Don't miss the early-bird deadline coming up February 15, 2027

The Icon Awards
Home
Earn an Icon
  • Request Your Entry Kit
About
  • Our Mission
  • FAQ
  • The Icon Report
  • Contact
Categories
  • Leadership
  • ORGANIZATIONS
  • INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
  • BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
  • PEOPLE & CULTURE
  • IMPACT
Sponsors
  • Why Sponsor?
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Audience
  • Media Kit
  • Become a Sponsor
Press & Media
Winners
NEWS & INSIGHTS
  • News
  • Winner Stories
  • Interviews
  • Resources
The Icon Awards
Home
Earn an Icon
  • Request Your Entry Kit
About
  • Our Mission
  • FAQ
  • The Icon Report
  • Contact
Categories
  • Leadership
  • ORGANIZATIONS
  • INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
  • BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
  • PEOPLE & CULTURE
  • IMPACT
Sponsors
  • Why Sponsor?
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Audience
  • Media Kit
  • Become a Sponsor
Press & Media
Winners
NEWS & INSIGHTS
  • News
  • Winner Stories
  • Interviews
  • Resources
More
  • Home
  • Earn an Icon
    • Request Your Entry Kit
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • FAQ
    • The Icon Report
    • Contact
  • Categories
    • Leadership
    • ORGANIZATIONS
    • INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
    • BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
    • PEOPLE & CULTURE
    • IMPACT
  • Sponsors
    • Why Sponsor?
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Audience
    • Media Kit
    • Become a Sponsor
  • Press & Media
  • Winners
  • NEWS & INSIGHTS
    • News
    • Winner Stories
    • Interviews
    • Resources
  • Home
  • Earn an Icon
    • Request Your Entry Kit
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • FAQ
    • The Icon Report
    • Contact
  • Categories
    • Leadership
    • ORGANIZATIONS
    • INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
    • BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
    • PEOPLE & CULTURE
    • IMPACT
  • Sponsors
    • Why Sponsor?
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Audience
    • Media Kit
    • Become a Sponsor
  • Press & Media
  • Winners
  • NEWS & INSIGHTS
    • News
    • Winner Stories
    • Interviews
    • Resources

THE ICON AWARDS

2027 ORGANIZATION awards Category Definitions

ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Recognizing an organization that has demonstrated exceptional overall performance, leadership, innovation, and meaningful impact during the eligibility period.


COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Recognizing a company that has achieved outstanding business performance, growth, innovation, and value for its customers, employees, or stakeholders.


STARTUP OF THE YEAR
Recognizing a startup that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, market traction, growth, and potential within its stage of development.


SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Recognizing a small business that has demonstrated strong performance, growth, innovation, customer impact, and contribution to its community or industry.


FAST-GROWING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Recognizing a company that has achieved exceptional growth while demonstrating strong execution, customer value, and organizational development.


EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Recognizing an organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to its employees through workplace practices, development, engagement, and organizational culture.

START YOUR NOMINATION

Think you or your organization deserves recognition?

 Submit a nomination for the 2027 Icon Awards. 

REQUEST YOUR ENTRY KIT

NOT Ready to take the next step?

Not ready to enter? Download the 2027 Entry Kit to review eligibility, judging criteria, deadlines and submission requirements. 

request Download here
  • Home

The Icon Awards

Copyright © 2026 The Icon Awards - All Rights Reserved.