Stevie-winner Design Pop is an event design company specializing in decor and entertainment for corporate events. The company’s approach combines creative storytelling, thoughtful design, and attention to detail, aiming to provide clients with events that leave a meaningful impression. 

Design Pop recently earned recognition in The 2024 International Business Awards^® for its work on a breakfast event hosted during a site visit for the Financial & Insurance Conference Planners (FICP). The FICP is a professional association that supports and connects meeting planners and hospitality partners within the financial and insurance industries. FICP provides resources, networking opportunities, and educational events to help members develop effective meeting strategies and enhance their professional skills.

The FICP activities often include organizing conferences, workshops, and site visits to evaluate potential destinations for annual programs and large-scale meetings. The organization also promotes best practices in event planning, with a focus on delivering value to stakeholders in the financial and insurance sectors.

Design Pop's event was part of an effort to showcase Puerto Rico as a potential destination for FICP’s 70th anniversary program in 2027. With high stakes for this opportunity, the company designed an experience intended to connect with the attending planners on a personal and emotional level. 

The event, held at Puerto Rico's The Conquistador Resort, transformed the venue’s Grand Ballroom into a unique setting. The room was kept pitch-black, with amber uplighting, creating a dawn-like atmosphere that symbolized new beginnings. Guests entered along a 100-foot pathway lined with Ficus trees and inspirational signage, accompanied by the song “A Million Dreams” from the movie The Greatest Showman. A stilt walker dressed as a butterfly guided attendees to the ballroom, setting the tone for a creative and unexpected breakfast experience.  
The tablescapes featured rare florals, custom vinyl signage, and themed prop books with humorous titles such as “Event Lives Matter” and “Rise & Sign: It’s Breakfast Time!” In the prop book titled “FICP: The History of Annual Conferences: From Cleopatra to Trump,” guests could read a humorous fictional backstory that represented the longevity of FICP’s association. These details were designed to engage attendees while showcasing the collaboration between the event’s sponsors. 

They executed an unexpected breakfast experience with the intention of connecting with these planners on an emotional level, using music, lighting, décor, and a thoughtful storyline that showcased partnership potential.

Design Pop organizes over 75 events annually, catering primarily to corporate planners from around the world who bring their incentive programs to Puerto Rico. From intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, the company designs and produces themed experiences, including welcome parties, awards ceremonies, galas, concerts, and beach farewells, all featuring their signature décor and customized entertainment. Recently, Design Pop has expanded its unique events globally to destinations like Madrid, continuing to create memorable experiences.

Design Pop won three Gold Stevies and a Bronze Stevie^® Award for Best Conferences & Meetings - Networking Event; Art, Entertainment & Public Pop-Up Event; Corporate & Community - Partner Engagement Event; and Brand & Experiences - Experiential Event, respectively, in The 2024 International Business Awards^®.

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Stevie-winner OTTO Motors (now OTTO by Rockwell Automation) was founded in a basement in 2009 by Matt Rendall and three university friends, driven by the belief that self-driving technology would change the world. Armed with only $200 and an unshakable passion for mobile robotics, Matt and his team co-founded one of North America's first autonomous mobile robot (AMR) companies. The goal: to transform material handling in manufacturing facilities worldwide.

In 2015, OTTO launched its first AMR, designed to improve productivity by automating material handling in industrial settings. This was followed by the release of the OTTO 100, a small, agile robot ideal for lightweight payloads in person-to-person workflows. With innovative fleet management software and a reputation for excellence, OTTO quickly attracted some of the world’s top brands as customers.

Matt Rendall: Visionary Leadership
As the CEO of OTTO, Matt has been the driving force behind the company’s remarkable growth and success. His leadership and foresight in the AMR sector have been key to OTTO's market dominance. Under his guidance, the company exceeded expectations year over year.

Matt's entrepreneurial journey began with a deep commitment to solving real-world challenges through innovation. His hands-on approach and tireless work ethic were instrumental in OTTO’s success, particularly in the development of cutting-edge solutions like OTTO Lifter. Launched in March 2022, the OTTO Lifter was the world’s smartest autonomous forklift, and it made OTTO the first AMR company to offer both flatbed and forked AMRs. Matt’s vision for OTTO Lifter was grounded in addressing material handling inefficiencies, which consume 25% of the workforce, 55% of factory space, and 87% of production time. The solution also helped tackle safety concerns: manual forklifts are involved in 90% of serious accidents over their 8-year lifespan, contributing to 85 deaths annually.

Under Matt's leadership, OTTO didn’t stop there. In 2023, he oversaw the launch of the OTTO 600 and OTTO 1200 AMRs, expanding the company's already comprehensive fleet. These new robots, combined with two key software updates, enabled customers to optimize their floor space by transporting heavier payloads through narrow environments, setting new standards for efficiency in the manufacturing sector.

Rockwell Acquisition and Future Outlook
On October 2, 2023, after 15 years of exceeding ambitious goals, OTTO was acquired by Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation. For Matt, this acquisition was the culmination of years of hard work and strategic growth. Now, as part of Rockwell, OTTO will further enhance its ability to revolutionize the manufacturing industry by offering a fully connected factory solution, blending OTTO’s advanced robotics with Rockwell’s 120 years of automation expertise.

The acquisition marked a milestone not only for OTTO but also for Matt, who had been working toward this vision since the company’s founding. This partnership enables OTTO to expand its reach and accelerate innovation, helping manufacturers achieve peak efficiency with autonomous production logistics.

Looking Ahead
With Matt at the helm and the support of Rockwell Automation, OTTO is poised to continue its leadership in autonomous material handling solutions. Matt's journey from a small basement to leading an industry-changing company is a testament to his vision, resilience, and relentless pursuit of progress. His leadership continues to drive OTTO’s mission to make manufacturing facilities safer, smarter, and more efficient for the future.

OTTO by Rockwell Automation won two Gold Stevie^® Awards for Best Large Company of the Year in Manufacturing and Best Manufacturing Solution; and CEO Matt Rendall won an additional Gold Stevie Award for Executive of the Year - Manufacturing in The 2024 International Business Awards^®.

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The Culture Equation (TCE), a Stevie Award-winning management consulting firm based in Sydney, Australia, offers practical solutions to help organizations transform their cultural landscapes.

In the complex and fast-paced world of business, organizational culture has become one of the most critical factors influencing a company’s success. Culture shapes how employees interact, engage, and contribute to the organization’s mission, values, and overall performance.

TCE focuses on helping companies reshape their culture in a way that improves performance, enhances engagement, and fosters greater alignment with strategic goals. Their solutions are rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior, leadership dynamics, and team interactions, and they emphasize practical, actionable strategies over abstract theories. By applying this approach, TCE has proven that culture transformation is not an optional luxury for organizations but a necessity for sustainable success.

A Practical Approach to Organizational Change
One of the key aspects that sets TCE apart is its emphasis on delivering practical, hands-on solutions. Organizational culture is often viewed as something intangible or difficult to change. However, TCE’s approach is built on breaking down culture into manageable, measurable components. Instead of relying on generic models or prescriptive tactics, the organization tailors its interventions to the specific needs of each company it works with.

A core principle at TCE is that culture is dynamic and must be actively managed. This means working alongside companies to understand their unique challenges and goals and designing programs that address those directly.

The Culture Canvas: Defining Cultural Blueprint
One of the standout practical tools that TCE uses in its transformation process is the “Culture Canvas” workshop. This interactive workshop is designed to help organizations visualize and define their cultural landscape. The idea behind the Culture Canvas is simple yet powerful: by mapping out a company’s existing culture and identifying areas for improvement, leaders and employees alike can better understand where they are and where they want to go.

The Culture Canvas session guides participants through a structured process that encourages open discussions, collective input, and the co-creation of a shared cultural vision. It allows organizations to define their values, behaviors, and expectations in a way that is relevant and actionable for everyone within the organization. The result is a practical blueprint that aligns all stakeholders around a common cultural framework that can be integrated into everyday business practices.

What makes this approach particularly effective is its focus on collaboration. TCE doesn’t just come in as an external consultant to impose solutions from the outside. Instead, they facilitate a participatory process in which employees at all levels are engaged in the cultural transformation. This leads to greater buy-in, ownership, and commitment to the changes being implemented.

Psychological Safety: A Key Enabler of Engagement
Another central component of TCE’s practical approach is its focus on psychological safety. Research has shown that psychological safety – the feeling that individuals can take risks, speak up, and share ideas without fear of retribution – is a critical factor in fostering high-performing teams. Without it, innovation stalls, communication breaks down, and engagement levels drop.

By focusing on this practical aspect of organizational culture, TCE helps companies create environments where employees are more likely to contribute ideas, collaborate, and take initiative without fear of failure. This, in turn, leads to improved engagement, greater innovation, and a more dynamic organizational culture overall.

Ongoing Commitment
TCE's practical and tailored approach to organizational culture transformation has made them a valuable partner for companies seeking to enhance their workplace environments.

Their focus on defining culture, developing leadership, and promoting diversity provides organizations with the tools needed to foster positive and productive workplaces. The recognition from the Stevie^® Awards further highlights their dedication to excellence in the field of culture and leadership consulting. 

The Culture Equation won a Silver Stevie Award for Company of the Year - Business or Professional Services - Small in The 2024 International Business Awards^®.

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Established in 1975 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has grown into a significant healthcare institution in the Middle East. Known for its specialized medical services and research contributions, the hospital has expanded its operations while focusing on improving healthcare standards and operational efficiency.

KFSH&RC supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative to enhance healthcare services and research capabilities. The institution is working toward becoming globally recognized in medical care, research, and education.

Key Contributions and Milestones

Specialized Medical Care. The hospital provides advanced treatments in areas such as oncology, cardiology, and genetics. It has also developed expertise in organ transplants, having completed over 5,000 procedures to date.

Research and Development. KFSH&RC has also made progress in research areas such as genomics and cancer studies. Its research output includes publications and patents that contribute to scientific advancements.

Expanding Access and Facilities. The hospital has opened additional branches in Jeddah and Madinah to meet growing demand and improve access to healthcare. In 2023, it launched a new Private Wing Building to enhance patient care and provide additional services.

Operational Improvements. The hospital has implemented technology-driven initiatives to improve efficiency, such as the Enterprise Resource Planning Process Design Project, which has streamlined administrative processes like travel orders and approvals. This has reduced processing times and improved data accuracy.

Workforce Initiatives
KFSH&RC emphasizes workforce development through targeted initiatives:

• Onboarding Improvements: A revised onboarding process integrates new hires more effectively, incorporating mentorship and better communication between departments.
• Job Rotation Programs: Allowing employees to rotate roles has supported skill development and adaptability, helping ensure continuity during staffing challenges.
• AI Integration: The “We Bridge” AI chatbot provides 24/7 support for employee inquiries, making HR services more accessible.

 In recent years, KFSH&RC has significantly increased its hiring efforts, with 4,647 employees onboarded between 2022 and 2023. Of these, 74.17% were local hires, contributing to the hospital's compliance with Saudization targets.

Looking Ahead
KFSH&RC continues to focus on enhancing medical care, research, and operational efficiency. Its initiatives in workforce development, service expansion, and research reflect a commitment to contributing to healthcare improvements both locally and globally.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre won a Gold Stevie^® Award for Achievement in Human Resources; and four Bronze Stevie Awards for Support Team of the Year, Support Department of the Year, Human Resources Department of the Year, and Human Resources Team of the Year in The 2024 International Business Awards^®.

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More than 450 VIPs, 2024 Stevie® Award winners, and their guests will converge on the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul, Türkiye this Friday evening, October 11 for The 21st Annual International Business Awards®, the world's premier honors for achievement in the workplace.

Winners of the Grand, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and People's Choice Stevie Award trophies and medallions were announced in August and September.  Winners in attendance will be celebrated and give their acceptance speeches at Friday's gala event.

This will mark the first time since 2010 that the annual IBA awards ceremony will be staged in Istanbul.  In the intervening years winners of IBA Stevie Awards have been feted in Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, London, Paris, Rome, Seoul, and Toronto, among other global centers.

This year's Stevie Award winners were determined by more than 300 professionals around the world, acting as judges on 11 juries. 

Here is the list of organizations that will be represented in Istanbul on Friday.

8X8
A.S. WATSON
ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions
ACEN RES
afina
Age SA
Ak Finansal Kiralama A.Ş. (AKLease)
AKTIF YATIRIM BANKASI A.S.
Aljazeera Media Institute
Allianz Technology SE
Arkas Holding
Aselsan A.S.
Atos Customer Services
Atos Türkiye IT & Consulting
ATREVIA COMUNICACIÓN S.L.U
B2Press
Banco Popular Dominicano
Bases Conversion and Development Authority
BAYER TÜRKIYE
BELBİM AŞ
Benaa
Boehringer Ingelheim Ilaç Ticaret A.S.
boneArtis bioRec AG
Borusan Otomotiv Grubu
BORUSAN
Bubble CiTea
CarrefourSA
Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.
Cathay United Bank
CEASA Food Bank, Comida Boa.
Çelebi Aviation Holding
Ceyhinz Link International Inc.
Condé Nast
CPM India Sales & Marketing Pvt Ltd
DanceSyndrome UK
DDB Group Philippines
Decathlon Turkiye
Design Pop LLC
DHL Express Europe
Divina Law Offices
DocuWare Corporation
Dynamic Ace Global
EasyCep
ebebek Magazacilik
Enerjisa Enerji
Entek Elektrik
Espark Shopping Center
Exemplar Global Inc.
Fiba Group
GFT Technologies SE
Gunsan Electric
HALKBANK
Hase & Igel GmbH
HAVELSAN
Hayat Kimya
HCLSoftware
HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings SA
Her Unapologetic Success
HeyMo® The Experience Design Company
IBM Institute for Business Value
Infinix Mobility Limited
Is Asset Management
Is Sanat
Jenolite
Jobsplus
KIBAR HOLDING A.S
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Kyndryl
LC Waikiki
Lenovo International Services Support (ISS) - Latin America Spanish
Lenovo
Leobit
Lounge Group
Lumitel
Marmara Park
Mastek
meet taiwan
Meralco
Metrobank
MettaComms
MONLOVE
National Centre for Vegetation Cover & Combatting Desertification
Newday Media JSC
Nicole Schmitz Leadership Coaching
NTT Data Inc
Oksijen Events
Öksüt Madencilik A.S. (OMAS)
One Meralco
OneBPO
OPET
OTOMOTO Pay
Philip Morris International
PHUSE
pladis
Planet Tax Free LLC
Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation
PRecious Communications
Provincial Government of La Union
PT Adaro Indonesia
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk
PT PGAS TELEKOMUNIKASI NUSANTARA (PGNCOM)
PT PGN LNG Indonesia
QNB Finansbank Dijital Kˆpr¸ (Digital Bridge)
QNB Sigorta Saglik Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
QNBFinansbank
rankingCoach
Resolute Software
Revomed (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Robert Bosch GmbH
Rudaw Media Network
SABC Pension Fund
Safaniya Offshore Producing Department - SOfPD - Saudi Aramco
Sandoz AG
SAP SE
Savers Value Village
Secure Future
Sharjah Media City
Sisecam
SOCAR Türkiye Enerji A.S.
SOCAR Türkiye
SolarWinds
Stamps Creative
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
TAV Technologies
TEB Faktoring A.S. Istanbul
TELUS
TEMSA
The Operations Genius
The Stories and Wisdom Company
TurkTraktor
UIC Digital
Ülker
Umbrella IT
Vanderbilt University
Viettel Cambodia Pte., Ltd.
Virtualstock
Watsons Personal Care Stores (Philippines) Inc.
Watsons Türkiye
Welspun Transformation Services Limited
Yeşilırmak Electricity Distribution Inc.
Yesilirmak Elektrik Perakende
Zenutna Holdings Corporation
Ziraat Participation Bank

The 2025 (22nd Annual) International Business Awards will begin accepting nominations in February.  Visit www.StevieAwards.com/IBA to learn more and to request your copy of the entry kit.

Winners were announced today in the 2024 People's Choice Stevie® Awards for Favorite Companies, an annual feature of The International Business Awards®, the world's only international, all-encompassing business awards program, now in its 21st year.

The worldwide, public vote was conducted from mid-August through 13 September, with the highest number of votes deciding the People's Choice winners in a variety of industries. More than 56,000 votes were cast. All Stevie Award winners in the Company/Organization of the Year categories in this year's International Business Awards (IBA) were eligible to be included in the vote.

Winners of the crystal People's Choice Stevie Awards will be honored during the IBAs' awards banquet on Friday, 11 October at the InterContintal Istanbul, in Istanbul Turkey. Tickets for the event are now on sale.

The winners of peer-adjudicated Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards - selected from more than 3,600 nominations received from organizations in more than 62 nations - will also be recognized during the ceremony.

The winners of the 2024 People's Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite Companies are:

Advertising, Marketing & PR: Pixel Co Creative & Marketing
Apparel, Beauty & Fashion: ACE Sunglasses
Banking: Ziraat Katılım Bankasi A.Ş.
Business or Professional Services: Athena
Computer Services: Stefanini
Computer Software: MYBUSYBEE, INC.
Conglomerates: SM Investments Corporation
Consumer Products & Services: Dr. Phone Fix
Diversified Services: Welspun Transformation Services Limited
Energy: ESCON
Financial Services: Planet Tax Free LLC
Food & Beverage: Bubble Citea
Government or Non-Profit: Megaworld Foundation, Inc.
Health Products & Services: Compass CHC of Barnstaple
Hospitality & Leisure: Beyond the Valley
Insurance: Thai Life Insurance Plc.
Legal: Avant Law LLC
Manufacturing: Makers Nutrition
Materials & Construction: Ayala Land, Inc. - Makati Development Corporation
Media & Entertainment: Jasmine Norris Photography
Real Estate: AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
Retail: Yeşilırmak Elektrik Perakende
Telecommunications: TELUS
Transportation: Royal Line Logistics Inc
Utilities: YEDAS AI

Entries for The 22nd (2025) International Business Awards will be accepted starting in February. More information is available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

The Stevie® Awards, organizers of the world’s premier business awards programs, have announced the winners of six Grand (“best in show”) Stevie Award trophies in The 2024 (21^st Annual) International Business Awards®, the world’s leading business awards competition.

Nominees in the 2024 IBAs were not able to apply for Grand Stevie Awards directly. Winners were determined by a points system based on the total number of awards won in the IBAs with a Gold Stevie win counting for three points, a Silver Stevie win for two points, and a Bronze Stevie win for 1.5 points, as well as having the highest average score in selected categories.

This year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners in The International Business Awards were announced on 14 August. They and the winners of the Grand Stevies announced today will be recognized during an awards gala in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 11 October.

Winners of the 2024 Grand Stevie Awards are:

Organization of the Year
With 55 award points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie wins by multiple units under its umbrella, Ayala Land, a subsidiary of Ayala Corporation of the Philippines, is the most honored organization in The 2024 International Business Awards®.

Most Honored Marketing Agency
Lounge Group, one of the biggest full-service communications agencies in Hungary, earned 20 award points with four Gold and four Silver Stevie wins on behalf of clients Budapest Airport and MVM Group. This is the first-ever Grand Stevie win for Hungary.

Most Honored Public Relations Agency
Weber Shandwick’s office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, wins with 34 award points earned on behalf of a single client, Miral Destinations, a leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences. This marks the seventh Grand Stevie Award won by Weber Shandwick over the years, and the first since 2017.

Highest-rated Nomination of the Year
There is a tie for this Grand Stevie prize this year, with both nominations receiving average scores from the judges of 9.86 out of a possible 10.

• LLYC, Llorente y Cuenca, founded in Madrid, Spain, and now with 16 offices in 13 countries, earns a Grand for its nomination “StepbyWater,” winner of the Gold Stevie Award for Communications or PR Campaign of the Year - Digital Creativity, on behalf of client StepbyWater. This marks 13 Grand Stevie wins for LLYC in the past 11 years.
• UNICEF Thailand, Bangkok’s Gold Stevie-winning nomination for Best Annual Report - Non-Profit Organizations, “A Tale Of Two Thailands - UNICEF Thailand Impact Report 2023” earns a Grand Stevie. This marks the second Grand Stevie win for UNICEF, with their Cambodian chapter having won in the 2022 IBAs, and the third Grand win for Thailand.

Highest-rated New Product or Service Nomination of the Year
With an average score of 9/10, Azul, of Sunnyvale, California, USA, provider of “the Java platform for the modern cloud enterprise,” wins their first Grand Stevie Award for their nomination of Azul Platform Prime, Gold Stevie-winner for Best New Cloud Application or Service.

Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards, remarked, “The six Grand Stevie Award winners exemplify the exceptional range and caliber of entries we received at the IBAs in 2024. Top organizations continue to adapt and thrive in a world of constant change, and our judges were truly impressed by the outstanding creativity, resourcefulness, and skill demonstrated by these winners in propelling their organizations forward over the past two years. We eagerly anticipate honoring these Grand Stevie Award recipients at the upcoming gala in Istanbul.”

The International Business Awards feature a wide variety of categories to recognize achievement in every facet of work life, including management awards, new product awards, marketing awards, PR awards, customer service awards, website awards, and more.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award placements in the 2024 IBAs were determined by the average scores of more than 300 professionals worldwide in the three-month judging process. Winners were selected from more than 3,600 nominations submitted by organizations in 62 nations and territories.

The nomination process for the 2025 IBAs will open in February. For more information about The International Business Awards, including a complete list of all Stevie Award winners in the 2024 competition, visit www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

High-achieving organizations and executives around the world have been recognized as Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Award winners in The 21st Annual International Business Awards®, the world's only international, all-encompassing business awards program. The IBAs have been called “the Olympics for the workplace.”

Winners were selected from more than 3,600 nominations submitted by organizations in 62 nations and territories.

A complete list of all 2024 Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners by category is available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

More than 300 executives worldwide participated on 11 juries to determine the Stevie winners.

The top winner of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards is Ayala Land of Metro Manila, Philippines with 25 Stevie Award wins.

Other winners of multiple Stevie Awards include, among others: Halkbank, Istanbul, Türkiye (18), Tata Consultancy, worldwide (14), Viettel, Hanoi, Vietnam (13), Akbank, Istanbul, Türkiye (13), DP DHL, worldwide (13), Miral, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (13), IBM, worldwide (11), Cathay United Bank, Taipei, Taiwan (10), Data Dynamics, Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA (9), PLDT and Smart, Makati City, Philippines (9), Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (8), Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd. Taipei, Taiwan, (8), China Resources Land Limited, Shenzhen, China (8), Lounge Group, Budapest, Hungary (8), Manila Electric Company, Metro Manila, Philippines, (8), Atos Customer Services, Istanbul, Türkiye (7), BELBİM AŞ, Istanbul, Türkiye (7), Everise, Plantation, FL USA (7), pladis, Istanbul, Türkiye (7), Russell Harris Event Group, North Hollywood, CA USA (7), Sandoz AG, Basel, Switzerland (7), WNS, Mumbai, India (7), Wolters Kluwer, worldwide (7), A.S. WATSON, Hong Kong, China (6), Beyaz Kağıt San. ve Tic. A.Ş., Adana, Türkiye (6), Ceyhinz Link International Inc., Irving, TX USA (6), HKRI Taikoo Hui, Shanghai, China (6), LLYC, Madrid, Spain (6), Pan American Energy, Buenos Aires, Argentina (6), TELUS, Vancouver, BC Canada, (6), Thai Life Insurance Plc., Bangkok, Thailand (6), ZIMAT, Mexico City, Mexico (6), Mastercard, Miami, FL USA (6), Cisco Systems Inc, San Jose, CA USA (5), DDB Group Philippines, Taguig City, Philippines (5), Dito Telecommunity, BGC Taguig, Philippines (5), HCL Software, Noida, India and Santa Clara, CA USA (5), King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (5), KoçZer, Istanbul, Türkiye (5), KoçSistem Bilgi ve İletişim A.Ş., Istanbul, Türkiye (5), SOCAR Türkiye, Istanbul, Türkiye (5), FPT, Hanoi, Vietnam (5), Sleepm Global Inc., ON Canada (5), TriNet, Dublin, CA USA (5), and Yapi Kredi Bank, Istanbul, Türkiye, (5).

All organizations worldwide are eligible to compete in the IBAs and may submit any number of nominations in a wide range of categories for achievement in management, marketing, public relations, customer service, human resources, new products and services, technology, websites, apps, events, and more.

Winners will be celebrated during a gala event in Istanbul, Türkiye, at the InterContinental Hotel on October 11, 2024. Tickets are on sale now.

Nominations for the 2025 edition of the IBAs will be accepted starting in February.

Nominations will now be accepted through 17 July

The Stevie^® Awards, organizers of The International Business Awards^®, announced today that the final entry deadline in the 2024 (21st annual) edition of the awards has been extended through 17 July by popular demand. The original final entry deadline was 12 June.

The International Business Awards are widely recognized as the world's premier business awards competition, attracting nominations from organizations in over 70 nations and territories each year.

All individuals and organizations worldwide—public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small—may submit nominations to The International Business Awards. Entry details are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA. 

“The extended entry period will give organizations additional time to prepare and submit their nominations," said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. 

Juries featuring more than 300 executives worldwide will determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners. Winners will be announced on 14 August and celebrated at a gala banquet in Istanbul, Turkey, at the InterContinental Istanbul on Friday, 11 October. Grand, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and People's Choice Stevie Award trophies and medallions will be presented to winners on stage in Istanbul. Tickets for the awards banquet will be available starting 14 August, when winners are announced.

“We are thrilled to announce that this year’s International Business Awards banquet will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, added Miller. We anticipate over 300 executives from more than 20 nations to attend the awards ceremony.”

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

• Management Awards 
• Sustainability Awards 
• Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 
• Company of the Year Awards 
• Customer Service Awards  
• Human Resources Awards  
• Marketing Awards  
• New Product Awards  
• Corporate Communications and Public Relations Awards  
• Website, App, Event, Video, and other Media Awards
• Social Media Awards
• Technology Awards
• Thought Leadership Awards
  

There are many new and revised features of The International Business Awards for 2024:

• There are a variety of new Technology Solution Categories for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Solutions, split into subcategories for Financial, Generative (audio, graphics, text, video), Healthcare, and other solutions. There are additional new technology categories for Cybersecurity, Digital Asset Management, Digital Employee Experience, and Knowledge Center/Help Sites. 

• There are many new Event Categories for Cause & Green Events including CSR Experience, Employee Giving & Volunteerism, Inclusive Events, and other Brand Experiences/Events by type including Gamified Experience, Pop-Up Experience, and Immersive Experience. 

• There are new categories sprinkled throughout the category groups for New Product & Product Management Awards, Mobile Site & App Awards, and Website Awards.
  

Stevie Award winners in the 2023 IBAs included Ayala Land Inc. (Philippines), Anexa BPO (Mexico), Empire Eagle Food (Taiwan), EY Global Services Limited (USA), IBM Corporation (Worldwide), LLYC (Spain), Ooredoo Group (Qatar), Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia), TalkLife (United Kingdom), Turkish Aerospace (Turkey), HALKBANK (Turkey), The Dubai Digital Authority (United Arab Emirates), Viettel Group (Vietnam), and many more. 

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
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• 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.