Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/gcva-reveals-shortlist-for-hall-of-fame-awards-2026-6c8b6152f7ff/ --- description: The July announcement identified nominees across ten categories and set out how panel scoring differs from the membership vote for individual awards. title: GCVA reveals its 2026 Hall of Fame shortlist and explains the judging process image: https://giftcard.news/images/social/v1/gcva-reveals-2026-hall-fame-shortlist-explains-judging-process-f3f713f8bb86804fd63c865200f80046.jpg --- 1. [Home](https://giftcard.news/) 2. [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) # GCVA reveals its 2026 Hall of Fame shortlist and explains the judging process The July announcement identified nominees across ten categories and set out how panel scoring differs from the membership vote for individual awards. By [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) July 21, 2026 2 min read Share [ ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fgcva-reveals-shortlist-for-hall-of-fame-awards-2026-6c8b6152f7ff%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dx%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&text=GCVA%20reveals%20its%202026%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20shortlist%20and%20explains%20the%20judging%20process "X") [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fgcva-reveals-shortlist-for-hall-of-fame-awards-2026-6c8b6152f7ff%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dlinkedin%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "LinkedIn") [ ](https://wa.me/?text=GCVA%20reveals%20its%202026%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20shortlist%20and%20explains%20the%20judging%20process%20https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fgcva-reveals-shortlist-for-hall-of-fame-awards-2026-6c8b6152f7ff%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dwhatsapp%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "WhatsApp") ![Official GCVA Hall of Fame Awards 2026 shortlist artwork](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/gcva-reveals-2026-hall-fame-shortlist-explains-judging-process-official-awards-artwork-w1200.webp) Official artwork announcing the July 2026 shortlist. Photo: Gift Card & Voucher Association The [Gift Card & Voucher Association](https://giftcard.news/organization/gift-card-and-voucher-association/) published its 2026 Hall of Fame Awards shortlist on July 21, alongside an explanation of its judging process. The announcement covered ten categories spanning products, manufacturing, retailers, service providers and individual contributions. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) ## Selected categories from the shortlist Scroll left or right to see all columns __Selected categories from the shortlist__ | Category | Shortlisted entries | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Best Industry Innovation | [Amazon](https://giftcard.news/company/amazon/); [Sainsbury’s](https://giftcard.news/company/sainsbury-s/) and [Argos](https://giftcard.news/company/argos/); [Thames Technology](https://giftcard.news/company/thames-technology/) | | Best B2B Product or Service | [ASDA for Business](https://giftcard.news/company/asda/) and [InComm Payments](https://giftcard.news/company/incomm-payments/); [Virgin Experience Days](https://giftcard.news/company/virgin-experience-days/) and [Edenred Payment Solutions](https://giftcard.news/company/edenred-payment-solutions/); [Merit Incentives](https://giftcard.news/company/merit-incentives/) | | Best B2C Product or Service | Edenred Payment Solutions, [New Look](https://giftcard.news/company/new-look/) and [Voucher Express](https://giftcard.news/company/voucher-express/); [Tillo](https://giftcard.news/company/tillo/) and [Quidco](https://giftcard.news/company/quidco/); [Everup](https://giftcard.news/company/everup/); [Lifestyle Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/company/lifestyle-gift-cards/) | | Service Provider of the Year | [BHN](https://giftcard.news/company/blackhawk-network/); [epay](https://giftcard.news/company/epay/); Tillo | ## How the association described judging For categories one to eight, the GCVA described panels of three or four judges. Judges could not assess a category entered by their own company, and two judges from the same company could not share a panel. Entries were scored on ambition, outcome, communication, involvement and value, followed by panel discussion. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) The Rising Star and Honoured Industry Contributor categories followed a different route: an internal shortlist and a membership vote. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) ## Reading the list as an industry signal The selected categories show several joint entries, reflecting the combination of retailer, distribution and technology work behind a gift-card proposition. They are nominations, not a league table of sales, customer satisfaction or market share. The July announcement scheduled the awards celebration for September 17 at the Underglobe in London. This article records the shortlist stage and does not infer the eventual winners. The full nomination list is available in the source. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) For buyers researching the market, nomination can be a reason to examine a programme more closely. It does not establish that the same product is suitable for a different retailer, workforce or distribution channel. Implementation, coverage and commercial terms still need to be assessed for that particular use. ## Sources and documents ExpandCollapse * [\[S01\] GCVA Hall of Fame Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed](https://gcva.co.uk/news/gcva-hall-of-fame-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/?utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news) — gcva.co.uk ## In this article ### Companies * [Amazon](https://giftcard.news/company/amazon/) * [Argos](https://giftcard.news/company/argos/) * [Asda](https://giftcard.news/company/asda/) * [Blackhawk Network](https://giftcard.news/company/blackhawk-network/) * [Edenred Payment Solutions](https://giftcard.news/company/edenred-payment-solutions/) * [Everup](https://giftcard.news/company/everup/) * [InComm Payments](https://giftcard.news/company/incomm-payments/) * [Lifestyle Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/company/lifestyle-gift-cards/) * [Merit Incentives](https://giftcard.news/company/merit-incentives/) * [New Look](https://giftcard.news/company/new-look/) * [Quidco](https://giftcard.news/company/quidco/) * [Sainsbury's](https://giftcard.news/company/sainsbury-s/) * [Thames Technology](https://giftcard.news/company/thames-technology/) * [Tillo](https://giftcard.news/company/tillo/) * [Virgin Experience Days](https://giftcard.news/company/virgin-experience-days/) * [Voucher Express](https://giftcard.news/company/voucher-express/) * [epay](https://giftcard.news/company/epay/) ### Organizations * [Gift Card and Voucher Association](https://giftcard.news/organization/gift-card-and-voucher-association/) Share [ ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fgcva-reveals-shortlist-for-hall-of-fame-awards-2026-6c8b6152f7ff%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dx%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&text=GCVA%20reveals%20its%202026%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20shortlist%20and%20explains%20the%20judging%20process "X") [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fgcva-reveals-shortlist-for-hall-of-fame-awards-2026-6c8b6152f7ff%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dlinkedin%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "LinkedIn") [ ](https://wa.me/?text=GCVA%20reveals%20its%202026%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20shortlist%20and%20explains%20the%20judging%20process%20https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fgcva-reveals-shortlist-for-hall-of-fame-awards-2026-6c8b6152f7ff%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dwhatsapp%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "WhatsApp") ![Portrait of Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/suzie-elis-editorial-portrait-w320.webp) About the author ## [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) Journalist — Gift Cards & Digital Gifting Suzie Elis covers gift card products, digital gifting and distribution for Gift Card News. 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