Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM

We’re proud to announce the finalists for the first-ever UK Commerce Awards for Publishers (CAPS) — a night dedicated to recognising the publishers, editors, and strategists shaping the future of affiliate.

With over 50 submissions across 7 categories, this year’s shortlist highlights the creativity, impact, and innovation taking place across the UK commerce publishing landscape.

Winners for all 9 awards will be revealed on Thursday, 5 June at L’Oscar London.

• Best Newcomer*
• Highest Growth*
• Best Home Article

• Best Fashion Article
• Best Evergreen Article
• Best Seasonal Event Article

• Best Commerce Editor 
• Commerce Champion
• Commerce Publisher of the Year

Have you been shortlisted? You can access social asset templates here to share the news on LinkedIn!

* Decided by Skimlinks' data

Awarded to the site that has worked with Skimlinks for less than 12 months and achieved the best performance.

Awarded to the publisher who has achieved the fastest growth in the past 12 months.

Awarded to the publisher who has published the best article within the home vertical.

Awarded to the publisher who has published the best article within the fashion vertical.

Awarded to the publisher who has published the best Evergreen article, an article that has been live for over 90 days and continues to drive revenue.

The award will recognise the publisher who has created the most creative seasonal event article around an event, including Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Black Friday, Christmas, etc. 

Awarded to the editor who has powered the best commerce content within their organisation.

Awarded to an individual who has championed commerce content in their organisation. 

Overall award for the UK publisher with the best commerce strategy over the past 12 months. 

The CAPS Judging Panel includes esteemed journalists and figures from across the affiliate marketing industry. 

Matt Higgins 
Managing Partner, Addressable Media & Total Commerce

Sol Wilkinson

Editorial Manager

Linda O'Connell
SVP, UK & Ireland

Valeria Alesiani
VP, Publisher Partnerships EMEA

Helen Southgate

Chief Strategy Officer

Shortlisted? Supporting a nominee? Just want to join the celebration? All guests must RSVP individually to be added to the guest list. Reach out to your AM to access the RSVP form.

Have you been shortlisted? You can access social asset templates here to share the news on LinkedIn!