This list of business and industry awards is an index to articles that describe notable awards given to business and industry. The list excludes awards for the adult industry, advertising, aviation and motor vehicles, which are covered by separate lists. It also excludes national quality awards and occupational health and safety awards for the same reason. The list is organized by region and country of the sponsoring organization, but awards may be open to people or organizations around the world.
International
Award Sponsor Notes Applause Award Liseberg Amusement park whose "management, operations and creative accomplishments have inspired the industry with their foresight, originality and sound business development Arthur B. Guise Medal Society of Fire Protection Engineers Eminent achievement in the advancement of the science and technology of fire protection engineering Golden Ticket Awards Amusement Today Best of the best in the amusement park industry Hotelier of The Century International Hotel & Restaurant Association Hotel industry award Inavation Awards Inavate and Integrated Systems Europe Celebration of the creativity, ambition and technical excellence across the industry Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards Seven Stars Media Corporation Luxury hospitality and lifestyle industry Shots Awards XR Extreme Reach Awards celebrating the most inspirational creative work as well as the most successful companies and people in the industry The Taste Awards TCB Cafe Publishing & Media Awards for creators, producers, hosts, and directors of lifestyle programs, series, shows, and cinema. Thea award Themed Entertainment Association Projects that exemplify the highest standards of excellence and achievement, including individuals, parks, attractions, exhibits, and experiences in the themed entertainment industry. Women in Business Award United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Exceptional businesswomen who have benefitted from UNCTAD's global entrepreneurship training network, Empretec, and become role models for their outstanding achievements in running micro and small businesses World Bank Development Marketplace Award World Bank Early-stage, innovative projects worldwide
Africa
Country Award Sponsor Notes Africa, Caribbean, Central America Pioneers of Prosperity Inter-American Development Bank etc. Small and medium-sized enterprises Nigeria Beacon of ICT Awards Nigeria CommunicationsWeek Organizations' or individuals' contributions to ICT development in Nigeria Nigeria Future Awards Africa Red Africa Young people between the ages of 18 and 31 who have made outstanding achievement Uganda Young Achievers Award Young Achievers Awards Best practice and excellence in youth creativity
Americas
Country Award Sponsor Notes United States / Europe CAA Award Personal Care Products Council Promote and celebrate American and European cosmetic products United States Accounting Hall of Fame American Accounting Association Accountants who are making or have made a significant contribution to the advancement of accounting United States AGEUS Award for Individual Contribution Annual Georgia European Union Summit Individual who has shown exceptional success and dedication in fostering foreign economic development in the State of Georgia, USA. United States AGEUS Award Annual Georgia European Union Summit Georgia economic development United States Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft Al and Ann Stohlman Award Foundation Continued devotion to the advancement of leathercraft United States Army-Navy "E" Award United States Armed Forces Companies during World War II whose production facilities achieved "Excellence in Production" of war equipmentUnited StatesBestof.Biz AwardsIndependentBusiness awards program recognizing companies across national and local categories. United States and North America Best in Biz Awards independent Since 2011, the only independent business awards program in North America judged by editors and reporters from various top-tier press outlets. More than 100 categories, judges from Associated Press to the Wall Street Journal, and winners from ADP to Zappos. United States Chicago Innovation Awards Chicago Sun-Times Chicago area businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations that develop the year's most innovative new products and services United States Chief Roughneck Award United States Steel Corporation Achievements and character of a petroleum executive United States Columbus Atlantic Trophy New York Yacht Club Fastest non-stop two way crossing of the Atlantic Ocean United States Dream Big Award United States Chamber of Commerce Achievements of small businesses and their contributions to America's economic growth. United States E. H. Harriman Award Association of American Railroads Outstanding safety achievements United States Edison Awards Edison Universe Excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation United States Edwin F. Guth Memorial Award for Interior Lighting Design Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Exceptional interior lighting projects that balance the functional illumination of space with the artistic application of light to enhance the occupant's experience United States Goethals Medal Society of American Military Engineers Eminent and notable contributions in engineering, design, or construction United States Hales Trophy American Merchant Marine Museum Fastest Atlantic crossing by a commercial passenger vessel United States Harry C. Bigglestone Award Fire Technology Excellence in the communication of fire protection concepts United States Henry Laurence Gantt Medal American Management Association etc. Distinguished achievement in management and service to the community United States IEEE Ernst Weber Engineering Leadership Recognition Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Exceptional managerial leadership in the fields of interest to the IEEE United States IRI Achievement Award Industrial Research Institute Outstanding accomplishment in individual creativity and innovation that contributes broadly to the development of industry and to the benefit of society United States Innovators Under 35 MIT Technology Review world's top 35 innovators under the age of 35 United States Jake Award American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Railroads with a frequency-severity index rating of 0.00, thus having no FRA reportable injuries United States J. D. Power Automotive Award J.D. Power New-car quality and long-term dependability United States MIT150 The Boston Globe Innovators, inventions or ideas from MIT, its alumni, faculty, and related people and organizations United States Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award National Institute of Standards and Technology Organizations in the business, health care, education, and nonprofit sectors for performance excellence United States Marvin L. Manheim Award Workflow Management Coalition Influence, contribution, or distinguished use of workflow systems United States Mid-market awards Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Leadership, creativity, generosity and other qualities that represent the true spirit of the mid-market United States Outies Out & Equal Individuals and organizations that are leaders in advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees in America’s workplaces United States Partnership for Excellence Awards Partnership for Excellence Performance excellence in Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia United States Petrochemical Heritage Award American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers Outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community United States Railroader of the Year Railway Age North American railroad industry worker United States Regional Railroad of the Year Railway Age Exemplary North American regional railroads United States Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership American University School of Public Affairs Leadership in the training of federal government managers and executives and in organizational abilities United States Ron Brown Award U.S. president Companies for the exemplary quality of their relationships with employees and communities United States Short Line Railroad of the Year Railway Age Short line of the year United States Stevie Awards American Business Awards Accomplishments and contributions of companies and business people worldwide. But it has been criticized for their pay-to-win model and therefore faces the scrutiny under the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.EB-1 Visa Fraud?, Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram, U.S. Business Immigration Lawyers United States Woodrow Wilson Awards Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Individuals in both the public sphere and business who have shown an outstanding commitment to President of the United States Woodrow Wilson's dream of integrating politics, scholarship, and policy for the common good
Asia
Country Award Sponsor NotesHong Kong, ChinaHong Kong Business AwardsDHL; South China Morning PostDistinction for business success in Hong Kong, acknowledging the vital contributions of Hong Kong’s best companies and individuals India Economic Times Awards The Economic Times Business, corporate and government policies and economies in India India Garshom Awards Garshom Contribution of the global community of non-resident Keralites to the society they are currently part of, the nation they were born to, and to Kerala India VP Awards VisionPlus (FourPlus Media) Optical and eyewear industry Japan Deming Prize for Quality Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (originally the Japan Quality Medal) Individuals for their contributions to the field of Total Quality Management (TQM) and businesses that have successfully implemented TQM Japan Nikkei Asia Prize The Nikkei Significant contributions in one of the three areas: regional growth; science, technology and innovation; and culture Malaysia Golden Bull Award (Malaysia) Malaysian SMEs Singapore SME One Asia Awards The APF Group Small and medium-sized enterprises Sri Lanka Women Friendly Workplace Awards Satyn (magazine) & CIMA Recognised women friendly workplace cultures which empowering and help women.
Europe