Eisner Retailer Award Current Info
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2013 Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award
Call for Nominations
The Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, presented under the auspices of Comic-Con International: San Diego, is given to an individual retail store that has done an outstanding job of supporting the comic art medium both in the community and within the industry at large. Nominations for 2013 are now closed. The finalists for the award will be announced the week of Comic-Con International on this website; the recipient of the award will be announced as part of the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards on Friday, July 19 during Comic-Con.
GUIDELINES for nomination include:
- Any retail store established in business for at least two years is eligible to be nominated.
- Anyone—retailers, professionals, fans—may place a name in nomination.
- A panel of industry judges selects a group of finalists to be subjected to an in-depth examination based on the award criteria. Recipient will be announced as part of the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards at Comic-Con International on Friday, July 19, 2013.
- Previous winners [2] are not eligible for nomination.
CRITERIA for judging include:
- Supporting a wide variety of innovative material.
- Providing opportunities for creators’ material to reach buyers; stocking a diverse inventory.
- Knowledge: Working to stay informed on retailing as well as on the comics field.
- Community activity: Promoting comics to the community; maintaining relationships with schools and libraries; keeping active in social, business, and arts community organizations.
- Quality of store image: Using innovative display approaches; using store design creatively.
- Adhering to standard ethical business practices.