The 23rd Annual International Business Awards® (IBAs), recognized worldwide as a premier international business award program, recently celebrated exceptional organizations, leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams globally. Announced on August 12, 2026, from Fairfax, Virginia, the awards showcased high-achieving entities that were honored with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Awards.
The competition saw over 3,800 nominations submitted from various organizations across 78 nations and territories, which were meticulously evaluated by a panel of more than 210 business professionals serving as judges across 11 specialized committees. These judges utilized a comprehensive scoring process to determine the winners based on average points awarded during the independent evaluation cycle.
Major Award Winners
Among the standout performers at the 2026 IBAs, Viettel emerged as the largest recipient of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards, amassing an impressive 28 awards. Notably, Viettel Cambodia Pte. Ltd. and Viettel Peru S.A.C. each secured six awards. Other Viettel entities celebrated included Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation, Viettel Burundi (Lumitel), Viettel Solutions, and several others.
Organizations achieving four or more Gold Stevie Awards also included:
- - Globe Telecoms, Inc. (9 Golds, Manila, Philippines)
- - Cathay United Bank (7 Golds, Taipei, Taiwan)
- - LLYC (7 Golds, Madrid, Spain)
- - Tata Consultancy Services (7 Golds, various locations)
- - Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd. (6 Golds, Taipei, Taiwan)
- - Others receiving accolades included IBM, CarrefourSA, and many more reflecting the wide geographic representation and diversity among awardees.
Awards Ceremony in Paris
The winners will be honored during a red-carpet ceremony scheduled for October 28, 2026, at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse in Paris, France. The event will also recognize recipients of the Stevie Awards for Great Employers and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Notably, this prestigious ceremony will be broadcast worldwide, with tickets available for purchase now.
Reflections on Excellence
Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards, expressed her congratulations to all 2026 IBAs winners, highlighting their exceptional achievements. She remarked, "The awardees reflect the remarkable innovation, leadership, and creativity we observe across companies of all sizes and industries worldwide. Their accomplishments set high standards for excellence, and we are excited to celebrate their successes on stage in Paris this October."
About the Judging Process
The International Business Awards recognize achievements across more than 200 categories encompassing various aspects of the workplace. Categories include organizations, leaders, entrepreneurs, products, services, marketing, public relations, human resource management, and many others. Special award categories acknowledge excellence in AI innovation, public sector achievements, and transformative contributions made by organizations to navigate the evolving global economy.
Looking Forward
Nominations for the 2027 edition of the IBAs will open in February, inviting organizations globally to showcase their successes and innovations. The Stevie Awards, established in 2002, include multiple programs celebrating workplace excellence and pioneering achievements accessible to organizations worldwide. To learn more about the Stevie Awards and the International Business Awards, visit www.StevieAwards.com.