BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Etsy, the global
marketplace for unique and creative goods, today announced the
inaugural launch of the Etsy Design Awards, a global competition
that will recognize the work of extraordinary creatives from around
the world. Eligible Etsy sellers across multiple areas of expertise
are invited to submit their application before May 28, 2019 at 11:59 pm
ET at EtsyDesignAwards.com for a chance to win $15,000 USD, a dazzling trophy, and a bundle of
marketing and business prizes.
An expert panel of judges comprised of internationally
recognized tastemakers and entrepreneurs--including writer and
actor Dan Levy, style expert
Joe Zee, author & artist Garance
Doré, interior designer Sophie
Robinson, décor expert Holly
Becker, fashion designer Anavila Misra and Etsy's own
Dayna Isom Johnson-- will name one
Etsy seller the Etsy Design Award Grand Prize Winner while five
others will be named the winners in each featured category. The
winners will be revealed in September
2019.
"I'm thrilled to be joining some of the best in the business as
a judge for the first-ever Etsies, and I am even more excited to
uncover some of the highest-quality items on Etsy," Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's Trend Expert. "Our
seller community is made up of some of the most talented and
creative people in the world, and they deserve to be recognized.
With so many incredibly unique and beautiful items on Etsy, this
definitely won't be an easy decision to make."
Between May 14, 2019 and
May 28, 2019, eligible sellers are
invited to submit a single handmade or vintage item in one of the
five award categories: Inventive Decor, Signature Style, Festive
Celebrations, Earth-Friendly and Creative Collaborations. Winners
will be chosen based on quality, creativity, utility, "wow" factor,
personal story and branding.
To enter and for further details on prizing, categories,
eligibility and the Official Rules, visit EtsyDesignAwards.com.
About Etsy
Etsy, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETSY) is the global
marketplace for unique and creative goods. Our mission is to keep
commerce human, and we're committed to using the power of business
to strengthen communities and empower people. We connect millions
of buyers and sellers from nearly every country in the world.
Buyers come to Etsy to be inspired and delighted by items that are
crafted and curated by creative entrepreneurs. For sellers, we
offer a range of tools and services that address key business
needs.
Etsy was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
Press contact:
Sarah Ponthieu, Global
Communications
press@etsy.com
View original
content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/etsy-announces-first-ever-global-design-awards-300849038.html
SOURCE Etsy