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The Awards in United States


The CEO Magazine’s Executive of the Year Awards is one of the most prestigious business awards programs, now in its second year in the United States. The awards celebrate the individual excellence of senior executives with an online announcement of winners. These highly sought-after accolades recognize top leaders who are driving success and making an impact across industries.

Prestigious Sector Awards

  • CEO of the Year Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award (can not apply)

Awards criteria

In order for us to recognize the best executives in the United States, there are a few ‘must-haves’ for all applications. If you have any questions about these, please contact: us.awards@theceomagazine.com

To be an eligible applicant you must do the following:

  • Complete the application before the deadline
  • Be employed by a private, public, not-for-profit business, government organization or a registered charity in the United States
  • Have an annual turnover of more than USD $25 million
  • Oversee significant operations in the United States

CEO of the Year applicants must:


Criteria for CEO of the Year

Questions and Guidance for Applicants

To help applicants maximize their scores, they should focus on the following advice when answering each question:

Visionary Leadership

Question: Describe your vision for your company and the most significant milestones or achievements you have reached this year.

  • What Judges Look For:
    • Clear articulation of a compelling vision.
    • Evidence of significant milestones achieved under your leadership.
    • Long-term strategy aligned with societal and stakeholder value.
  • Tips for Applicants:
    • Start with a concise statement of your vision.
    • Highlight 2–3 major milestones with specific details (e.g., launch of a new product, entry into a new market).
    • Connect milestones to broader organizational goals or societal impact.

Financial Performance and Growth

Employee Engagement and Culture

Customer Impact

Community and Environmental Responsibility

Innovation and Problem-Solving

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Exclusive award categories

Events like The CEO Magazine’s Executive of the Year Awards are so important as they allow professionals across multiple industries to come together to network, share experiences and celebrate their hard work over the years. There are few platforms to do this and this is why the Executive of the Year Awards is so important and valued in the business community.

HIGHLIGHTS
Celebrate your success and network with fellow leaders

AUDIENCE

Who’s in the room?

BUSINESS LEADERS ULTRA-HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUALS LUXURY CONSUMER AUDIENCE CORPORATE DECISION-MAKERS

The Awards attract top decision-makers, influencers and the highest income earners. There will be many opportunities for your brand to connect with our database through a mix of online and social campaigns.

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25-65

YEARS OLD

42%

FEMALE

58%

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JUDGES
2025 judging panel

Faced with the difficult task of deciding on the final winner in their category, every judge is a well-respected expert within their industry, and the wider business world on the whole.

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