Honoring the Pinnacle of E-Commerce Brilliance

The Global Digital Awards 2024, Pakistan's first-ever e-commerce awards, was filled with pride, gratitude, and celebration. This groundbreaking event, organized by Deployers.pk and Delogics in collaboration with Ginkgo Retail, under the guidance of the Pakistan eCommerce Association, marked a significant milestone in recognizing the transformative growth, innovation, and achievements within Pakistan’s thriving e-commerce ecosystem. Therefore, 103 awards were distributed among businesses, individuals, and teams selected after a crucial procedure of voting done on the GDA website. The GDA administration established a platform where audience votes were used to democratically select the winners. Let’s shed light on the events below:

Honorable Guests Who Inspired the Event

In the heart of Lahore, the day was graced by game-changers and alleged leaders who honored the event with their presence and inspiring words:

• Sardar Saleem Haider Khan (Governor Punjab)
• Dr. Amjad Saqib (Founder & Chairman, Akhuwat Foundation)
• Zakir Aijaz (Vice President & Regional Chairman, FPCCI)
• Shaista Parvaiz Malik (Member of National Assembly)
• Jawad Khawaja (Director, Mehmood Group & CEO, Beyond East)
• Abdul Wahab Ahmad (Executive Committee Member, PASHA)
• Fahad Shahbaz (Focal Person, PMYP)
• Imran Sheikh (CEO, Learning with Earning)
• Mian Abu Zar Shad (President, LCCI)
• Kanwal Cheema (Founder, My Impact Meter)
• Adeel Anwar (Chairman, PHFC)
• Sultan Bajwa (Provincial Assembly Member Punjab)

Moreover, a youngster with special needs took part as a special guest and received a souvenir of appreciation. The honorable guests’ presence elevated the day, reinforcing how collaboration and leadership are driving Pakistan’s digital transformation forward.

The Global Digital Awards 2024 brought together a diverse group of attendees, including CEOs, startup founders, policymakers, investors, tech innovators, and thought leaders. This vibrant mix of attendees served as a powerful support system, encouraging businesses to strive for greater success. Through meaningful conversations, networking, and shared experiences, they underscored the importance of collaboration, innovation, and perseverance in driving Pakistan's digital economy forward. Leaders applauded the achievements of emerging brands, offering insights, mentorship, and opportunities that will undoubtedly propel businesses to even greater heights.

Acknowledging Excellence||Winners & Achievers

Under one roof, there were two types of nominees, Winners and Achievers. The achievers, who took home the crown, and the winners, who managed to secure nominations. A hearty congratulations to all the winners across diverse categories for their exemplary contributions to the e-commerce sector. From pioneering startups to established giants, the winners reflected the diversity and innovation shaping Pakistan’s digital economy. Notable winners included:

• Best Payment Gateway of the Year: Payfast
• Best Technology Provider of the Year: Devsinc
• Best Logistic Partner for eCommerce: Leopards Courier
• Best eCommerce Service Provider: Cresset
• Best eCommerce Mobile Application: Foodpanda
• Made in Pakistan Award: Citymail  
• Best Brand of the Year (Women’s Clothing - Eastern): ethnc
• Best Brand of the Year (Women’s Clothing - Western): Lama Retail
• Best Brand of the Year (Men’s Clothing - Eastern): Bareeze Man
• Best Brand of the Year (Men’s Clothing - Western): RoyalTag
• Best Brand of the Year (Shoes/Footwear - Men): Bata
• Best Brand of the Year (Shoes/Footwear - Women): Starlet
• Best Brand of the Year (Baby & Kids): Zubaidas
• Best Brand of the Year (Beauty & Personal Care): Rivaj
• Best Brand of the Year (Health & Wellness): Oladoc
• Best Brand of the Year (Home & Living): Diamond Supreme Foam
• Best Brand of the Year (Marketplace): PakWheels
• Best Brand of the Year (Real Estate): The Vertical
• Best Brand of the Year (Lingerie & UG): Dression Store
• Best Technology for eCommerce Startup: Swich
• Best Podcast Host: Umer Saleem
• Best Travel Vlogger: Ukhano
• Best Food Vlogger: Food Fussion
• Best Knowledge Sharing: Azad Chaiwala
• Best Instagram Influencer: Ismail Blogger
• Best TikToker: Nadeem Nani Wala
• Best YouTuber: Bilal Munir
• Best Digital Content Creator: Momin Saqib
• eCommerce Leader of the Year: Rizwan Saleem
• Digital Marketing Leader of the Year: Fahad Bin Zahid
• Best Mentor of the Year: Imran Sheikh
• Voice of the Nation for Digital World: Azam Malik
• eCommerce Rising Star: Faraz Naseer
• Best International Logistics Partner: Skynet
• Best Logistic Partner: M&P
• Emerging Brand of the Year (Premium Clothing): Vasha
• Performance Award in Tech: Hassan Sajjad
• Best Tech Event in Pakistan: Futurefest
• Iconic Fashion Retailer of the Year: Mushtaq Cloth Store
• Emerging Company in Logistics: AHL Logistics
• Excellence in 360° Marketing Solutions: Ozeefy
• Top Brand for Seasonal and Festive Fashion: Baroque
• Best Skincare Brand: Co Natural
• Best Customer-Centric Online Shopping Platform: Value Box
• Excellence in eCommerce Taxation and Financial Solutions: Tax Nerd
• Excellence in Innovative Sales Outreach: Lemon Lead
• Fastest Growing Skincare Brand: Halawa Silk
• Best Online Shoe Shopping Experience: Logo
• Emerging eCommerce Brand of the Year: izel
• Excellence in Digital Marketing: Digital Blaze
• Innovative Online Fashion Brand: Garnet
• Top ERP Solution of the Year: Gtech
• eCommerce Brand of the Year: Image 1993
• eCommerce Fashion Startup of the Year: Manto
• Best SEO/SEM Campaign: Naheed
• Best Women Empowerment Program: Javeria Khan
• Best Youth Engagement Initiative: Dr. Amjed Saqib
• Best Digital Marketing Agency: Adex360
• Social Welfare Award: Zafar Abbas JDC
• Best Brand Storytelling: Mushq
• Best eCommerce Frontend Engineer: Moiz Arshad
• Rising Entrepreneur in eCommerce: Muhammad Nafay
• Best Wellness eCommerce Brand: Sukooon International
• Style Innovation Fashion Icon: Naya Dour
• Best Emerging E-Magazine in Pakistan: Folklore Magazine
• Emerging Fashion Brand of the Year: Studio Mehr
• Emerging Skincare Brand of the Year: BNB
• Rising Star in Innovations: Abbas Shahid Baqir
• eCommerce Trailblazer of Pakistan: Raja Umair Arshad
• Woman in Tech of the Year: Kanwal Cheema
• Best Woman in Social Empowerment: Roshaneh Zafar
• B2B Cross-Border eCommerce Partner: NJ Dynamic Solutions
• Most Innovative Digital Startup : Robo Call Pakistan
• Best eCommerce Financial Solutions Provider: Ecom Finances Co
• International Footwear Brand of the Year: Dune London
• International Fashion Brand of the Year: Charles Tyrwhitt
• Innovative Marketing Leader of the Year: Abdul Aleem Sheikh (Marketing Head at Leopards Courier)
• eCommerce Mentor of the Year: Yasir Sharar
• Emerging eCommerce Mentor of the Year: M. Abdullah
• Best Marketplace of the Year (Beauty & Personal Care): RIOS
• Fintech Company of the Year: Opay
• Global eCommerce Strategist of the Year: Abid Sheikh
• Retail Leadership Award: Yameen Malik
• Excellence in Networking and Community Building: Amir Attique
• Best Training Institute: Dankash
• Emerging Retail Store: Grocerywave
• Best Brand of the Year (Organic Products) 2024: Makeup Stash
• Ecommerce Leader in Health & Beauty: Hammad Hasni
• Most Trusted Payment Gateway of the Year 2024 (Public Choice): Alfa Payment Gateway
• Logistics Leadership Award 2024: TCS Pvt. Ltd.
• Ecom Operation Excellence Award: Nabeel Iqbal
• Technology Innovation Provider: SAB Tech
• Excellence in Customer-Centric Marketing: Mazhar Saeed
• E-Commerce Excellence Award: Sumaira Andleeb
• Emerging Brand of the Year (Wellness & Beauty): Spire Click
• Excellence in Educational Ecommerce: CopyPencil
• E-Commerce Excellence Award: Sumaira Andleeb
• Emerging eCommerce Leaders: Maaz Farooq
• Best Growth Facilitator: Siddra Anwar
• Best Digital Pioneer: Muhammad Mahroz Khan
• Excellence in Customer-Centric Marketing: Mazhar Saeed
• Top Hole Digital Branding Award: Digital Blaze

A Sincere Appreciation of GDA’s Sponsors and Supporters

Global Digital Awrads’ sponsors and partners provided invaluable support, making the 2024 Global Digital Awards possible. We want to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of them for being so important to the event's success.

Sponsors Fueling Innovation

• Ecomatives
• Sukooon Wellness
• Halawa Silk
• Quoli
• CWP (https://cwpakistan.com/)

These forward-looking companies gave us vital resources and assistance, enabling us to honor industry pioneers and celebrate the essence of e-commerce.

Lahore's Gold Crest Mall & Residency

Gold Crest Mall & Residency Lahore deserves special recognition for its commitment to promoting the online business environment. Its efforts to promote online firms to retail establishments through special prices for PEA members facilitate the online-to-retail shift that we all aspire to.

Award-Winning Excellence

• Mushtaq Cloth Store
• AHL Logistics
• Ozeefy
• Adex360
• Barooque
• Payfast
• Co Natural
• Value Box
• Tax Nerd
• Lemon Lead
• Logo
• Izel
• Digital Blaze
• Garnet
• Naya Dour
• Copy Pencil

We would like to congratulate these distinguished sponsors who not only helped the event but also received recognition for their exceptional accomplishments. GDA appreciates your commitment to the e-commerce sector and your participation in our celebration of the innovative and exceptional spirit.

Individual Excellence Awards

Special recognition was given to individuals whose vision and leadership have significantly impacted the e-commerce sector, including:

• Faraz Naseer
• Hassan Sajjad
• Javeria Khan
• Amjad Saqib
• Zafar Abbas (JDC)
• Moiz Arshad
• Muhammad Nafay
• Abbas Shahid Baqir
• Raja Umair Arshad
• Roshaneh Zafar
• Abdul Aleem Sheikh (Marketing Head, Leopards Courier)
• Yasir Sharar
• Abdullah
• Abid Sheikh
• Yameen Malik
• Amir Attique
• Hammad Hasni
• Nabeel Iqbal
• Mazhar Saeed
• Sumaira Andleeb
• Maaz Farooq
• Siddra Anwar
• Rizwan Saleem
• Fahad Bin Zahid
• Azam Malik
• Muhammad Mahroz Khan

Behind the Scenes

The success of the Global Digital Awards 2024 event would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of an exceptional team. The deepest appreciation goes out to:

• Sehrish Ali
• Bushra Ansari
• Bushra Izhar
• Haider Ahmed Qazi
• Omer Mubeen
• Malik Sajid Riaz
• Faheem Raza
• Mateen Mughal
• Syed Majid
• Abdur Rehman
• Amal Amjad
• Hania Khan
• Hira Izhar
• Sibtain Ali
• Ahmed Ur Rehman
• Raja Umair Arshad

Ensuring Credibility: Esteemed Jury

GDA’s dedicated jury panel brought integrity and transparency to the selection process. Heartfelt thanks to:

• Amir Attique (Founder, Popcorn Studio)
• Yameen Malik (CEO, Sepharm)
• Obaid Arshad (CEO, Ginkgo Retail)
• Nida Siddiqui (E-commerce Specialist)
• Haider Ahmed Qazi (GM E-Commerce, Stylo Group)

Qawali Night By Popcorn Studio

The surprises and celebrations didn’t end there. A highlight of the evening was the enchanting Qawali Night hosted by Amir Attique at Popcorn Farmhouse, bringing together CEOs and industry leaders for an unforgettable celebration of collaboration and community.

The Global Digital Awards 2024 was more than just an event—it was a testament to the resilience, creativity, and potential of Pakistan’s e-commerce industry. GDA has announced the next awards in August 2025 with another location untold. Let’s hope for a bigger & better event filled with awe-inspiring winners next year!