A Different Award Program, 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 qualified and critically equipped professionals with a deep knowledge across different industries, company metrics, products, and business personalities.
100% focus on objectivity =
– No outside sponsorships. No undue influence.
– No communication between the judges. No group think.
Best in Biz Awards is not only the only independent business awards program that can boast top-tier press judges. It is also the only awards program judged by respected members of the press hailing from all top publications, not just one.
In a world where awards are often organized by a single company or judged by a single group of individuals, Best in Biz Awards take pride in being the most objective 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
Our unique structure of not accepting sponsorships and of 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 on social media 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 independent business awards program judged by members of the press, encompassing top publications in North America and worldwide.
Our 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.
kat Brayant
Freelancer
Aly Walansky
Forbes
MICHAEL NIETZEL
Forbes
THORNTON MAY
Computerworld
Chris Macdonald
Business Ethics Blog
B.L. OCHMAN
Beyond Social Media
KEN WENTWORTH
Mr. Biz Radio
DALE DAUTEN
King Features Syndicate
SAVAS ABADSIDIS
#GayNrd
JENN VANDEZANDE
Future of Customer Engagement & Experience
JEFF SIEGEL
Freelance
MICHELE LERNER
Freelance
High-caliber winners
From Aflac to YMCA, past 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
