Top Business Awards, since 2011
From Associated Press to the Wall Street Journal, with Forbes, Fortune and Inc., Best in Biz Awards is judged by the most professional, unbiased voices out there – those of the press. Entrants have the confidence of being evaluated by experienced and respected reporters and editors with a deep knowledge across different industries, company metrics, products, and business personalities. Since our inaugural awards program back in 2011, we have never had any regular business professionals judge our entries – only the most experienced and qualified judges, the press.
But that’s not all. Best in Biz Awards is the only business awards program that can boast top-tier press judges, from a wide spectrum of all top publications from Associated Press to the Wall Street Journal – not just a single publication.
In a world where business awards are often organized by a single company or judged by unqualified business professionals, Best in Biz Awards take pride in being the most objective and respected industry awards available.
Get Recognized by Top-Tier Press
Unmatched exposure for your business in front of some of North America’s and the world’s most experienced and recognized media professionals.
Industry-Wide Press Exposure
Entrants and winners alike benefit from powerful national, local, and industry press exposure. Companies can expect numerous prominent editors and journalists reading and scoring their entries.
Inherent Objectivity
100% focus on objectivity =
– No outside sponsorships. No undue influence. Since 2011, we have never accepted any sponsorships.
– No communication between the judges. No group think. Putting together diverse panels of press judges from various publications allows us to bring an unmatched level of impartiality to the awards. Each judge scores the entries purely on their merit, without discussing or comparing scores with other judges.
Promotional Support
From a nationally-distributed press release through promotion across social media accounts to freshly redesigned winner badges, press release templates and trophies, we give you the tools you need to tell the world about your accomplishment.
North America
With 2025 marking its 15th annual edition, Best in Biz Awards is our largest, longest-running and most highly regarded business awards program. It distinguishes outstanding businesses across North America.
International
In its 13th year and open to all companies worldwide, the International program is a little smaller and can offer more opportunities for recognition across various categories. It is open to global and local companies alike.
Distinguished judges
Best in Biz Awards is the only business awards program judged solely by top-tier press, encompassing a wide spectrum of prestigious publications in North America and worldwide.
Our top-tier press judges, hailing from Associated Press to the Wall Street Journal, have researched and covered countless successful companies and thus have the unique expertise to objectively evaluate the entry pool to choose the top entrants. Since our inaugural program in 2011, we have never had regular business professionals judge our entries – only top press.
Kim CookAssociated Press
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Christopher NullWired
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Linda LacinaEntrepreneur
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David BarbozaNew York Times
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Kelly ErbForbes
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Nicolas VegaNew York Post
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Alison BeardHarvard Business Review
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Douglas CantorInc.
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Kamille D. WhittakerAtlanta Tribune
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Thornton MayComputerworld
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Erica LambergUSA Today
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Tom PopomaronisInc.
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Laurie SullivanMediaPost
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Mark HuffmanConsumer Affairs
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Sherri SmithLaptop
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High-caliber winners
From Aflac to YMCA, past business award winners in Best in Biz Awards span the spectrum, from up-and-coming businesses innovating in the marketplace, to blue-chip companies that form the bedrock of the world economy.
How To Submit
Companies are allowed and encouraged to submit multiple entries in multiple categories in both Best in Biz Awards 2025 and Best in Biz Awards 2025 International. For each category a company enters, a simple 3-part entry is required. Once your entries are ready, you can submit them through our easy-to-use online portal.
From Past Winners
