List of business and industry awards

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

AwardSponsorNotes
Applause AwardLisebergAmusement park whose "management, operations and creative accomplishments have inspired the industry with their foresight, originality and sound business development[1]
Arthur B. Guise MedalSociety of Fire Protection EngineersEminent achievement in the advancement of the science and technology of fire protection engineering
Golden Ticket AwardsAmusement TodayBest of the best in the amusement park industry[2]
Hotelier of The CenturyInternational Hotel & Restaurant AssociationHotel industry award[3]
Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle AwardsSeven Stars Media CorporationLuxury hospitality and lifestyle industry
Thea awardThemed Entertainment AssociationProjects that exemplify the highest standards of excellence and achievement, including individuals, parks, attractions, exhibits, and experiences in the themed entertainment industry.[4]
Women in Business AwardUnited Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentExceptional 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 AwardWorld BankEarly-stage, innovative projects worldwide

Africa

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
Africa, Caribbean, Central AmericaPioneers of ProsperityInter-American Development Bank etc.Small and medium-sized enterprises
NigeriaBeacon of ICT AwardsNigeria CommunicationsWeekOrganizations' or individuals' contributions to ICT development in Nigeria
NigeriaFuture Awards AfricaRed AfricaYoung people between the ages of 18 and 31 who have made outstanding achievement
UgandaYoung Achievers AwardYoung Achievers AwardsBest practice and excellence in youth creativity

Americas

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
CanadaJohn T. Ryan TrophyCanadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and PetroleumMine which experiences the lowest accident frequency in all of Canada
United States / EuropeCAA AwardPersonal Care Products CouncilPromote and celebrate American and European cosmetic products
United StatesAccounting Hall of FameAmerican Accounting AssociationAccountants who are making or have made a significant contribution to the advancement of accounting
United StatesAGEUS Award for Individual ContributionAnnual Georgia European Union SummitIndividual who has shown exceptional success and dedication in fostering foreign economic development in the State of Georgia, USA.
United StatesOutiesOut & EqualIndividuals and organizations that are leaders in advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees in America’s workplaces
United StatesAGEUS AwardAnnual Georgia European Union SummitGeorgia economic development
United StatesJ. D. Power Automotive AwardJ.D. PowerNew-car quality and long-term dependability
United StatesPartnership for Excellence AwardsPartnership for ExcellencePerformance excellence in Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia
United StatesAl Stohlman Award for Achievement in LeathercraftAl and Ann Stohlman Award FoundationContinued devotion to the advancement of leathercraft
United StatesArmy-Navy "E" AwardUnited States Armed ForcesCompanies during World War II whose production facilities achieved "Excellence in Production" of war equipment
United StatesChicago Innovation AwardsChicago Sun-TimesChicago area businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations that develop the year's most innovative new products and services
United StatesChief Roughneck AwardUnited States Steel CorporationAchievements and character of a petroleum executive
United StatesColumbus Atlantic TrophyNew York Yacht ClubFastest non-stop two way crossing of the Atlantic Ocean
United StatesDream Big AwardUnited States Chamber of CommerceAchievements of small businesses and their contributions to America’s economic growth.
United StatesE. H. Harriman AwardAssociation of American RailroadsOutstanding safety achievements
United StatesEdison AwardsEdison UniverseExcellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation
United StatesEdwin F. Guth Memorial Award for Interior Lighting DesignIlluminating Engineering Society of North AmericaExceptional interior lighting projects that balance the functional illumination of space with the artistic application of light to enhance the occupant’s experience
United StatesGoethals MedalSociety of American Military EngineersEminent and notable contributions in engineering, design, or construction
United StatesHales TrophyAmerican Merchant Marine MuseumFastest Atlantic crossing by a commercial passenger vessel
United StatesHarry C. Bigglestone AwardFire TechnologyExcellence in the communication of fire protection concepts
United StatesHenry Laurence Gantt MedalAmerican Management Association etc.Distinguished achievement in management and service to the community
United StatesIEEE Ernst Weber Engineering Leadership RecognitionInstitute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersExceptional managerial leadership in the fields of interest to the IEEE
United StatesIRI Achievement AwardIndustrial Research InstituteOutstanding accomplishment in individual creativity and innovation that contributes broadly to the development of industry and to the benefit of society
United StatesInnovators Under 35MIT Technology Reviewworld's top 35 innovators under the age of 35
United StatesJake AwardAmerican Short Line and Regional Railroad AssociationRailroads with a frequency-severity index rating of 0.00, thus having no FRA reportable injuries
United StatesMIT150The Boston GlobeInnovators, inventions or ideas from MIT, its alumni, faculty, and related people and organizations
United StatesMalcolm Baldrige National Quality AwardNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyOrganizations in the business, health care, education, and nonprofit sectors for performance excellence
United StatesMarvin L. Manheim AwardWorkflow Management CoalitionInfluence, contribution, or distinguished use of workflow systems
United StatesMid-market awardsWharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaLeadership, creativity, generosity and other qualities that represent the true spirit of the mid-market
United StatesPetrochemical Heritage AwardAmerican Fuel and Petrochemical ManufacturersOutstanding contributions to the petrochemical community
United StatesRailroader of the YearRailway AgeNorth American railroad industry worker
United StatesRegional Railroad of the YearRailway AgeExemplary North American regional railroads
United StatesRoger W. Jones Award for Executive LeadershipAmerican University School of Public AffairsLeadership in the training of federal government managers and executives and in organizational abilities
United StatesRon Brown AwardU.S. presidentCompanies for the exemplary quality of their relationships with employees and communities
United StatesShort Line Railroad of the YearRailway AgeShort line of the year
United StatesStevie AwardsAmerican Business AwardsAccomplishments and contributions of companies and business people worldwide
United StatesWoodrow Wilson AwardsWoodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsIndividuals 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

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
Hong Kong, China Hong Kong Business Awards DHL; South China Morning Post Distinction for business success in Hong Kong, acknowledging the vital contributions of Hong Kong’s best companies and individuals
IndiaEconomic Times AwardsThe Economic TimesBusiness, corporate and government policies and economies in India
IndiaGarshom AwardsGarshomContribution 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
IndiaVP AwardsVisionPlus (FourPlus Media)Optical and eyewear industry
JapanDeming Prize for QualityUnion 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
JapanNikkei Asia PrizeThe NikkeiSignificant contributions in one of the three areas: regional growth; science, technology and innovation; and culture
MalaysiaGolden Bull Award (Malaysia)Malaysian SMEs
PakistanPASHAP@SHASoftware and services industry
SingaporeSME One Asia AwardsThe APF GroupSmall and medium-sized enterprises
Sri LankaWomen Friendly Workplace AwardsSatyn (magazine) & CIMARecognised women friendly workplace cultures which empowering and help women.[5]

Europe

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
EuropeBest of European BusinessRoland Berger (company)European op-companies and –managers for outstanding economical performances
EuropeEuropean Quality AwardEFQM (the European Foundation for Quality Management)Best proponent in Europe of Total Quality Management
EuropeEuropean Small and Mid-Cap AwardsEuropean Commission, EuropeanIssuers, Federation of European Securities ExchangesThe 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
EuropeFortune European Businessman of the YearFortune magazineBusinessman of the year
EuropePomme d'OrFIJETSuperior efforts in promoting and raising the level of tourism
EuropeEuropean Railway AwardCommunity of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies etc.Outstanding political and technical achievements in the development of economically and environmentally sustainable rail transport
FranceCartier Women's Initiative AwardsCartier (jeweler) etc.Women entrepreneurs
FranceFemina CupFemina (French magazine)Women pilots
NetherlandsPhilips Innovation AwardPhilipsStudents (or recently graduated students) who have transformed an innovative idea into a startup
NetherlandsGolden bull (broker award)IEX GroupBest broker, best trade innovation, best fund, etc.
NetherlandsNK HorecaHorecavaBest four course meal, best sandwich etc.
ScotlandSaltire PrizeScottish Government's Energy and Climate Change DirectorateWave 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
SwitzerlandPrix GaïaInternational Museum of HorologySpecial achievements in watchmaking
SwitzerlandPublic Eye on DavosPublic Eye (organization), GreenpeaceCorporate social responsibility
SwitzerlandRolex Awards for EnterpriseRolexMen and women who have a spirit of enterprise, initiating extraordinary projects that make the world a better place
United KingdomE-Commerce AwardsDepartment of Trade and IndustrySmall and Medium-Sized Enterprises to develop their business through the use of E-Commerce technologies
United Kingdom100 Best Workplaces in EuropeFinancial TimesWorkplaces in Europe
United KingdomBlue RibandPassenger liner crossing the Atlantic Ocean in regular service with the record highest speed
United KingdomBusiness Journalist of the Year AwardsWorld Leadership ForumQuality in business journalism
United KingdomCastner MedalSociety of Chemical IndustryAuthority on applied electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering connected to industrial research
United KingdomErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year AwardErnst & YoungEntrepreneurship
United KingdomGlobal Banking & Finance AwardsGlobal Banking & Finance ReviewInnovative, progressive, and inspirational changes taking place within the global financial sector
United KingdomGlobal Islamic Finance AwardsEdbiz CorporationGlobal Islamic finance leadership etc.
United KingdomIPRA Golden World AwardsInternational Public Relations AssociationPublic relations achievements around the world
United KingdomInternational Trade AwardsHSBCExcellence in import, export and international trade achievement
United KingdomInternational Young Music Entrepreneur of the YearBritish CouncilYoung entrepreneurs in the music industry from the developing and transitional economies
United KingdomInternational Young Publisher of the YearBritish CouncilPublishers aged 25 to 35 from emerging economies
United KingdomLegend in Mining awardResource Stocks magazineIndividuals who have made notable contributions to the resources sector
United KingdomNational Pub of the YearCampaign for Real AleQuality, value for money, atmosphere, interior decoration, customer service and welcome
United KingdomOrange National Business Awardsvarious companiesInnovation, customer focus and leadership.
United KingdomQueen's Awards for EnterpriseUK governmentExcellence at international trade, innovation or sustainable development
United KingdomCatey AwardsThe Caterer magazineHospitality industry
United KingdomWorld ChallengeBBCProjects from around the world that deal with social, environmental and community issues and uses business methods to try to improve upon those issues
United KingdomTrain Operator of the YearRailway GazetteExcellence among train operating companies of the United Kingdom
United KingdomVirgin Atlantic Challenge TrophyVirgin AtlanticFastest trans-Atlantic crossing by a surface vessel
United KingdomWorld Branding AwardsWorld Branding ForumWork and achievements in branding
United KingdomWorld Communication AwardsTerrapinn HoldingsExcellence amongst global telecom operators
United KingdomWorld Habitat AwardsBuilding and Social Housing FoundationPractical, innovative and sustainable solutions to current housing needs, which are capable of being transferred or adapted for use elsewhere
United KingdomWorld Travel AwardsWorld Travel and Tourism CouncilTourist accommodation, attractions and transport
United Kingdomeverywoman AwardsEverywomanAchievements of women in business and industry
United KingdomCharity Film AwardsN/AAwards for best film campaigns by non-profit organisations and charities

Oceania

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
AustraliaAustralian Training AwardsAustralian Training Awards SecretariatVocational education and training sector
AustraliaEthnic Business AwardsEBA FoundationContributions of migrants to the Australian economy
AustraliaTelstra Business AwardsTelstraExcellence, innovation & best practice in Australia

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