our commercial spaces come alive! We will honor both establish brands and new concepts in 4 categories, that can showcase innovation and growth in the Nordic market over the past 12 month.

When are the winners elected?
🇩🇰 Denmark Awards: 3 April 2025 / 🇫🇮 Finland Awards: 10 April 2025 / 🇸🇪 Sweden Awards: 8 May 2025 / 🇳🇴 Norway Awards: 3 June 2025
Nordic Finale: 4 September 2025

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Award Categories

Retail Concept of the year

This award recognizes established retail brands for their exceptional performances over the past 12 months. The jury will consider innovation, sales and development of new physical locations. This category is open to retailers from all sectors.
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F&B Concept of the year

This award recognizes established food & beverage brands for their exceptional performances over the past 12 months. The jury will consider innovation, sales and development of new units. This category is open to restaurant chains and brands.
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Service Concept of the year

This category rewards service and leisure brands for their originality and exceptional performances over the past 12 months. The jury will consider innovation, sales and the development of new units. This category is open to leisure and service operators.
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New Brand of the year

This award recognizes new brands that has established one or more units within the past 3 years in the Nordic market. The jury will consider originality of concept, achievements, entrepreneurial spirit and long-term development plans. This category is open to brands from all sectors.
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Meet the Jury

Maria Ahlestål
Henriette Johansson
Patrik Engman
Nina Sundberg
Jonas Reinholdsson

Swedish Jury
Maria Ahleståhl, CEO, Ahleståhl & Co
Henriette Johansson, Business Area Manager, Vasakronan
Patrik Engman, CEO, Engnes Development
Nina Sundberg, Director Leasing Sweden, Citycon
Jonas Reinholdsson, Founder of O’Learys, Retail Consultant

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Veera Luostarinen

Johanna Harjunmaa
Terhi Ahokas
Eva Rehnström
Maria Kelter

Finnish Jury
Veera Luostarinen, Senior Leasing Manager, Sponda
Johanna Harjunmaa, Account Director, Realidea
Terhi Ahokas, Senior Headhunter, InHunt Group
Eva Rehnström, Head of Retail, Rituals Cosmetics Finland
Maria Kelter, Asiakkuusjohtaja Suunnittelutoimisto, Amerikka

Application form

2025: NCSC Awards Commercial Player

Commercial Player of the year

As the winner will go on to compete in the Nordic Finale, we kindly ask you to provide your answers in English, but you may fill out the form in Swedish, Danish, Finnish or Norwegian if you prefer.

app. 200 words

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Rules and Assessment

The commercial player must be operational in at least one Nordic country. There are no restrictions for a winner to enter the competition and win the following year. 

Winners are elected by a jury appointed by NCSC, and consist of 3-5 industry professionals. Each jury member assesses the contributions individually based on set evaluation criteria. In case of disagreement, the jury chair has the casting vote. Each jury chair in each category and country will take part in the Nordic jury group.

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