List of business and industry awards explained

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
Amusement park whose "management, operations and creative accomplishments have inspired the industry with their foresight, originality and sound business development[1]
Eminent achievement in the advancement of the science and technology of fire protection engineering
Golden Ticket Awards Best of the best in the amusement park industry
Hotelier of The Century Hotel industry award
Seven Stars Media Corporation Luxury hospitality and lifestyle industry
Thea award Projects that exemplify the highest standards of excellence and achievement, including individuals, parks, attractions, exhibits, and experiences in the themed entertainment industry.[2]
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
Early-stage, innovative projects worldwide

Africa

Country Award Sponsor Notes
Africa, Caribbean, Central America Inter-American Development Bank etc. Small and medium-sized enterprises
Nigeria Nigeria CommunicationsWeek Organizations' or individuals' contributions to ICT development in Nigeria
Nigeria Young people between the ages of 18 and 31 who have made outstanding achievement
Uganda Young Achievers Awards Best practice and excellence in youth creativity

Americas

Country Award Sponsor Notes
United States / Europe CAA Award Promote and celebrate American and European cosmetic products
United States Accountants who are making or have made a significant contribution to the advancement of accounting
United States Agencies and online stores who provide outstanding service [3]
United States Individual who has shown exceptional success and dedication in fostering foreign economic development in the State of Georgia, USA.
United States Individuals and organizations that are leaders in advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees in America’s workplaces
United States AGEUS Award Georgia economic development
United States J. D. Power Automotive Award New-car quality and long-term dependability
United States Partnership for Excellence Awards Performance excellence in Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia
United States Al and Ann Stohlman Award Foundation Continued devotion to the advancement of leathercraft
United States Companies during World War II whose production facilities achieved "Excellence in Production" of war equipment
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 Achievements and character of a petroleum executive
United States Fastest non-stop two way crossing of the Atlantic Ocean
United States Dream Big Award Achievements of small businesses and their contributions to America’s economic growth.
United States Outstanding safety achievements
United States 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 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 Eminent and notable contributions in engineering, design, or construction
United States 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 American Management Association etc.Distinguished achievement in management and service to the community
United States Exceptional managerial leadership in the fields of interest to the IEEE
United States Outstanding accomplishment in individual creativity and innovation that contributes broadly to the development of industry and to the benefit of society
United States MIT Technology Review world's top 35 innovators under the age of 35
United States Railroads with a frequency-severity index rating of 0.00, thus having no FRA reportable injuries
United States Innovators, inventions or ideas from MIT, its alumni, faculty, and related people and organizations
United States Organizations in the business, health care, education, and nonprofit sectors for performance excellence
United States Influence, contribution, or distinguished use of workflow systems
United States Mid-market awards Leadership, creativity, generosity and other qualities that represent the true spirit of the mid-market
United States Outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community
United States Railway Age North American railroad industry worker
United States Regional Railroad of the Year Railway Age Exemplary North American regional railroads
United States Leadership in the training of federal government managers and executives and in organizational abilities
United States 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
United States 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
United States Best Companies for Working Daughtershttps://workingdaughter.com/Recognizes companies that truly support family caregivers. Many companies have programs in place to help workers who are parents, but equally important is supporting workers with parents – the working daughters and sons who care for aging and/or ill family members.

Asia

Country Award Sponsor Notes
Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong Business AwardsDHL
South China Morning Post
Distinction for business success in Hong Kong, acknowledging the vital contributions of Hong Kong’s best companies and individuals
India The Economic Times Business, corporate and government policies and economies in India
India 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 VisionPlus (FourPlus Media) Optical and eyewear industry
Japan (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 Significant contributions in one of the three areas: regional growth; science, technology and innovation; and culture
Malaysia Malaysian SMEs
Pakistan PASHA Software and services industry
Singapore The APF Group Small and medium-sized enterprises
Sri Lanka Recognised women friendly workplace cultures which empowering and help women.[4]

Europe

Country Award Sponsor Notes
Europe European op-companies and –managers for outstanding economical performances
Europe European Commission, EuropeanIssuers, Federation of European Securities Exchanges The European Small and Mid-Cap Awards aim to show best practices and encourage more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access capital markets via IPOs, the Awards is organised as part of the European Commission's SME Assembly[5]
Europe Fortune magazine Businessman of the year
Europe Superior efforts in promoting and raising the level of tourism
Europe Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies etc. Outstanding political and technical achievements in the development of economically and environmentally sustainable rail transport
Europe The Award recognizes organizations for iconic and effective implementation of lean principles
France Cartier (jeweler) etc. Women entrepreneurs
France Femina (French magazine) Women pilots
Netherlands Students (or recently graduated students) who have transformed an innovative idea into a startup
Netherlands IEX Group Best broker, best trade innovation, best fund, etc.
Netherlands Best four course meal, best sandwich etc.
Scotland Scottish Government's Energy and Climate Change Directorate Wave or tidal stream energy technology that achieves the greatest volume of electrical output over the set minimum hurdle of 100GWh over a continuous 2 year period using only the power of the sea
Switzerland Special achievements in watchmaking
Switzerland Corporate social responsibility
Switzerland Men and women who have a spirit of enterprise, initiating extraordinary projects that make the world a better place
United Kingdom E-Commerce Awards Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises to develop their business through the use of E-Commerce technologies
United Kingdom Workplaces in Europe
United Kingdom Passenger liner crossing the Atlantic Ocean in regular service with the record highest speed
United Kingdom Quality in business journalism
United Kingdom Authority on applied electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering connected to industrial research
United Kingdom Entrepreneurship
United Kingdom Global Banking & Finance Review Innovative, progressive, and inspirational changes taking place within the global financial sector
United Kingdom Edbiz Corporation Global Islamic finance leadership etc.
United Kingdom International Public Relations Association Public relations achievements around the world
United Kingdom Excellence in import, export and international trade achievement
United Kingdom Young entrepreneurs in the music industry from the developing and transitional economies
United Kingdom Publishers aged 25 to 35 from emerging economies
United Kingdom Resource Stocks magazine Individuals who have made notable contributions to the resources sector
United Kingdom Quality, value for money, atmosphere, interior decoration, customer service and welcome
United Kingdom UK government Excellence at international trade, innovation or sustainable development
United Kingdom The Caterer magazine Hospitality industry
United Kingdom Projects from around the world that deal with social, environmental and community issues and uses business methods to try to improve upon those issues
United Kingdom Railway Gazette Excellence among train operating companies of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom Fastest trans-Atlantic crossing by a surface vessel
United Kingdom Terrapinn Holdings Excellence amongst global telecom operators
United Kingdom Building and Social Housing Foundation Practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to current housing needs, which are capable of being transferred or adapted for use elsewhere
United Kingdom World Travel Awards Tourist accommodation, attractions and transport
United Kingdom everywoman Awards Achievements of women in business and industry
United Kingdom N/A Awards for best film campaigns by non-profit organisations and charities
United KingdomUK Business Tech AwardsDon't PanicAwards for the UK’s finest tech businesses and which reward the innovative and exceptional application of technology that transforms and grows businesses.

Oceania

Country Award Sponsor Notes
Australia Australian Training Awards Secretariat Vocational education and training sector
Australia EBA Foundation Contributions of migrants to the Australian economy
Australia Excellence, innovation & best practice in Australia

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ocean Park Hong Kong wins Applause Award. Liseberg. March 24, 2013. November 13, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130405093657/http://liseberg.com/en/home/Footer/Press-Releases/Ocean-Park-Hong-Kong---winner-of-Liseberg-Applause-Award-/. April 5, 2013. dead.
  2. Web site: TEA . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141019161401/http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/About-thea/ . 2014-10-19.
  3. https://solondais.fr/2024/06/14/news120754/the-inaugural-edition-of-the-american-web-awards-begins/
  4. Web site: Weerasooriya . Sahan . 2022-03-23 . Satynmag.com – CIMA Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2022 to commence with an interactive IWD event . 2023-11-16 . en-US.
  5. Web site: European Small and Mid-Cap Awards .