• 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

• Hold the title of CEO, Chairman, Managing Director or a similarly senior job title.

• Visionary Leadership

  Exhibits a compelling vision driving sustainable growth, innovation or transformation.

• Financial Performance and Growth

  Strong financial results, fiscal responsibility and sustainable practices.

• Employee Engagement and Culture

  Positive, inclusive workplace culture with measurable employee satisfaction and retention.

• Customer Impact

  Exceptional value and service fostering customer loyalty and satisfaction.

• Community and Environmental Responsibility

  Positive societal impact and minimized environmental footprint.

• Innovation and Problem-Solving

  Creative solutions with measurable impact on challenges, markets or value creation.

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.

Question: How has your company performed financially this year under your leadership? Provide metrics such as revenue growth, profitability, market share or other relevant data.

• What Judges Look For:
• Demonstrated financial growth and stability.
• Use of clear and relevant metrics.
• Evidence of fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Tips for Applicants:
• Use specific numbers (e.g., “Revenue grew by 15% to $50 million”).
• Include context for the results (e.g., “Achieved despite market challenges”).
• Highlight sustainable practices and their financial benefits.

Question: What steps have you taken to create a positive, inclusive and high-performance workplace culture? Provide data or examples of employee satisfaction, retention or engagement initiatives.

• What Judges Look For:
• Specific programs or policies fostering inclusivity and engagement.
• Evidence of measurable outcomes (e.g., increased retention rates, employee satisfaction scores).
• Demonstration of a values-driven leadership style.
• Tips for Applicants:
• Mention key initiatives (e.g., training programs, succession planning, wellbeing policies).
• Back up claims with metrics (e.g., “Retention improved by 20%”).
• Include testimonials or survey data from employees if possible.

Question: How do you ensure your company consistently delivers exceptional value and maintains strong customer relationships? Share an example of a key initiative or innovation that significantly enhanced customer satisfaction.

• What Judges Look For:
• Concrete initiatives that improve customer experience.
• Evidence of customer loyalty or satisfaction (e.g., NPS, repeat business).
• Innovative solutions addressing customer needs.
• Tips for Applicants:
• Describe a specific customer-focused initiative (e.g., a new service model).
• Provide measurable results (e.g., “Customer satisfaction increased by 30%”).
• Highlight customer testimonials or awards if applicable.

Question: What initiatives or programs have you led to contribute to your community and/or address environmental challenges?

• What Judges Look For:
• Evidence of meaningful community or environmental impact.
• Alignment with broader sustainability goals.
• Tangible outcomes (e.g., reduced emissions, community engagement metrics).
• Tips for Applicants:
• Focus on one or two impactful initiatives.
• Use metrics to demonstrate impact (e.g., “Reduced emissions by 25%”).
• Link efforts to your organization’s core values.

Question: Describe a significant challenge your business faced during your leadership. Detail the innovative approach you used to overcome it.

• What Judges Look For:
• A clear description of the challenge.
• Innovative, creative solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Tips for Applicants:
• Start by explaining the challenge (e.g., “Disrupted supply chain”).
• Detail your innovative solution and why it worked.
• Highlight the results (e.g., “Recovered supply chain within 2 weeks, avoiding losses”).