The Stevie® Awards

🏆 Congratulations to the outstanding winners in the SOCAP-sponsored categories in the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, honoring excellence in customer care from members of SOCAP International. Nine winners received recognition across three exclusive categories introduced to the 2026 competition through a new partnership between the Stevie Awards and SOCAP International: ✨ Best Use of Technology in Customer Service ✨ Customer Service Training or Coaching Program of the Year ✨ Innovation in Customer Service Winners were selected from nominations submitted exclusively by SOCAP-member organizations and evaluated by expert judges based on achievements since July 2023. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award placements of the winners were first revealed live at the SOCAP Retail Summit on April 30 in Columbus, OH. View the winners: https://hubs.ly/Q04dXtVd0 🤝 Founded in 1973, SOCAP International is the nation’s leading membership community for customer care and customer experience (CX) professionals. 🏆 All other winners in the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service were announced on January 29 and recognized during a gala banquet at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on March 5. More than 2,100 nominations from organizations of all sizes across 41 nations and territories were evaluated in this year’s competition. View the complete list of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners: https://hubs.ly/Q04dXNVS0

🏆 Winner Spotlight: Virgin Voyages Stevie-winner Virgin Voyages is redefining modern ocean travel with its adults-only, experience-driven approach to hospitality. Since its 2021 launch, the brand has introduced a streamlined model that removes traditional cruise surcharges while focusing on elevated dining, entertainment, and design across a growing global footprint. Through rapid expansion, new itineraries, and a strong emphasis on both guest experience and crew welfare—including living wage policies—Virgin Voyages has established itself as a distinct and forward-looking player in the cruise industry. 🏆 Virgin Voyages earned Gold Stevie® Awards in The 2025 International Business Awards® for Company of the Year – Hospitality & Leisure and for Most Innovative Instagram Feed. Read the full blog 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04bnfTQ0 Submit nominations for the 2026 program 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04bnl9Y0 #StevieAwardWinner #BusinessAwards #StevieAwards #IndustryAwards

📣 There's still plenty of time to enter the 3rd annual Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence! These awards honor the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors. Individuals and organizations worldwide are eligible to enter - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. From AI to Biotechnology, 250+ categories recognize outstanding achievements across every corner of the technology landscape. Category groups include: Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Technology Aerospace Technology Architectural Technology Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Business Technology Energy Technology Financial Technology Green and Clean Technology Government Technology Healthcare Technology And many others! 🔗 Request your Entry Kit to learn how to prepare and submit nominations ➡ https://hubs.ly/Q04f3ZLk0 🗓️ 14 May Primary Entry Deadline (avoid late fees) ⏲️11 June Final Entry Deadline 🏆 23 July – Winners announced 🎉 28 October – Awards ceremony in Paris, France

🏆 The 2026 International Business Awards® has 19 new #AI categories celebrating achievements by organizations, teams, and individuals advancing AI across products, services, and operations! These categories spotlight the full spectrum of AI impact in today’s workplace, from culture and leadership to breakthrough innovation. Categories include: AI Company of the Year AI Leader of the Year AI for Social Good AI Innovator of the Year Women in AI Leadership AI-Driven Culture of Innovation AI-Driven Startup of the Year And many others! Organizations and individuals worldwide are invited to submit nominations in The International Business Awards, the world’s premier #businessawards. There are 200+ award categories for virtually every industry, company size, and achievement. Request your Entry Kit to explore the new categories, plus tips to prepare and submit successful nominations: https://hubs.ly/Q04f1jGw0 📆 Enter through the 6 May Primary Entry Deadline to avoid late fees.

📣 Winners in the 7th annual MENA Stevie Awards have just been announced! This year's competition received over 1,400 nominations from organizations and individuals across 15 nations, including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Türkiye & UAE. Visit our website to view the 2026 winners by category: https://hubs.ly/Q04dWvhy0 🌟 Entries were evaluated across 150+ categories, recognizing achievements in AI Innovation, Public Relations, Customer Service, Human Resources, Marketing, New Products, Public Sector Transformation, Management, Social Media, Technology, Thought Leadership, and more. 🎉 Winners will be recognized and presented with their Stevie Awards at a gala banquet at the InterContinental Istanbul on 11 September. Tickets are on sale now. 🥇🥈🥉Special congratulations to the winners of multiple Gold, Silver, or Bronze #StevieAwards, including: Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, UAE; Abu Dhabi Housing Authority | هيئة أبوظبي للإسكان, UAE ADNEC Group , UAE; ADNOC Drilling, UAE; Al Dhafra Region Municipality; Byrne Equipment Rental LLC, UAE; Capital 360 Event Experiences, UAE; CarrefourSA, Türkiye; Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, UAE; Dubai Customs, UAE; Eastern Health Cluster | تجمع الشرقية الصحي , Saudi Arabia; EtihadWE , UAE; Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) - UAE , FLO Group, Türkiye; GSTC- General Secretariat of Zakat, Tax and Customs Committees Saudi Arabia; Hail Region Development Authority, Saudi Arabia; Samsung Saudi Arabia for Business, UAE; Le Chene , UAE; National Partnerships and Capacity Development Agency, Ministry of Culture Saudi Arabia; @NEOVA KATILIM SİGORTA, Türkiye; NMDC Energy, UAE; Ooredoo Kuwait ; Qatar Foundation ; Qatar Vision Production Company (QVISION) , Qatar; QNET Ltd, Hong Kong; Quill Communications, Inc. UAE; Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), Saudi Arabia; Saudi German Health UAE , UAE; Tata Consultancy Services , UAE; Tosyalı Holding, Türkiye; Türkiye Sigorta, Türkiye; Ülker Bisküvi S...

If your organization is based in a German-speaking European country—Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, or Belgium—consider entering the German Stevie® Awards. Join tomorrow’s informational webinar to learn about the 2026 competition: https://lnkd.in/gNEwn4Bj

🏆 Winner Spotlight: Mischelle S. Martis Apexon, a technology services firm focused on digital engineering and transformation solutions, supports clients across industries such as financial services, retail, and automotive. Within this environment, Talent Acquisition Manager Mischelle S. Martis has advanced the company’s approach to technical recruitment, helping build teams in high-demand areas including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and full-stack development. By integrating AI-powered tools, predictive analytics, and structured recruitment practices, Mischelle has improved hiring efficiency, reduced time-to-hire, and enhanced candidate quality. Her work has also reduced reliance on external agencies, demonstrating a scalable and data-driven approach to talent acquisition in a competitive market. 🏆 Mischelle earned a Silver Stevie® Award for Recruiting Professional of the Year in the 2025 Stevie Awards for Great Employers. Read the full blog 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04bnGvV0 Submit your nominations 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04bnDc10 #StevieAwards #GreatPlacetoWork #HR #IndustryAwards #BusinessExcellence #StevieWinner

✨ We’re excited to introduce Construction & Civil Engineering Technology, a new category group in the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence! From construction robotics and autonomous equipment to drone-based surveying, site automation, digital project controls, and advanced safety and compliance solutions, this category celebrates technologies driving greater efficiency, precision, and safety across projects of every scale. Categories in this group include: - Company of the Year - Educational or Research Institution of the Year - Technical Innovation of the Year - Technology Breakthrough of the Year - New Product and New Service of the Year Categories - Management Team and Technology Team of the Year Categories - Lifetime Achievement Award - Executive of the Year - Employee of the Year 🔗 Explore the full list of categories and submit your nominations by the 14 May Primary Entry Deadline: https://hubs.ly/Q04dCmXs0

Most businesses see awards as a “nice to have”. But research shows that businesses winning awards experience an average 63% increase in turnover following a win! Yet only a small minority treat awards as a priority. If you are serious about growth, credibility, and competitive advantage in 2026, this session will change the way you think about awards and how you use them. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ebHeUvRC