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The 23rd Annual International Business Awards®

Enter The Top Global Business Awards Program

Turn Your Success into International Recognition! Submit a nomination for the chance to be recognized in the prestigious International Business Awards,® the world's top honors for professional achievements for organizations and individuals of all types.

Request your 2026 Entry Kit to learn how to apply.
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The 2026 (23rd annual) International Business Awards

Known as the "Oscars of Business," The International Business Awards recognize outstanding achievements in all aspects of the workplace. 

All individuals and organizations - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations.

The early bird entry deadline is 8 April. Entry Deadline is 6 May. The Final Entry Deadline is 17 June.

Choose from 200+ award categories that spotlight the achievements of executives, employees, teams organizations, new products and services, technology, marketing campaigns, and much more:

✨ Achievement Awards Categories
✨ App Awards Categories
✨ AI Awards Categories (New for 2026)
✨ Company / Organization Awards Categories
✨ Corporate Communications & Public Relations Awards Categories
✨ Creative Awards Categories
✨ Customer Service Awards Categories
✨ Event Awards Categories
✨ Entrepreneur Awards Categories
✨ Human Resources Awards Categories
✨ Individual Awards Categories
✨ Management Awards Categories
✨ New Product and Service Awards Categories
✨ Podcast Awards Categories
✨ Public Sector Innovation Categories (New for 2026)
✨ Social Media Awards Categories
✨ Sustainability Awards Categories
✨ Technology Awards Categories
✨ Thought Leadership Awards Categories
✨ And More!
Learn More View all Categories

Past Stevie® Award Winners include top innovators across 70+ nations

Past winners leverage their Stevie wins to enhance their reputations, secure media coverage, attract top talent, and differentiate themselves in competitive markets.

Every year, world-famous companies such as Amazon Web Services, Ayala Land, Carrefour SA, Cisco, Halkbank, IBM, Lenovo, Manila Electric Company, Samsung, SAP, Starbucks, Tata Consultancy Services, Toyota, Wells Fargo, Wolters Kluwer, are joined in the winners' circle by small and medium-sized organizations that are still building their brands.

Request your 2026 Entry Kit to learn how to submit nominations for the chance to get recognized and join the ranks of top business leaders.

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What Sets Us Apart

  • Small and large organizations compete on equal footing, with only 30–40% of entrants earning recognition, making each win truly prestigious.

  • Winners receive a comprehensive resource kit to maximize visibility and celebrate their achievements worldwide, in addition to the opportunity to attend an awards gala event.

  • Every entry is evaluated by a carefully selected panel of senior executives who volunteer their time to ensure fair, unbiased judging.
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WHY ENTER THE STEVIE AWARDS?

Celebrate Your People, Standout in Your Industry, and Put Your Organization in the Spotlight

Since 2002, the Stevies have honored and generated public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of thousands of organizations and working professionals worldwide. 

There are various benefits to submitting nominations to Stevie Awards programs. Whether you’re looking to boost visibility, team morale, or brand credibility, this is recognition that actually moves the needle.

We hope your organization will participate, and look forward to welcoming you into the pantheon of past Stevie Award winners, including Adobe, IBM, Intuit, Lenovo and Samsung, among many others.

Prestige

The Stevies are one of the most coveted and respected honors in the corporate world. The Stevie Award trophies are magnificent - a global symbol of excellence and innovation.

International Recognition

Winners are celebrated and recognized during our awards galas, featured across international media, and promoted to a worldwide audience.

Brand Exposure

Stevie Award winners leverage their wins to gain press coverage, boost their organization’s reputation, stand out to clients and competitors, and reach more potential candidates.

Credibility That Opens Doors

A Stevie win signals excellence to clients and leadership teams, making it easier to earn trust, support, and new opportunities.

Talent Magnet

Past winners use their Stevie recognition to attract top talent. The Stevies present a unique opportunity to showcase the creativity, innovation, and effectiveness of organization-wide achievements, individuals, products, services, and more. 

Categories for Any Company Size, Industry & Achievement

There are 200+ categories for organizations as a whole, specific achievements, marketing and PR campaigns, apps, websites, technology, AI, human resources, events, websites, individual professionals, podcasts, thought leadership, entrepreneurs, new products, and more. 

Gain Valuable Feedback

The Stevie Awards are judged by many of the world's most respected executives, entrepreneurs, and business educators who are hand selected from thousands of applicants. Entrants have access to all of the judges' comments; that's valuable feedback from and exposure to potential clients, partners, and industry leaders. 

Read more about the judging and awards process here.

Employee Satisfaction

Awards build internal pride and motivation. Winning a Stevie is a cost-effective way to celebrate your team's achievements, thank employees for their efforts, and boost morale.

Benchmarking

The awards are a great way to benchmark your achievements against competitors in your industry. Winning a Stevie Award validates your mission, people, and products, while measuring your success against the competition.

Celebrate Your Wins at Our Red-Carpet Galas

This year's Stevie Award winners will be recognized during a gala event in Paris attended by professionals from around the world. 

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THE STEVIES AT A GLANCE

Some Interesting Stats

More than 12,000 nominations from more than 70 nations and territories are judged by more than 1,000 professionals across all nine Stevie Awards competitions annually.

More than 3,800 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry, in 78 nations and territories, were evaluated in The 2025 International Business Awards.

What Past Stevie Award Winners are Saying

“At Zimat, we are thrilled to be recognized with the 2025 Grand Stevie Award as the Most Honored Public Relations Agency. This recognition reinforces our commitment to driving the highest standards in the corporate communications industry, strengthening its strategic role in building value and achieving the business objectives of our clients."

Marta Mejía. Founding Partner and CEO, Zimat

"Winning the prestigious Stevie Award is a proud milestone for iACE, reaffirming our commitment to driving skills, innovation, and industry readiness in India. This recognition not only celebrates our team's dedication and impact but also inspires us to continue building transformative partnerships, expanding our training footprint, and empowering the next generation of industry-ready professionals."

Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, CEO, International Automobile Centre of Excellence

"Winning this Gold Stevie Award significantly raises the profile of the CABI BioProtection Portal as a key player in addressing global sustainability challenges. Validation from business leaders outside our field, and having competed against initiatives from sectors across Europe, strengthens our position in future partnerships, showing the benefits of the Portal’s approach to sustainable pest management."

Ulli Kuhlmann, Executive Director of Operations at CABI

"Winning a Stevie Award this year is a powerful affirmation of the work we’ve poured into transforming how small businesses experience IT. It validates our mission to make tech support radically human, proactive, and accessible—especially for PR firms and purpose-driven teams who rely on us to keep their creativity uninterrupted. This recognition fuels our commitment to innovation, service excellence, and equity in tech."

Erick Grau, Founder & CEO, Chibitek
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Celebrate Your Wins on a Global Stage

Winning a Stevie Award Gives You and Your Team the Chance to Shine

Winners in the 2026 competition will connect and network with thousands of professionals from leading organizations across the globe at this year's gala celebration on 28 October in Paris, France.

While attendance is not required to win, all winners have the opportunity to accept their Stevie Awards on stage, deliver an acceptance speech, and get professionally photographed and interviewed on our red carpet. The awards ceremony is live-streamed worldwide.

Every winner receives a suite of promotional tools to showcase their achievements, including winner logos, press release templates, and opportunities to be featured on the Stevie Awards blog, website, and social media channels. 

Visit FAQ page for more details about the awards ceremony.

Awards banquet of the 2026 International Business Awards® 

28 October, 2026

The Pullman Hotel, Paris, France

Tickets for the awards banquet will go on sale on 11 August, the day on which Stevie® winners* are notified.

*Winners are not obligated to attend the award ceremony or receive their trophies or medals to be deemed Stevie winners.

READY TO ENTER?

Request the Entry Kit to Learn How to Submit Nominations

The Entry Kit contains everything you need to get started, including guidance on choosing categories, entry preparation tips, and additional resources.

Requesting the Entry Kit does not obligate you to participate.

Don't Miss the Chance to Be Honored Among the World's Top Professionals!
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