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The 2026 (20th annual) Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service

Known as the "Oscars of Business," the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service recognize outstanding achievements of sales, customer service, and call center professionals.

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

The Entry Deadline is December 4. The Final Entry Deadline is January 14.

Choose from 150+ award categories that spotlight the achievements of customer service executives, organizations, contact centers, and new products & services, and more including:

✨ Customer Service Department of the Year

✨ Employer of the Year

✨ AI & Digital Transformation Categories (new for 2026)

✨ Team & Department Categories

✨ Sales Executive of the Year

✨ Award for Innovation in Sales

✨ Solution Providers

✨ Solutions & Implementations

✨ Achievement in Global Customer Service Excellence

✨ Achievement in the Use of Data & Analytics in Sales

✨ Best Use of Technology in Sales

✨ Best Use of Technology in Customer Service

✨ Sales Training or Coaching Program of the Year

✨ Thought Leadership

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 Ford Motor Company, DHL, Michael Kors, and Salesforce 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 sales 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.

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 1800Flowers.com, Adobe, AT&T, 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 150+ categories for customer service, contact center, business development, and sales professionals, teams, and departments. There are also categories for new products and services used by these professionals, as well as categories to recognize solution providers.

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 New York City, attended by executives from around the world.

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What Past Stevie Award Winners are Saying

“This achievement solidifies our reputation as a trustworthy brand that delivers for our customers, and the engagement we're seeing gives us confidence to expand our reach to help more Americans than ever before to experience the retirement of their dreams."

Michelle Samuel, Head of Prudential Financial’s Direct-to-Consumer Business

"We are so honoured to be recognised by the Stevie Awards. It signifies to us that we are on the right path, and motivates us to keep pushing the boundaries and aspire for even greater achievements in the year ahead."

Emma Lane, Customer Experience and Advantycs Consultant, Management Dynamics

"These awards are a powerful testament to what’s possible when you truly listen to your customers, understand their challenges, and focus on delivering meaningful solutions and lasting impact. What an experience!"

Andrew Meadowcroft, VP Customer Experience, Aires

"Winning a Stevie Award is an exceptional honor for our organization, as it signifies recognition from industry peers for our relentless dedication to innovation, quality, and customer service. We believe it further motivates us to continue setting new standards in our industry and deliver exceptional value to our customers."

Anubhav Saraf, Marketing Director, Shaip

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 March 5 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.

Visit FAQ page for more details about the awards ceremony.

Awards banquet of the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service

March 5, 2026

Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City

Tickets for the awards banquet will go on sale on January 28, 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.