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The Awards in the United States


The CEO Magazine’s Executive of the Year Awards is one of the most prestigious business awards programs. Held 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 (cannot apply)
  • Leaders’ Choice Award (cannot apply)

Key Dates:

  • Applications Open: March 2
  • Applications Close: June 12
  • Finalists Announced: July 10
  • Winners Announced: October 2

Eligibility 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: [email protected]

To be considered for the awards in the United States, applicants must:

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

Specific requirements for CEO of the Year applicants:

NEWS

Latest news

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.

The association with The CEO Magazine allowed us to showcase our real competitive advantages. The unique ability and focused determination of our leaders, who with entrepreneurial stamina and commercial acumen drive bottom-line growth, inspire our teams to peak performance and cultivate profitable business relationships.

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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US$1m+

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME

25-65

YEARS OLD

42%

FEMALE

58%

MALE

JUDGES
This year's 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.

SPONSORS

Current sponsors

MEDIA

Brand Partners

LOCATION
About the Location

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