The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world’s premier business awards programs, has announced that ValueSelling Associates will sponsor the 2026 (20th annual) Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service for the 19th consecutive year.

ValueSelling has been a sponsor of the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service since 2009. ValueSelling Associates are again sponsoring the Sales Individual Categories, which include Woman of the Year in Sales, Senior Sales Executive of the Year, Virtual and Pre-Sales Professional of the Year, Sales Representative of the Year, and Sales Training or Education Professional of the Year, among others.

Complete details on the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are available at Sales.StevieAwards.com.

Winners were announced in the 2026 competition on January 29. More than 2,100 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry, in 41 nations and territories, were evaluated in this year’s competition. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 150 professionals worldwide on eight specialized juries.

Eligible nominees for this competition include departments, teams, and professionals from around the world who work in customer service, contact centers, business development, and sales. New products and services and solution providers used by those professionals are also eligible. The 2026 awards recognized achievements since July 1, 2024. Explore the full list of categories.

ValueSelling Associates is the creator of the ValueSelling Framework®, a sales methodology, training, and toolset that aligns your revenue engine with a common language, enabling sales professionals to compete on value rather than price, and saving time in all selling scenarios. Since 1991, ValueSelling Associates has helped thousands of sales professionals realize immediate revenue growth and achieve results they never thought possible. They offer bespoke training to FORTUNE 1000, mid-sized, and start-up companies to drive sales results.

“Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards, said, ‘ValueSelling has been a loyal supporter of the competition from its earliest days and has contributed greatly to its growth. We’re delighted to partner with ValueSelling once again to honor exceptional sales professionals and organizations around the world. The Stevie Awards is proud to work with partners like ValueSelling who believe in the importance of recognizing excellence in the workplace.’”

President and Chief Executive Officer of ValueSelling Associates, Julie Thomas, said, “The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service is an excellent platform for recognizing the accomplishments of our customers and business partners. We look forward to celebrating those sales professionals who found ways to connect, secure new business, and propel their companies forward in this tough selling environment.”

Winners will be celebrated during an awards banquet on March 5 in New York, NY USA.

View full details for the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service at Sales.StevieAwards.com.

About ValueSelling Associates
ValueSelling Associates, a leading global sales training company, offers a practical methodology for selling on value, not price. The ValueSelling Framework® is a proven formula that simplifies complex B2B sales, and the Vortex Prospecting™ program provides a repeatable process that increases connections and conversions to the revenue pipeline. Once trained on the ValueSelling method, organizations grow revenue and increase productivity. Since 1991, thousands of professionals around the world have chosen ValueSelling Associates for customized training, reinforcement, and coaching to drive sales results. Learn more at ValueSelling Associates, Inc.

Learning Dimensions Network (LDN), based in Fitzroy, Victoria, has established itself as a leader in corporate training, specializing in leadership and workplace safety.

With more than 30 years of experience, LDN has partnered with organizations across Australia and internationally to design and deliver bespoke training programs that produce measurable results. The company’s approach prioritizes adult learning principles, inclusivity, and the creation of engaging, empowering learning experiences tailored to each client's unique needs.

Under the guidance of CEO Melissa Williams, LDN has achieved remarkable outcomes for clients. The organization maintains a 95% client retention rate, 89% of participants meet their learning objectives, and 94% recommend LDN’s training to others. Programs are designed to develop leaders, enhance workplace safety, and drive organizational performance, equipping teams with practical strategies to inspire, motivate, and create safer work environments.

LDN is also Australia’s only provider of qualifications in creating Safety Leadership Cultures and one of the country’s largest corporate Registered Training Organizations specializing in leadership and safety, with over 23,000 enrollments.

In 2023 and 2024, LDN expanded its global footprint, delivering programs to organizations across Europe, Asia, and North America. The company introduced new initiatives addressing emerging workplace challenges, including diversity and inclusion, emotional intelligence, and leading through change. Bespoke programs have delivered tangible results, such as a 20% increase in employee engagement for a healthcare provider, a 15% reduction in workplace incidents for a construction company, and a 10% improvement in leadership effectiveness scores for a global technology firm.

LDN also partners with major infrastructure organizations to transform safety culture. The “Safety Builders for Frontline Leaders” program, developed with Webuild, was rolled out across multiple Australian projects, including the Melbourne North East Link. Designed to resonate with frontline teams, the program addresses cultural adaptation, short-service employees, and the leadership skills necessary to foster safe, productive workplaces. Over 500 participants completed the program, with 97% reporting that it met or exceeded expectations, demonstrating the program’s measurable impact on safety outcomes.

Beyond its client programs, LDN exemplifies thought leadership in corporate learning. Melissa Williams has spearheaded initiatives leveraging AI tools and interactive platforms to enhance accessibility and engagement, developed a custom IT platform to streamline project management, and shared insights with broader audiences through publications and social media. The organization’s commitment to innovation, adaptability, and high-quality delivery ensures that clients receive not only training but transformative learning experiences that drive lasting change.

LDN earned three Stevie® Awards: Gold for WHS Program of the Year; Silver for Thought Leader of the Year – Business Services, awarded to CEO Melissa Williams; and Bronze for Company of the Year – Business or Professional Services – Small in The 2025 International Business Awards®.

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Teeny Tiny Homes, based in Caboolture, Queensland, is redefining homeownership in Australia. Founded in 2016 by David Antonacci, the family-owned business began by renovating transportable granny flats and has since evolved into designing and constructing custom-made tiny homes.

With a focus on high-quality materials, functional design, and durability, Teeny Tiny Homes has built a reputation for delivering affordable, sustainable, and beautiful homes to Australians from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Since its inception, the company has responded to growing demand for accessible housing. By 2022, the business had relocated to a larger facility to increase production, now building 12 homes per month, a threefold increase from previous capacity. This expansion reflects Teeny Tiny Homes’ commitment to efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction while maintaining personalized service and direct communication with clients.

Innovation extends beyond production. The company has implemented time-saving technologies, such as a carpenter trolley system, and has pioneered transparent pricing based on material and labor costs. These practices empower customers with clarity and confidence while also reducing environmental impact by sourcing materials locally and partnering with Australian suppliers.

Teeny Tiny Homes has continued to take on ambitious projects, including its largest build to date: 16 custom portable units for a strawberry farm. The team has also grown to 20 skilled employees, enabling the company to deliver complex projects while maintaining the high-quality craftsmanship for which it is known. The business has garnered attention in local, national, and international media, further highlighting its leadership in the tiny home market.

At its core, Teeny Tiny Homes is more than a construction company; it is a solution provider addressing the Australian housing crisis. With housing affordability challenges, rising property prices, and increasing unmet demand, the company offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative that empowers individuals to achieve homeownership and financial freedom. Each project contributes not only to a client’s personal goals but also to the broader community, reinforcing the company’s commitment to social impact.

TeenyTiny Homes earned two Gold Stevie® Awards for Company of the Year – Materials & Construction and Best Entrepreneur – Materials & Construction in The International Business Awards®.

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Stevie winner Worthy is an Australian company founded by Angela Michel that is redefining sustainable product design by creating what they describe as the most sustainable drink bottle on the planet.

Built entirely from ethically sourced and sustainably produced sugarcane, Worthy’s bottles are carbon-negative and manufactured with zero waste—an approach that sets a new benchmark for environmentally responsible consumer products.

Central to Worthy’s model is its use of renewable resources and clean energy. The bottle is made from sugarcane stems, while the plant waste (bagasse) powers the factory, ensuring no material is discarded. The agricultural process for the raw materials relies solely on sunlight, rainwater, and natural sugarcane waste for fertilization, significantly reducing the overall environmental impact. Compared with traditional bottle materials, the process minimizes exposure to harmful chemicals, reduces industrial emissions, and supports a healthier manufacturing ecosystem.

A full-circle lifecycle is foundational to Worthy’s ethos. While the bottles are fully recyclable through standard household systems, customers are encouraged to return broken or unwanted components for repurposing into new sugarcane-based products. This closed-loop model ensures continual reuse of resources and helps keep plastic waste out of landfills and communities.

Worthy’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond environmental outcomes. The company partners with Vision Rescue, contributing 10% of each bottle’s proceeds to support education, nutrition, and clean water programs in Mumbai’s slum communities. Angela's firsthand visits to these neighborhoods reinforced the need for solutions that address both environmental and social challenges. Additional partnerships include RAMS, an Australian nonprofit that provides resilience programs for at-risk adolescents. Through workshops and student engagement, Worthy aims to inspire young people to pursue sustainability and social impact.

Ethical sourcing is equally central to Worthy’s operations. Its sugarcane resin supplier in Brazil is recognized for responsible environmental practices, fair wages, and safe working conditions. Worthy’s packaging further reflects these values, using FSC-certified recycled cardboard, compostable mailers, and solar-powered production facilities that recycle all manufacturing scraps.

In recent years, Worthy has earned recognition across multiple sustainability and consumer product awards, reflecting the strength and credibility of its mission. Since receiving a Stevie Award, founder Angela Michel has expanded the company’s reach, transitioning from her part-time radiography career to focus fully on growing Worthy globally. The brand secured a major partnership with an Australian supermarket, producing nearly 10,000 bottles for their centenary campaign. The company has also grown from a sole operation to a small team supporting its ongoing scale.

Worthy received a Silver Stevie® Award for Product of the Year - Sustainability and Climate Protection in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

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The global education sector is facing significant challenges related to teacher retention, burnout, and staffing shortages, a trend reflected in multiple international surveys such as the Teacher Wellbeing Index 2023. Educators increasingly report high levels of stress and job dissatisfaction, and many school systems are experiencing difficulties filling classroom positions and maintaining stable staffing.

Stevie-winner Jannic Education Solutions was founded on a clear, deceptively simple question: How can we give teachers the support they actually need without adding to their workload? The company grew from the combined expertise of its founders Janet Moeller and Nick Spragg. Janet brings decades of experience in education across three continents, and Nick offers a long career designing conversational technologies and leading application development teams.

Early conversations revealed a shared interest in leveraging advanced AI for real-world, classroom-level impact, though the technology at the time was accessible only to large corporations with highly specialised systems. As generative AI matured, the opportunity finally emerged to build a tool tailored to the needs and working styles of teachers.

This led to the creation of Teacher PA, an AI-powered companion designed not to replace teachers or add another complex system, but to support educators in the moments they need it most—seamlessly, intuitively, and without increasing administrative burden. Teacher PA integrates Large Language Models (LLMs), Large Action Models (LAMs), and machine learning into a unified assistant that adapts to individual teaching styles and classroom realities. Instead of juggling multiple tools for lesson planning, communication, and documentation, teachers can rely on a single platform designed to reflect the relational and contextual nature of teaching.

Teacher PA centres on three virtual agents engineered to address the primary causes of teacher burnout: excessive workload, work intensification, and insufficient support. Hanna, the curriculum expert, drafts standards-aligned lessons, differentiates materials for diverse learners, and assists with marking. Ravi, the learning support specialist, guides teachers through identifying student challenges and provides immediate strategies for intervention—particularly valuable when working with students who have undiagnosed needs. Marlene, the professional coach, supports reflective practice and emotional resilience, helping teachers navigate stressful interactions and reduce feelings of isolation.

To assess its early impact, Jannic Education Solutions conducted a six-week pilot in which nine educators engaged with the MVP version of Teacher PA more than 400 times. Participants reported increased student engagement, more effective handling of emotionally sensitive communications, improved accessibility for students with learning disabilities, and streamlined administrative work such as incident reporting. Some educators saved up to three hours per week, while many noted a reduction in emotional strain due to the ongoing support provided by the agents.

Looking ahead, Teacher PA is evolving into a single, fully orchestrated virtual assistant capable of tracking student progress, generating report-card comments, drafting incident reports, and integrating LLM and LAM capabilities for more advanced task management. To ensure long-term reliability and trust, the system is being built to meet ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards, and is supported by relational and vector databases to deliver personalised, continuity-based responses over time.

Rooted in the founders’ combined expertise and driven by a mission to support teachers in meaningful, practical ways, Jannic Education Solutions continues to refine a tool designed to work the way teachers do. When educators have the right support, they can focus on what truly matters—their students.

Jannic Education Solutions won a Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Education or Training Apps, a Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Education Technology (EdTech) – Other Service Industries, and one Bronze Stevie Award for Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) – Other Service Industries in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

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Since its founding in 2017, Omnichat has operated as a provider of omnichannel customer experience and chat commerce solutions across the Asia-Pacific region.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Omnichat primarily serves retailers and e-commerce brands in markets including Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Omnichat's core mission is to unify fragmented communication channels to enhance customer engagement, increase sales conversion, and support the digital transformation of its client base.

The company has established itself within the technology ecosystem by serving as an official partner to major messaging platforms, including Meta (WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram Direct), and LINE. This positioning allows Omnichat to centralize customer communications from these diverse social messaging channels, alongside website live chat, into a single, comprehensive CRM platform with multi-user access. This centralized approach aims to streamline management and facilitate team collaboration in handling customer inquiries and sales interactions.

Social Customer Data Platform
A key offering within the Omnichat suite is the Social Customer Data Platform (Social CDP). This platform is engineered to address the challenge of customer identity fragmentation across multiple social channels. By collecting and mapping data from various social media accounts (such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and WeChat) into a single 360-degree customer profile, the Social CDP builds a consolidated database. This enables detailed customer segmentation, which in turn fuels personalized, automated marketing journeys aligned with specific shopping scenarios.


Driving the platform’s intelligence is Omni AI, which functions as a digital assistant across customer touchpoints. Leveraging advanced AI, the system automates customer inquiry handling, provides tailored product recommendations, and assists with marketing campaign orchestration and analysis. By integrating client data and knowledge bases, Omni AI provides contextually relevant responses to ensure messaging consistency and reduce operational costs and agent onboarding time in customer service operations.

Beyond its core data and AI capabilities, Omnichat offers integrated features designed to drive sales growth and customer retention. The platform features an online-merge-offline (OMO) sales function that connects online visitors directly with dedicated sales personnel via real-time chat, enabling transparent tracking of sales revenue across channels.

Furthermore, its Loyalty Program capability enables brands to seamlessly integrate membership systems, point rewards, and preference capture directly within channels such as WhatsApp and LINE, thereby cultivating dedicated brand advocates and incentivizing repeat purchases.

Omnichat was awarded two Gold Stevie Awards for Innovation in Technology Development - Other Service Industries and Innovation in Business-to-Business Services, as well as one Bronze Award for Innovation in Digital Transformation - Other Service Industries in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

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Since its founding in 2014, SynergenX Health has focused on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and weight management, aiming to improve patients’ quality of life through personalized healthcare solutions. Based in Houston, Texas, the company now employs over 200 staff members across 21 locations, offering hormone therapy programs tailored to individual patient needs.

Under the leadership of Wayne Wilson, founder and CEO, SynergenX Health has expanded its reach while emphasizing patient-centered care. Wilson’s background as a physician assistant and military veteran has informed a practical, data-driven approach to healthcare management, balancing clinical insight with operational strategy.

Wilson has been instrumental in raising awareness about hormone replacement therapy for women through HerKare, a SynergenX brand dedicated to female wellness. By offering personalized HRT plans using controlled injections, topical creams, and bioidentical pellets, SynergenX and HerKare provide care designed to alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, mood fluctuations, and decreased libido. These efforts have addressed a previously underrepresented segment of the healthcare market.

The company has also forged high-profile partnerships, including a collaboration announced during Super Bowl LIX with retired professional athletes. The initiative, featuring Al Smith, former NFL All-Pro linebacker and SynergenX Ambassador, focused on men’s testosterone health and sought to highlight the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for post-career athletes and the broader public.

Operationally, Wilson has applied data-driven strategies to improve patient acquisition, retention, and service quality. By leveraging KPIs and predictive analytics, SynergenX Health has refined its approach to scaling multi-site practices while maintaining consistent care standards across all locations.

Wilson’s leadership extends beyond clinical innovation to corporate strategy and business development. His work in expanding access to hormone therapy, optimizing operational efficiency, and raising public awareness reflects a comprehensive approach to healthcare leadership.

Wayne Wilson earned a Silver Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur – Health Products & Services in The 2025 American Business Awards®.

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Autonomous vehicle technology is transforming the transportation industry, and Torc Robotics is at the forefront of this change. Founded in 2005, the company specializes in scalable, safety-critical systems for Level 4 autonomous driving, with a primary focus on heavy-duty trucks.

Over nearly two decades, Torc has built a reputation for reliability, innovation, and practical solutions for freight and logistics operations. Torc’s technical achievements are underpinned by its multi-modal perception framework, which integrates LiDAR, radar, and camera data to provide highly accurate situational awareness.

Their vehicles can respond swiftly to dynamic scenarios, supporting both safety and operational efficiency. Their cloud-based approach allows for rapid deployment across fleets, supporting continuous improvements without operational interruptions.

Among the individuals contributing to Torc’s advancements, Vineeth Reddy Vatti, Machine Learning Engineer, has made notable achievements in multi-modal fusion frameworks, ego-motion compensation, and HD mapping.

Since joining in 2023, Vineeth’s work has reduced inference latency to 0.5 milliseconds and improved map generation accuracy, reflecting leadership in both applied and theoretical AI. His contributions have been recognized through industry awards and conference presentations.

Torc Robotics won a Gold Stevie Award for Company of the Year in Automotive & Transport Equipment - Medium, and Vineeth Reddy Vatti earned a Silver Stevie Award for Technical Professional of the Year in The 2025 American Business Awards®. 

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In today’s connected world, the need for personal data security remains a growing concern. As technology advances, so do the methods used by online scammers and identity thieves.

Based in San Diego, California, OmniWatch was established in 2022 to meet this challenge head-on. The company’s goal is to help consumers monitor, protect, and restore their digital identities through accessible and transparent tools.

Launched in 2023, OmniWatch offers real-time monitoring for credit and identity theft, along with continuous dark web scanning. Its approach emphasizes prevention, providing users with early alerts when suspicious activity is detected. This proactive model reflects a broader industry shift toward empowering consumers with real-time insights, rather than relying solely on reactive recovery.

Scam and Identity Theft Protection
One of OmniWatch’s most notable developments since 2023 is its Scam Protection Center, a feature designed to help users assess potential threats before they act. By allowing individuals to scan texts, emails, or URLs for legitimacy, the tool enables users to quickly identify potential scams. It also provides a safety rating to guide decisions — a practical addition as phishing and fraud attempts become more sophisticated.

The company’s coverage model also distinguishes it from many competitors. OmniWatch provides up to $2 million in identity theft protection insurance for all users, with additional coverage for ransomware and social engineering losses available to Elite plan holders. These areas of coverage are not typically included in many standard protection plans, positioning OmniWatch as a provider responding directly to the evolving nature of digital threats.

Recognizing that online fraud increasingly involves complex tactics, such as AI-generated deepfakes and voice cloning, OmniWatch’s expanded coverage represents an acknowledgment of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. By offering protection in these emerging areas, the company demonstrates how identity protection providers can adapt to meet the demands of a rapidly shifting threat environment.

OmniWatch’s continuous dark web monitoring further supports its preventive framework. The system continuously scans for compromised personal data, providing notifications when user information is identified. This enables individuals to take timely action and underscores the importance of vigilance in modern digital security.

Since its launch, OmniWatch has grown to a team of 100 employees and earned recognition for its focus on innovation and consumer protection. Through its combination of monitoring technology, practical prevention tools, and inclusive insurance coverage, the company continues to contribute to broader conversations about how individuals can stay protected in an increasingly digital world.

OmniWatch won a Gold Stevie Award for Company of the Year (Medium) - Computer Services in The 2025 American Business Awards®. 

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Stevie-winner Loanspark is transforming small business lending through its subscription-based, embedded Business Lending as a Service (BLaaS) platform. Founded in 2021 by Michael Barnett and Sasha Yablonovsky, the company enables organizations to become small business and real estate investor lenders to their customers in less than seven days. By combining technology, inclusivity, and expertise, Loanspark empowers small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to access fair and flexible financing that supports growth and sustainability.

A Platform Built for SMB Growth
Loanspark's loan origination system offers real-time processing, underwriting, and funding capabilities, allowing companies to deliver customized lending solutions efficiently. Beyond conventional lending, Loanspark supports B2B service providers, accounting firms, and mortgage companies with tools that stabilize revenue streams, expand financing options, and enhance client services.

By providing embedded finance solutions, Loanspark enables businesses to access capital seamlessly within their existing platforms, creating a frictionless experience that supports sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Expansion and Strategic Capabilities
In 2023-2024, Loanspark significantly expanded its reach and product offerings. The company earned Supplier Diversity Office certification, highlighting its status as a minority-owned business and its commitment to equitable economic opportunities.

The company’s commercial real estate marketplace expanded to include over 100 lenders, offering a diverse range of loan options for multifamily, retail, industrial, and other sectors. Additionally, the launch of the Loanspark Partner API provides seamless access to capital through embedded platforms, simplifying the lending process and increasing accessibility for small businesses.

Over the past year, Loanspark has further strengthened its leadership position. Securing the trademark for BLaaS™, launching an executive-led podcast, and forming strategic partnerships with national enterprise platforms have reinforced its industry influence. Conversion rates for qualified applicants now exceed 65% across all business loan product types, and 89% across all real estate loan products, more than 2.5 times the national benchmark, demonstrating both strong market demand and the effectiveness of its embedded lending model.

Loanspark continues to combine technology, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships to redefine business lending. By expanding access to capital, supporting diverse communities, and enabling SMBs and real estate investors to thrive, Loanspark demonstrates measurable impact across industries.

Loanspark won a Gold Stevie for Company of the Year – Financial Services (Small) and a Bronze Stevie Award for Achievement in Growth in The 2025 American Business Awards®.

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