Stevie-winner Herat Joshi, Data Science Lead at Great River Health, has made significant strides in transforming healthcare informatics by providing free, accessible training to healthcare professionals worldwide. With the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, Joshi has established a comprehensive training platform that addresses essential aspects of healthcare informatics and technology management.

His dedication to democratizing education in healthcare technology has led to the creation of a user-friendly website, Coursya, that offers a range of free training modules. These courses aim to empower healthcare professionals by covering foundational knowledge in healthcare data and technology, ultimately enhancing patient care and fostering industry innovation.

To date, Joshi has developed over 100 specialized training modules utilized by more than 20,000 professionals across more than 60 countries. Topics include AI-driven healthcare informatics, electronic health record (EHR) project management, data security and HIPAA compliance, healthcare interoperability (FHIR/HL7). These modules are invaluable resources for healthcare professionals at some of the world’s most esteemed institutions, including the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The impact of the platform extends internationally, reaching healthcare systems such as Toronto General Hospital in Canada, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Germany, and Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden. His training initiatives not only equip healthcare professionals with essential skills but also prepare them to leverage data analytics to enhance patient-centered care and operational efficiency.

Joshi’s approach to education is characterized by its accessibility. By offering these training courses for free, he effectively dismantles barriers that may prevent healthcare professionals from accessing formal training, thereby creating opportunities for a range of individuals in the industry. This commitment to democratizing education reflects Joshi's vision of improving healthcare outcomes for all, not just a select few.

Herat Joshi's initiatives pave the way for the future of healthcare education, equipping professionals to effectively integrate advanced technologies into their practices.

Herat Joshi won a Silver Stevie Award for Achievement in Online Training in The 2024 American Business Awards^®.

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Developed to address the evolving needs of today’s workforce, Stevie-winner Confirm is reshaping the landscape of employee evaluations by identifying the real drivers of impact and pinpointing areas for improvement in a data-driven and efficient way.

Confirm, a cutting-edge platform designed for the modern world of remote and network-based work, is transforming how companies evaluate employee performance. As the first platform to harness Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) in performance reviews, Confirm offers a groundbreaking way for organizations to measure performance not just through traditional means, but by examining the intricate networks within a company.

Confirm’s platform works by asking employees four simple questions about their colleagues, such as who they turn to for advice and who they believe is underperforming. Using this network data, Confirm analyzes trends and correlations, providing leaders with crucial insights into which employees are high performers and which may need additional support. The platform’s insights help companies prevent costly turnover by retaining top talent and swiftly addressing underperformance.

According to Confirm’s analysis, only 15% of employees contribute to 50% of an organization's overall impact, while 5% create 50% of the problems. By identifying this uneven distribution of performance, the platform enables companies to save substantial costs and make informed decisions about employee management, bypassing the outdated notion of a bell curve.

Since April 2022, Confirm has made several notable updates to its platform:

Auto-Calibration Feature. The platform now includes an auto-calibration feature that has significantly streamlined the lengthy process of comparing and reconciling employee ratings. What once took months now takes only days, thanks to advanced checks on each manager’s ratings. The system pinpoints the employees who should be the focus of calibration discussions, helping businesses reduce time spent on manual adjustments while increasing the accuracy of performance evaluations.

Performance OKRs and Career Goals. With this new addition, companies can benchmark employee development over time, monitor progress, and gain real-time visibility into goal achievement. By utilizing data-driven insights, the OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) feature simplifies progress tracking, empowering organizations to focus on long-term growth for both the company and individual employees.

Employee Engagement Surveys. Employee engagement is a key indicator of company success, and Confirm now offers surveys to help businesses better understand their workforce’s needs. Leveraging GPT-4 technology, the platform surfaces valuable insights in minutes, highlighting potential issues and providing actionable takeaways. The feature also includes filters by team and department, allowing for a more granular understanding of employee sentiment across different areas of the organization.

ChatGPT-4 Integration. To make performance reviews more efficient without sacrificing quality, Confirm has integrated ChatGPT-4 into its platform. This tool assists managers in summarizing and writing feedback for employee reviews, allowing them to complete reviews quickly while maintaining thoughtful and thorough feedback for employees.

Performance Profile. A significant advancement in employee empowerment, the Performance Profile feature provides employees with a network-driven view of their own performance. This transparency allows workers to see how they compare to their peers and track their progress over time. Not only do leaders benefit from this feature, but employees can also take charge of their development by understanding their strengths and areas for growth.

Confirm’s approach to performance reviews offers a fresh, data-driven alternative to traditional methods, helping organizations better understand employee contributions and drive meaningful improvements. By continuously evolving its platform with new features, Confirm enables businesses to make smarter, more informed decisions that enhance both individual and organizational success in today’s dynamic work environment.

Confirm won a Silver Stevie Award for Best Human Capital Management or Talent Management Solution in The 2024 American Business Awards^®.

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Launched just a week before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the country into lockdown, Stevie-winner Bluegrass Bottling started with only two employees and a single client. Despite the rough timing, the company has grown steadily, now serving over 75 brands and employing 22 people. Their customer-first mentality has allowed them to concentrate on meeting the needs of small craft producers, helping them bring their products to market.

A Challenging Beginning
Opening its doors just days before the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company faced immediate challenges. With the country in lockdown, their initial plan to bottle spirits was put on hold. However, holding a distilled spirits permit (DSP) provided an unexpected opportunity. As businesses were asked to pivot and help with public health efforts, the bottler was instructed to begin producing hand sanitizer.

Without hesitation, they shifted gears and began producing sanitizer at an unprecedented scale. Despite the crisis and rising costs of supplies, the company chose not to increase prices. Their ability to quickly adapt—finding suppliers, shippers, and additional staff with minimal contacts—was a testament to their flexibility and resourcefulness. As a result, they successfully navigated the pandemic's uncertainties and even managed to establish crucial relationships with bottle suppliers, label printers, and box makers—partners they still work with today.

A Return to Spirits
As the country began reopening and the demand for hand sanitizer waned, the company was quick to return to its original focus: bottling bourbon whiskey. They quickly expanded their services beyond bourbon, adding vodka, gin, rum, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages to their portfolio. With no minimum case requirements, the company offers even the smallest craft distillers a chance to bottle their products and bring their unique spirits to market.

Their services now include bottling a wide range of spirits and packaging sizes, from 50ml to 1.75L. In addition to their DSP, they also hold a wine permit, allowing them to offer bottling services in the wine industry. This diversity has helped them build a strong reputation in a competitive field while maintaining a commitment to their original mission—focusing entirely on their clients' success.

By eliminating minimum requirements, they give even the smallest distillers a chance to shine, helping their clients create standout products with exceptional packaging and great taste.

A Woman-Owned Business in a Male-Dominated Industry
As one of the few women-owned businesses in the spirits industry, this bottler stands out not just for their service, but for the leadership and vision of their founder. With deep respect for the bourbon industry and a desire to contribute to its growth, the founder has created a company culture focused on teamwork, research, and development. Every employee is encouraged to contribute ideas, fostering a sense of innovation and agility that has been key to their success.

From its early days producing hand sanitizer to becoming a major player in the spirits bottling industry, this company’s journey is one of resilience, growth, and a commitment to supporting the craft spirits community. With further expansions on the horizon and plans to boost local tourism, its story is far from over.

Bluegrass Bottling won a Bronze Stevie Award for Fastest Growing Company of the Year - Up to 100 Employees in The 2024 American Business Awards^®.

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As the co-founder and CEO of PissedConsumer.com, a leading review and reputation management platform, Michael Podolsky has dedicated his career to improving communication between consumers and businesses. With over 20 years of experience on Wall Street and a robust background in brand reputation, customer service, and IT consulting, he has cultivated a wealth of knowledge that informs his leadership approach.

The inception of PissedConsumer.com can be traced back to 2006, driven by Michael’s own experience as a frustrated consumer. After facing an unresolved issue that left him feeling unheard, he realized there was a critical need for a platform where consumers could voice their concerns and attract the attention of businesses. With only $200 to invest, Michael and his business partner launched the website from a humble kitchen in New York. What began as a simple idea has blossomed into a thriving community that empowers consumers to share their experiences and seek resolutions with brands.

Today, PissedConsumer.com boasts a dedicated team of nearly 100 employees who share Michael’s vision of fostering communication between consumers and companies. The platform serves as a vital resource for individuals seeking to air grievances and for businesses aiming to understand their customers better. By highlighting the real drivers of impact within organizations, Michael and his team have reshaped the conversation around customer feedback, moving away from traditional customer service paradigms.

Despite facing challenges, including multiple lawsuits from companies attempting to silence consumer voices, Michael remained steadfast in his mission. Rather than retreating, he leveraged these challenges to advocate for consumer rights, even alerting government agencies to issues regarding consumer feedback. His efforts contributed to regulatory changes that underscore the importance of transparency and accountability in business practices.

Michael's approach to leadership emphasizes collaboration and innovation. He believes that the best ideas come from a culture where every team member feels empowered to contribute. “A leader should not just drive the team but lead it,” he asserts, advocating for an agile workplace where individuals can make decisions autonomously. This philosophy has helped PissedConsumer.com maintain its status as a leader in consumer advocacy, despite its initially negative connotation.

In addition to running PissedConsumer.com, Michael actively engages with the business community. He has spoken at various conferences and events, sharing practical insights on improving online reputation, customer service, and brand awareness. His contributions as an influencer on platforms like Forbes Business Council and INC further amplify his commitment to educating businesses about the value of customer feedback.

Michael Podolsky’s journey exemplifies the power of entrepreneurship grounded in a genuine desire to make a difference. Through PissedConsumer.com, he continues to bridge the gap between consumers and businesses, advocating for a more transparent and communicative marketplace.

Michael Podolosky won a Gold Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur in Consumer Services in The 2024 American Business Awards^®.

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More than 450 Stevie® Award winners, their guests, and Stevie judges gathered for The 22nd annual American Business Awards® at a gala on Tuesday, June 11 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

For those unable to attend, the ceremony was streamed live on Vimeo. You can watch the full ceremony replay on our site and our YouTube channel.

More than 3,700 nominations were submitted to the 2024 competition by organizations and individuals. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners in the various categories were announced in April, as selected by the ratings of more than 300 professionals worldwide. Winners of five Grand ("best of show") trophies were announced in May, while winners of People's Choice Stevie Awards, chosen in a worldwide public vote, were announced later in May.

The American Business Awards recognize achievement in the workplace in a wide variety of categories and have come to be recognized as the premier business awards program in the United States.

View and download photos from the event here.

How the Awards Were Presented
To start the evening, gala attendees first enjoyed a formal reception in the lounge outside of the ballroom, providing an excellent opportunity to network and establish new business connections with other Stevie-winning professionals and leaders. This was followed by a dinner and the awards presentations.

During the presentations, each organization was introduced individually. A short video produced by the Stevie Awards showcased the winning organization, followed by the winners' acceptance speech on stage. After receiving their award(s), winners were invited to the red carpet area outside the event room for interviews, where they were asked two questions:

• "What does winning a Stevie Award mean for your organization?"

• "How will winning a Stevie Award help your organization?"

Acceptance speeches and interview clips will be available on the Stevie Awards YouTube channel.

Winner Highlights
All organizations operating in the USA–large and small, public and private, for-profit and non-profit–were eligible to submit nominations to the ABAs in a wide range of categories. This year, we witnessed a surge of nominations in categories like Product Innovation, Innovation of the Year across diverse industries, and Technology Categories, mirroring the influence of new and emerging technologies shaping our nation.

One of first winners honored on stage was Boost Payment Solutions of New York, NY. A global leader in B2B payments, Boost Payment Solutions seamlessly serves the needs of today's commercial trading partners, eliminating friction and delivering process efficiency, payment security, data insights, and revenue optimization.

Boost Founder and CEO Dean M. Leavitt was there to take home a Gold Stevie for Best Financial Services Entrepreneur, and the company itself earned two additional Gold Stevies and a Bronze Stevie Award for Achievement in Finance, Company of the Year, and Most Innovative Company of the Year, respectively.

Attending from Rochester, NY, Kodak was also among the first organizations honored. Internationally recognized, Kodak manufactures industry-leading hardware, software, and services for commercial print, packaging, publishing, manufacturing, and entertainment. They earned a Gold Stevie Award for Best Business Technology Pivot for their Inkjet Print Technology.

Also celebrated that evening was RED @ Vanguard, the in-house agency at Vanguard, a Grand Stevie Award winner for Most Honored Marketing Agency of the Year. The Grand Stevie Awards are best-of-competition prizes awarded to only a handful of organizations that submit the best body of work to the competition, in their own name or in the names of one or more clients, or have the highest-rated nomination in the competition. The Grand Stevie Award trophy cannot be applied for directly.

Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, RED @ Vanguard specializes in creative and strategic marketing solutions to support Personal Investor Marketing at Vanguard. The agency earned 14 points for three Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze Stevie Award-winning nominations.

Organizations at the ceremony that won three or more Gold Stevie Awards include:
Advanced Drainage Systems (Columbus, OH), Cisco (San Jose, CA), Hilton Software (Coral Springs, FL), IBM (Armonk, NY), Logical Position (Lake Oswego, OR), and The Stories and Wisdom Company (Seattle, WA). 

Other winning organizations that were in attendance include:
1800Flowers.com, Inc., (Jericho, NY); American Bar Association, (Chicago, IL); DHL Supply Chain (Westerville, OH); eBay Inc. (Draper, UT); Fidelity Investments (Jersey City, NJ); Kaiser Permanente (Oakland, CA); Liberty Bankers Insurance Group  (Dallas, TX); Lockheed Martin (Bethesda, MD); PissedConsumer.com (Las Vegas, NV); Shawarma Press Franchising (Irving, TX); Toshiba America Business Solutions (Lake Forest, CA), and many others. See full list of winning organizations in attendance.

Watch the full ceremony here. 

Sponsors of The 2024 American Business Awards include Melissa Sones Consulting and SoftPro.

The 2025 American Business Awards
Entries for the 2025 edition of the American Business Awards will be accepted starting this October. Join the mailing list for the entry kit and it will be emailed to you then. Learn more about The American Business Awards at https://www.stevieawards.com/aba. 

More than 450 Stevie® Award winners, their guests, and judges will attend The 22nd Annual American Business Awards® presentations on Tuesday, June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Grand, and People's Choice Stevie Award winners in the program were announced in April and May.

The American Business Awards recognize achievement in the workplace in a wide variety of categories, and have come to be recognized as the premier business awards program in the U.S.A.

More than 300 professionals around the world participated in the judging process this year to determine the winners.

Here is the list of organizations that will be represented at Tuesday's event.

1800Flowers.com, Inc., Jericho, NY
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Hilliard, OH
Aetna Better Health of Illinois, Chicago
Agape Network, Miami, FL
Albertsons, Pleasanton, CA
Alight Retiree Health Solutions, Lincolnshire, IL
AlphaSense, New York, NY
American Bar Association, Chicago, IL
Anthology Communications, Washington, DC 
Appcast, Lebanon, NH
Arbor Scientia Group, Carlsbad, CA
ARDASS, Manteca, CA
Arm, Cambridge, United Kingdom
AvePoint, Jersey City, NJ
BDS Connected Solutions, Irvine, CA
Beyond Finance, Houston, TX 
Black Girl PR, Phoenix, AZ
Boost Payment Solutions, New York, NY
Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA
Brightpoint AI Inc, Coral Springs, FL 
Brightpoint Infotech, Coral Springs, FL 
BroadwayHD, New York, NY
Buy From A Black Woman, Atlanta, GA
Cadence, San Jose, CA
Callzilla, Miramar, FL 
Caseware, Atlanta, GA
Ceyhinz Link International Inc, Irving, TX
Change and Innovation Agency (C!A), Wardsville, MO
ChristianaCare, Wilmington, DE
Cisco IT Security, San Jose, CA
Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA
Citizens, Providence, RI
City of Westland, MI
CleverTap, San Francisco, CA
Collaborative ABA Services, LLC, Middletown, CT 
Consensus Health, Marlton, NJ
Corn Refiners Association, Washington, DC
CQL, Grand Rapids, MI
CURE Insurance, Princeton, NJ
Current Global, Chicago, IL
Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago, IL
Daniels Fund, Denver, CO
DHL Supply Chain, Westerville, OH
Dickinson Financial Corporation, Kansas City, MO
Digital Culture Group; Atlanta, GA
Digitys, Irving, TX 
eBay Inc., Draper, UT
Epler Health, Inc., Wellesley, MA
EquitiFy, Pleasant Hill, CA
Etched Communication, Houston TX
Fidelity Investments, Jersey City, NJ
Fidello, Inc, Canandaigua, NY
Fire Safety Research Institute, Columbia, MD
FTI Consulting, New York, NY
Givelify, Indianapolis, IN
Gov2Biz Inc, San Antonio, TX
Government Employees Health Association, Inc., Kansas City, MO
Greencastle Consulting, Malvern, PA
GS Lab | GAVS, Princeton, NJ
Halteres Associates, San Ramon, CA
Hamilton, Indianapolis, IN
Heirloom Traditions Paint, Taylorsville, KY
Helm Creative Studio, Philadelphia, PA
Help at Home, Chicago, IL
Her Unapologetic Success, Laguna Beach, CA
Hilton Software, Coral Springs, FL
Hive Group, McLean, VA
Hooked on Code, LLC, Dallas, TX
IBM, Armonk, NY
Impact XM, Dayton, NJ
InstaMortgage Inc, San Jose, CA
ISN, Dallas, TX
Jasmine Norris Photography, Lafayette, IN
Journey To Licensure, Philadelphia, PA 
Julie Zhu LLC, New York, NY
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA
Kellanova, Chicago, IL
Kodak, Rochester, NY
Lenovo, Morrisville, NC
Liberty Bankers Insurance Group, Dallas, TX
Loanspark, Newton, MA
Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, MD
Logical Position, Lake Oswego, OR
LTSE, New York, NY
Magnit, San Francisco, CA 
Management Development Solutions, West Chester, PA
Melospeech Inc, Temecula, CA 
MicroHealth LLC, Vienna, VA
Miller Tanner Associates, Memphis, TN
MINGALAR Corporation Phoenix, AZ
N-able, Burlington, MA
Namely, a Vensure Employer Solutions Company, Chandler, AZ
National Corporate Housing, Greenwood Village, CO
nCino, Wilmington, NC
Nearsure, Wilmington, DE
Neudesic, Irvine, CA
NIX, Tampa, FL
Northern Trust Corporation, Chicago, IL
Options For All, San Diego, CA
ORO Event Co., Tampa, FL
Otter PR, St. Petersburg, FL
Pacific Life, Newport Beach, CA 
Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, CA
PartnerLinQ, Cranbury, NJ
Pazanga Health Communications, Newport Beach, CA
PissedConsumer.com, Las Vegas, NV
PrimeRx, Uniondale, NY
PrismHR, Hopkinton, MA
Productboard, San Francisco, CA
Prominent Global Solutions, Washington, DC
QualiZeal, Irving, TX
Reckitt, Parsippany, NJ 
Reform Austin, Austin, TX
Reputation House, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Revolve Solutions LLC, Alexandria, VA
Shawarma Press Franchising, Irving, TX
Shield Screening, Tulsa, OK
Sigma Computing, San Francisco, CA
Sofidel America, Horsham, PA
SolarWinds, Austin, TX
SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, MI
Tencue, Emeryville, CA
The Association for the Protection of Asian Women in America, New York, NY
The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative, Cranston, RI
The Flock, Miami, FL 
The Stories and Wisdom Company, Seattle, WA
TIAA, Charlotte, NC 
Toshiba America Business Solutions, Hazlet, NJ 
Trellix, Plano, TX
Vanguard, Malvern, PA
West Pharmaceutical Services, Exton, PA
West Point Association of Graduates, West Point, NY
Western Resource Advocates, Boulder, CO
Wheels, Bannockburn, IL
WorkForce Software, Livonia, MI
Worldpay, Cincinnati, OH

The entry window for the 2025 edition of the ABAs will open this October.  Join the mailing list to be sent the entry kit when it's available.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level with prestigious awards recognition? Join us for a game-changing webinar on "How to Prepare an Effective Stevie® Awards Nomination"!

Business awards are not just accolades, they're powerful tools that showcase your credibility, elevate your brand, and pave the path for future success. Crafting a compelling Stevie® Awards nomination, however, requires reflection, finesse, and skill.

This 1-hour webinar will take place on Zoom on May 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT. 

We invite individual professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders from organizations worldwide—large and small, public and private, for-profit and non-profit—to register for this free learning opportunity.

Hosted by the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Stevie Awards, Michael Gallagher, this exclusive webinar will provide invaluable insights from past winners, seasoned judges, and industry experts.

Learn firsthand what it takes to clinch that coveted Stevie accolade! Here's what you can expect:

• Behind-the-scenes peek into the awards entry and judging process
• Pro tips and best practices from Stevie Award winners, judges, and industry gurus
• Learn the art of storytelling to captivate judges and highlight your unique value
• Understand the criteria and nuances that set Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Grand Stevie Awards apart
• Guidance on navigating the nomination process, from account setup to submission
• Expert advice on selecting the right competitions and categories to maximize your chances.
• Access to a treasure trove of Gold Stevie Award-winning nominations for inspiration.

 Guests you can expect to hear from in the webinar include: 

• Susan Turkell, Chief Executive Officer, PAIRELATIONS, LLC
• Çağatay Kayabaş, President of Business Awards Consulting, and the official Stevie Awards representative in Turkey

In the last section of the webinar, attendees can engage in a live Q&A session to get answers to all their burning questions.

Register now to secure your spot and unlock the secrets to crafting award-winning nominations. Plus, enjoy on-demand access to the webinar and presentations until the end of 2024.

Delta Dental of Kansas, 5W Public Relations Among Those to Win Big in 22nd American Business Awards

The Stevie® Awards announced today the Grand Stevie Award winners in The 22^nd Annual American Business Awards^® competition. Winners will be honored during the ABA awards banquet on June 11, 2024 in New York City. Registration for the event is now open.

All organizations operating in the USA - large and small, public and private, for-profit and non-profit - are eligible to submit nominations to the ABAs in a wide range of categories, honoring achievement in every aspect of work life, from customer service and management to public relations and product development. 

This year more than 3,700 nominations were considered in the judging process by more than 300 professionals, whose average ratings determined the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners announced in April. For a complete list of the 2024 Stevie Award winners, visit http://www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.

The Grand Stevie Awards are best-of-competition prizes awarded to only a handful of organizations that submit the best body of work to the competition, in their own name or in the names of one or more clients, or have the highest-rated nomination in the competition. The Grand Stevie Award trophy cannot be applied for directly.

2024 Grand Stevie winners in The American Business Awards are as follows:

Organization of the Year: With 36.5 award points, earned through seven Gold, four Silver, and five Bronze Stevie wins, Delta Dental of Kansas, Wichita, is the most honored organization in The 2024 American Business Awards. The firm is the largest dental benefits company in Kansas.  As a member of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a national network of dental service corporations, they share in the role of being the largest dental carrier in the USA. This award is determined by the total number of awards won in the ABAs, with a Gold Stevie win counting for 3 points, a Silver Stevie for 2 points, and a Bronze Stevie counting for 1.5.

Highest-rated New Product or Service of the Year: with an average score from the judges of 9 out of a possible 10, the nomination of the SugarCRM Platform by SugarCRM, Cupertino, California, received the highest average score of all new product or service nominations this year. The nomination also won the Gold Stevie for Best Relationship Management Solution.

Highest-Rated Nomination of the Year: with an average score of 9/5/10.0, the "Launch campaign of EY.ai - EY's unifying AI platform," submitted by EY GS LLP, the global business consultancy, also won Gold for New Product or Service Introduction of the Year in the competition's marketing categories.

Most Honored Marketing Agency of the Year: Red @ Vanguard is the in-house agency at Vanguard, in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The agency earned 14 points for Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award-winning nominations for its work in support of personal investor marketing at Vanguard.

Most Honored Public Relations Agency: 5W Public Relations, based in New York, New York, earned 22 award points for Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie wins for nominations submitted on behalf of itself and clients CarParts.com, Epres, Foxwoods Resort Casino, G-SHOCK, InDrive, Perion, Restaurantware, and The Strong National Museum of Play. 5WPR last won this Grand Stevie in 2021.

One final group of 2024 winners, determined by a public vote in the People’s Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite New Products component of the ABAs, will be announced in late May.

Sponsors of The 22nd annual American Business Awards include Golden Hour, Melissa Sones Consulting, and SoftPro.

Nominations for the 2025 edition of The American Business Awards will be accepted starting this October. The entry kit may be requested at http://www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.

The Stevie® Awards, organizers of the world’s premier business awards programs, today announced the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie winners in The 22nd American Business Awards®.

All organizations operating in the USA–large and small, public and private, for-profit and non-profit–are eligible to submit nominations to the ABAs in a wide range of categories, honoring achievement in every aspect of work life, from customer service and management to public relations and product development. 

More than 3,700 nominations were considered in the judging process this year by more than 300 professionals worldwide, whose average scores determined the winners.

Winners of three or more Gold Stevie Awards include:

5WPR (New York, NY), Adobe (San Jose, CA), Advanced Drainage Systems (Columbus, OH), AT&T Business Multimedia Services (Dallas, TX), Boost Payment Solutions (New York, NY), Cisco (San Jose, CA), Delta Dental of Kansas (Wichita, KS), EY (global), George P Johnson Experiential Marketing (Auburn Hills, MI), Hilton Software (Coral Springs, FL), IBM (Armonk, NY), Logical Position (Lake Oswego, OR), Nature’s Sunshine (Lehi, UT), Netcracker Technology (Waltham, MA), PayJunction (Santa Barbara, CA), RHC, In-house Agency at Vanguard (Malvern, PA), Soapy Joe’s Car Wash (Santee, CA), State Farm (Bloomington, IL), Stride, Inc. (Reston, VA), The Home Depot Backyard (Atlanta, GA), The Stories and Wisdom Company (Seattle, WA), and TopSpot Internet Marketing (Houston, TX).

Among other winners, organizations with five or more Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie wins include:

American Tire Distributors (Huntersville, NC), Autoleap (Atlanta, GA), C-Strategies Inc. (Chicago, IL), Calix (San Jose, CA), DHL Supply Chain (Westerville, OH), Fierce Inc. (Seattle, WA), Hearts & Science (New York, NY), ISN (Dallas, TX), Microsoft (Redmond, WA), Mountain View Group, Ltd. (Schenectady, NY), Octane (New York, NY), Pay To Me, Inc. (Palo Alto, CA), PeopleTec, Inc. (Huntsville, AL), Praxis AI (Sacramento, CA), Ruder Finn (New York, NY), SucceedSmart (Los Altos, CA), TriNet (Dublin, CA), VMware (Palo Alto, CA), Windstream Enterprise (Denver, CO), and Wolters Kluwer (nationwide).

For a complete list of the Stevie Award winners announced today, visit http://www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.

Winners of six best-of-show prizes will be awarded Grand Stevie Award trophies, to be announced the week of April 29.

2024 Stevie winners will be celebrated during an awards banquet on Tuesday, June 11 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Tickets for the event are now on sale.

The categories that recognize outstanding new products and services introduced in the USA are among the most heavily subscribed in the ABAs. Every new product or service nominated in The 2024 American Business Awards is included in voting for the People's Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite New Products, an annual feature of the ABAs in which the general public votes for their favorite new products. Voting opens April 26 at http://peopleschoice.stevieawards.com and will conclude on May 24. People’s Choice Stevie winners will be announced the week of May 27 and will be honored during the June 11 awards presentations.

“We are delighted to acknowledge the wide range of American organizations in The 2024 American Business Awards," stated Michael Gallagher, founder and Executive Chairman of the Stevie Awards. "This year, we witnessed a surge in nominations in categories like Product Innovation, Innovation of the Year across diverse industries, and Technology Categories, mirroring the influence of new and emerging technologies shaping our nation. We look forward to honoring the achievements of Stevie winners on June 11 in New York City.”

Sponsors of The 22nd annual American Business Awards include Golden Hour, Melissa Sones Consulting, and SoftPro.

The Nation’s Top Honors for Workplace Achievement Will Accept Final Nominations Through April 3

The Stevie® Awards, organizer of The American Business Awards®, announced today that the final entry deadline for the 22nd annual competition has been extended through April 3. The original final deadline was March 6. No additional late fees will be charged. Entries submitted through the new deadline will not be penalized in any way in the judging process.

The American Business Awards are widely considered the premier business awards program in the U.S.A. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations— public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large, and small. The 2024 awards will honor achievements since the beginning of 2022. Entry details are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.

The American Business Awards recognize achievement in every facet of the workplace. Categories include:

• Entrepreneur Awards
• Achievement Awards
• Management Awards
• Company / Organization of the Year Awards
• Customer Service Awards
• Human Resources Awards
• Technology Awards
• Marketing Awards
• Sustainability Awards (New for 2024)
• New Product & Product Management Awards
• Corporate Communications, Investor Relations & Public Relations Awards
• Apps, Events, Publications, Videos, and Websites Awards
• Thought Leadership Awards
• Social Media Awards

More than 250 professionals nationwide will participate in the judging process through mid-April. The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Award winners will be announced on April 25 and celebrated during a gala event in New York City at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 11.

Every new product or service nominated in The 2024 American Business Awards will automatically be included in voting for the People's Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite New Products, an annual feature of the ABAs in which the general public votes for their favorite new products. Voting will open on April 26 and conclude on May 24.

The list of past Stevie Award winners in The American Business Awards reads like a who’s who of innovation and business success in the U.S.A. Explore the list of last year’s winners.

Create or log in to your existing American Business Awards entry account to submit  nominations here: https://stevieawards.com/aba