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The 2026 (11th annual) Stevie Awards for Great Employers

Known as the "Oscars of Business," the Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize the best organizations to work for and all of the people, products, achievements, and more that drive great places to work.

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 April 9. Primary Entry Deadline is May 7. The Final Entry Deadline is June 10.

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

✨ AI Achievement Categories (New for 2026)

✨ Curated Training Platform of the Year Categories

✨ Employer of the Year Categories

✨ HR Achievement Categories

✨ HR Individual Categories

✨ HR Team Categories

✨ Solutions & Implementations Categories

✨ Solution Provider Categories

✨ Training Programs or Media Categories

✨ Thought Leadership Categories

✨ And More!

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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 honored as winners alongside 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 seasoned professionals 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 to the pantheon of past Stevie Award winners, including Adobe, Coca-Cola, IBM, Intuit, Lenovo and Samsung, among many others.

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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, teams, individuals, solutions providers, solutions and implementation providers, training programs, thought leadership, 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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What Past Stevie Award Winners are Saying

“Grounded in our agile values and a commitment to building a culture of trust through action, we are working to set a new bar for what it means to create a workplace where employees can truly thrive. These awards reflect our people-first culture, where leadership listens closely, all perspectives are valued, and every employee is empowered to contribute meaningfully. Thank you to the judging panel of experts for this recognition."

Taylor Kelly, Head of Human Resources, Scrum Alliance

"This isn't just a trophy, it is a meaningful recognition of the brilliant, consistent work our talent acquisition team puts in every single day. We've grown by staying focused on what we do best: helping fast-scaling companies find the tech and digital experts they need quickly, globally, and with care. The Stevie Awards celebrate the world's top workplaces and HR achievements, and we are proud to stand among them. "

Ann Kuss, CEO, Outstaff Your Team

"We are immensely proud to be recognized as a Bronze Stevie Award winner for Employer of the Year in the Computer Software category. This honor reflects the passion and dedication of our entire team, and their commitment to growth, well-being, and collaboration keeps us moving forward. At apexanalytix, we believe that investing in our people is the key to innovation and excellence, and this award underscores the impact of our BeWell@apex program, leadership development initiatives, and culture of continuous learning."

Jess Kozak, Chief Human Resources Officer, apexanalytix

"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."

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

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 Stevie Awards for Great Employers

October 28, 2026

The Pullman Paris Montparnasse Hotel, Paris, France

Tickets for the awards banquet will go on sale on July 15, 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.