2025 Stevie® Awards Winners Announced
On August 13, 2025, the Stevie® Awards committee unveiled the winners of the prestigious 22nd Annual International Business Awards (IBA), a global competition that acknowledges and honors the outstanding achievements of organizations and executives. This year's event has shown remarkable participation, featuring over
3,800 nominations from
78 countries. A diverse panel of more than
250 judges evaluated these nominations, recognizing excellence in various categories ranging from management and customer service to new products and marketing.
Key Highlights of the 22nd Annual Stevie® Awards
The Stevie® Awards are recognized worldwide for their role in honoring remarkable accomplishments in the business sector. In this latest iteration, awards were categorized as Gold, Silver, and Bronze, with winners representing a broad international spectrum. The judging panels comprised seasoned professionals, picking winners from thousands of entries, which highlights the exceptional quality and competitiveness that the awards entail.
Among the notable winners,
HALKBANK and
pladis, both based in Turkey, stood out as the biggest recipients of the night, collectively clinching
21 awards. The data reflects a clear trend of excellence, where companies like
pladis won
11 Golden awards while
HALKBANK followed closely with
10. In addition, other companies recognized with multiple Golden awards included Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.
, CarrefourSA
, and many more.
The Road to Recognition
All types and sizes of organizations are encouraged to participate in the Stevie® Awards. Categories span a variety of sectors and focus on different aspects such as marketing achievements, public relations, technology advancements, human resource strategies, and innovative products. This broad eligibility criteria promotes a comprehensive representation of the global business landscape.
The upcoming 2026 International Business Awards
will commence accepting nominations starting next February, which provides organizations with ample time to prepare and showcase their achievements on an international platform.
Celebratory Gala in Lisbon
The gala event announcing this year’s winners will take place in the stunning city of Lisbon
, Portugal, at the Corinthia Hotel
on October 10, 2025
. Attendees eager to celebrate these remarkable achievements can secure their tickets now. The event promises to be an enriching experience, featuring networking opportunities and personal stories from the winners, highlighting their journey to success.
While the awards focus on recognition, they also emphasize the importance of sharing best practices within the business community, ultimately contributing to the continuous improvement and success of organizations globally.
About Stevie® Awards
Established to honor outstanding performances in the workplace, the Stevie® Awards include various programs dedicated to rewarding excellence across the business world. Yearly, the awards receive over 12,000 entries
from organizations located in more than 70 countries**. For more information about the awards and how to participate, visit
www.StevieAwards.com.
Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 submissions and learn how your organization can earn prestigious recognition on an international stage!