Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners

The 2026 (23rd annual) Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

Widely recognized as the "Oscars of Business," the Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrate the outstanding achievements by women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and women-owned and women-led organizations worldwide.

Organizations of every type and size are eligible; large and small, public and private, for-profit and non-profit.

With more than 200 categories spanning a wide range of achievements, you can submit nominations that showcase your unique impact and values. Category groups include:

✨ Achievement Awards Categories

✨ Achievement in Communications, Marketing or PR Awards Categories

✨ Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology Awards Categories

✨ Company/Organization (Women-Owned or -Led) Awards Categories
✨ Individual Women Awards Categories
✨ Media (Developed for/by Women) Awards Categories
✨ New Product & Service (Developed for/by Women) Awards Categories
✨ Social Media Categories
✨ Sustainability Categories
✨ Thought Leadership Awards Categories

The Early-Bird Entry Deadline, with discounted entry fees, is June 24. The Primary Entry Deadline is July 22, and the Final Entry Deadline is August 19.

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Past Stevie® Awards for Women in Business Winners: From Entrepreneurs to Global Brands 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 It's a 10 Haircare, Salesforce, Tripadvisor, Hugo Boss, Wolters Kluwer, AT&T Business, Hilton, LinkedIn, Frito-Lay North America, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Mastercard, IBM, and Microsoft 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.

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.

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 PepsiCo, Microsoft, Caulipower, HCLTech, Amazon Web Services, 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 with Customers and Partners

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

There are 200+ categories for women-owned organizations as a whole, specific achievements, marketing and PR campaigns, technology, AI, events, individual professionals, entrepreneurs, podcasts, sustainability, social media, and more.

Gain Valuable Feedback

The Stevies are judged by many of the world's most respected executives, entrepreneurs, and business educators, 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. Learn about the judging 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.

Winners are Honored at a Red Carpet Gala

This year's Stevie Award winners will be recognized during a gala event in New York City attended by hundreds of representatives from Stevie Award-winning organizations, sponsors, and other VIPs.

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What Past Stevie Award Winners are Saying

“Winning a Stevie Award this year is a fantastic affirmation of our straightforward, no-nonsense approach to making sense of the often confusing world of property development. This honor truly reflects our lifelong dedication to showing up and getting things done. It highlights our mission to empower a community of "doers," especially women, to create resilient businesses, achieve financial independence, and bring real-world development projects to life."

Hilary Saxton, CEO, Property Mastermind

"Winning two Gold Stevie Awards has been proof of my results-driven approach and a career highlight for me. Since the entry submission in July 2025, we've seen this recognition open new doors and cement our role as a leader for systemic change."

Fleur Madden, CEO, The Ginsburg Firm

"Winning these three international awards is an incredible honor for our organization. it reaffirms that the work we do in our small Vermont community is making a global impact. Each award represents the heart, resilience, and dedication behind our mission to help families in crisis, proving that even a grassroots nonprofit can stand proudly among the world's most inspiring leaders."

Renita Marshall, Founder & President, The Renita Marshall Foundation

"Winning a Gold Stevie feels surreal, proof that a tiny indie brand built from my kitchen table could one day stand alongside giants like Amazon and IBM. For me, it's not just a trophy, it's a reminder that compassion, creativity, and a bit of chaos can still change an industry."

Lynsey Drewett, Founder, VE Cosmetics

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 November 16 ceremony in New York City.

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.

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Awards banquet of the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

November 16, 2026

The Marriott Marquis, New York, New York

Tickets for the awards banquet will go on sale on September 16, the day on which Stevie® finalists* are notified. Winner placements will be announced at the ceremony.

*Finalists are not obligated to attend the award ceremony or receive their trophies or medals to be deemed Stevie winners. All Finalists are ultimately deemed as Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie winners.

The 23rd Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

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