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February 27, 2025                                                   Stevie Awards Home | Email Us

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  • American Business Awards® Final Entry Deadline on Wednesday
  • IN BRIEF: Last Chance for the Ethics in Sales Award (No Entry Fee); Photos Available From MENA Gala
  • Attend The International Business Awards® Webinar
  • Stevie-winner Umbrella IT
  • Upcoming Stevie Awards Calendar
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ABA25 Final Entry Deadline

American Business Awards® Final Entry Deadline on Wednesday


The top business awards competition in the United States, The American Business Awards®, is still accepting nominations for the 23rd annual competition. 

The final entry deadline is this Wednesday, March 5.


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All organizations operating in the United States - large and small, public and private, for-profit and non-profit - are eligible to submit nominations in a wide range of categories honoring achievement in every aspect of work life, from management and marketing to public relations and product development. There are categories to choose from in groups, including:

  • Apps, Events, Publications, Videos, and Web Sites
  • Management
  • Achievement
  • Company / Organization
  • Entrepreneur
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing Awards
  • New Products & Product Management
  • Podcasts (new for 2025)
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • Sustainability
  • Technology
  • Thought Leadership
  • and more...

Every new product or service nominated in The 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 and services. So new product nominations have the opportunity win two awards: one as chosen by our professional judges, and one selected by the general public.

More than 250 professionals worldwide will participate in the judging process beginning in February, through mid-April. All Stevie Award placements will be announced on April 24, prior to the June 10 awards banquet in New York City. Attendance is not required to win.

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SASCS Ethics in Sales

Last Chance to Enter for the Ethics in Sales Award
(No Entry Fee)


Sales Partnerships is sponsoring the Ethics in Sales Award in the 2025 Stevie Awards for Customer Sales & Service competition. The award will recognize outstanding examples of ethical sales practices.

The entry deadline for this special category, for which there are no entry fees, is this Friday, February 28.

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MENA25 Ceremony

Photos Available From the 6th Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards 

 

On Saturday, February 22, we celebrated winners in the 2025 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

More than 300 guests from 68 winning organizations around the MENA region attended the ceremony.


Explore photographs from the awards event.

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IBA March 19 Webinar

Attend The International Business Awards® Webinar on March 19

 

The 2025 International Business Awards® is now open for entries, offering organizations worldwide a chance to gain global recognition for their achievements.

Whether you’re looking to highlight innovation, leadership, or team success, a well-crafted Stevie® Awards nomination can make all the difference.

Let us help you create a standout entry—join us on March 19 at 3:00 PM (UTC+3) for a free webinar, "Go for Gold: How to Prepare Effective Nominations for The International Business Awards®."


REGISTER HERE


Moderated by the founder and Executive Chairman of the Stevie Awards, this webinar will provide insights based on past Stevie Award winners, judges, and business awards consultants regarding what it takes to craft winning Stevie Award nominations.

Webinar speakers will provide an overview of the nomination and judging processes, guidance in choosing the right categories for your organization's achievements, and tips for writing nominations that impress the judges. Relevant for all industries!

At the end of the webinar, audience questions will be answered during a live Q&A. Registrants will be able to access the webinar replay on-demand once it has concluded.


The International Business Awards, now in their 22nd year, are the world's premier business awards open to all organizations worldwide; large and small, public and private, for-profit and non-profit.

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iba24 Winner Umbrella IT

Stevie-winner Umbrella IT

 

Umbrella IT (UIT) is a global provider of web and mobile development services and IT consulting.

UIT’s work stands out for its focus on practical solutions, especially in areas like AI, machine learning, and virtual reality (VR). One of its flagship projects, the Beyond Words platform, demonstrates this approach by addressing real-world challenges in education.

Beyond Words is an educational technology tool designed to help users improve their speaking skills. The platform uses AI to analyze pronunciation and provide detailed, actionable feedback.


UIT has also worked on tools designed to make VR more interactive and functional. For example, the company developed a system that allows users to pause VR scenes, interact with characters, and provide responses in real time.


Umbrella IT won a Gold Stevie® Award for AI Solution in EdTech, and a Bronze Stevie for Company of the Year among Medium-sized Computer Services Organizations, in The 2024 International Business Awards®.

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    • March 5: Final entry deadline for The 2025 American Business Awards®
    • March 6: Entries open for the 2025 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence
    • March 14: Extended final entry deadline for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
    • April 8: Early-bird entry deadline for the 2025 Stevie Awards for Great Employers
    • April 9: Early-bird entry deadline for The 2025 International Business Awards®
    • May 14: First entry deadline for the 2025 German Stevie Awards
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