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Celebrating Excellence: Grand Stevie Winners of the 2026 International Business Awards Announced

The Stevie Awards, known for being the premiere business awards program globally, revealed the winners of the coveted Grand Stevie Awards in the 2026 International Business Awards (IBAs) held annually. Announcing the winners of this prestigious award marks a significant occasion, with an elaborate ceremony scheduled for 28th October in the enchanting city of Paris, France.

The Grand Stevie Awards represent the pinnacle of accomplishment, and the recipients are chosen based on a point system reflecting each nominee's total award wins in the IBAs. This year, the competition was fierce, with numerous organizations vying for the top honors in varying categories. The system assigns different points for Gold (three points), Silver (two points), and Bronze awards (one-and-a-half points), showcasing those companies that excelled across multiple aspects of their operations.

Grand Stevie Award Winners

Among the distinguished awardees is Cathay Financial Holding, celebrated as the Organization of the Year for the second consecutive year. The firm garnered an impressive 76.5 award points, including 13 Gold awards, nine Silver, and 13 Bronze accolades. Cathay Financial, renowned for its comprehensive financial services, is making strides in reinforcing its market influence in Taiwan and expanding across the Asia Pacific region, solidifying its standing as the industry leader.

In the realm of marketing, Above The Line Company Limited from Hong Kong claimed the title of Most Honored Marketing Agency. They accrued 36 points through nominations submitted on behalf of notable clients, including the Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government. This achievement highlights their innovative reputation among marketing agencies in Asia.

Public Relations and Awards Agency Recognition

LLYC, a public relations agency based in Madrid, Spain, was recognized yet again as the Most Honored Public Relations Agency of the Year, attaining 28.5 points this year through exceptional service provision and dedication to excellence. They showcased seven Gold, three Silver, and one Bronze Stevie Awards.

Moreover, Purpol Marketing, hailing from Chippenham, Wiltshire in the United Kingdom, triumphed as the Most Honored Awards Agency with 39 points, marking their fifth Grand Stevie win. Their achievements denote a profound understanding of effective promotional strategies catering to both their clients and their internal branding.

Exceptional Nominations

The competition was particularly robust in the nominations this year. A highlight was the highest-rated nomination, with a three-way tie scoring 9.71 out of 10. The winning nominations included:

• - Brasilprev Seguros E Previdência SA from São Paulo, Brazil, honored for its innovative campaign addressing accessibility for deaf customers, which won Gold for Achievement in Customer Satisfaction. This also marked a historic moment for Brazil as it received its first-ever Grand Stevie win.
• - Grundfos Holding A/S from Denmark, recognized for their agricultural marketing campaign, underscored a transformative approach in industry communications, representing Denmark’s inaugural Grand Stevie award.
• - MilliporeSigma from Burlington, Massachusetts, U.S.A., with a nomination focused on corporate social responsibility, also clinching a Gold Stevie for their impactful initiatives.

New Product Distinction

This year's distinction for the highest-rated new product nomination was awarded to Beyaz Kağıt San. ve Tic. A.Ş. from Adana, Türkiye. Their hand dishwashing liquid garnered positive acclaim for effectively solving consumer problems while embodying superior product performance and innovative marketing strategies.

According to Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards, these Grand Stevie winners exemplify innovation and leadership that outshine their peers. Their significant accomplishments set new benchmarks of excellence across diverse industries, showcasing the immense potential harbored within the business landscape.

With 3,800 nominations from organizations across 78 nations evaluated by over 210 professionals in a rigorous judging process, the IBAs recognize excellence across facets of workplace accomplishment, fulfilling a diverse range of categories including marketing, AI, product innovation, customer service, and more.

As preparations for the 2027 IBAs start with the nomination process opening in February, the Stevie Awards remain a testament to the thriving spirit of resilience and achievement in the global business community today!

For further details about winners and nominations in various categories, go to Stevie Awards.