Announcing the Winners of the 2025 CEO Pinnacle Awards Celebrating Leadership Excellence
2025 CEO Pinnacle Awards - Winners Announced
On February 3, 2026, the Chief Executives Council unveiled the recipients of the coveted 2025 CEO Pinnacle™ Awards. This initiative serves to honor exceptional leadership in various sectors, having commenced its nomination and judging process back in October 2025.
The Pinnacle Awards recognize leaders including Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Presidents, and Founders who have made significant impacts in their respective organizations. The candidates for this prestigious award were either self-nominated or nominated by peers through a concise online application. This application required anonymous insights into their 2025 financial performance, work experiences, philanthropic engagements, and educational qualifications, ensuring a robust evaluation process.
Once all nominations were gathered, an algorithm screened the applications, which were subsequently evaluated by the board advisors of the Chief Executives Council. The winners were selected across multiple categories, taking into account the size and nature of the company, whether public or private.
Category Winners
The awards were categorized into several classifications, including Enterprise, Startup, Medium, Not-For-Profit, Government, and Small Business. Here are the distinguished winners:
- - Enterprise/Public:
Runner-Up: N/A
- - Enterprise/Private:
Runner-Up: N/A
- - Startup:
Runner-Up: Peacemark Hammed, Founder/CEO, Company: Shride Logistics
- - Medium/Private:
Runner-Up: Matthew Phillips, CEO, Company: Car Pros Auto Group
- - Not-For-Profit:
Runner-Up: J.J. Lewis, CEO, Company: Northstar Reach
- - Government:
Runner-Up: N/A
- - Small Business:
Runner-Up: Joseph Henderson, CEO, Company: Sierra Health
Among all the category winners, Jorge Barragan from The Picklr emerged as the overall 2025 National CEO Pinnacle Award winner, reflecting his outstanding achievements and leadership qualities in a highly competitive environment.
In a statement, Neil Brown, CEO of the Chief Executives Council, expressed, "The commitment and achievements of CEOs continued to shine throughout 2023, and the CEO Pinnacle Awards provide an essential platform to recognize these hardworking leaders. We wish all winners continued prosperity and earnestly hope their milestones inspire others on their leadership journeys."
Winners and runners-up will receive notification via email and a certificate presented with a frame-worthy quality. The overall National CEO Pinnacle Award winner will also be awarded a distinguished gold-plated statue crafted by the Oscar® Awards makers, marking their achievements in an unforgettable manner.
Applications for the 2026 CEO Pinnacle Awards will open on October 1, 2026. Interested parties can register through the Chief Executives Council's official website: www.chiefexecutivescouncil.org/ceo-awards/.
About the Chief Executives Council
The Chief Executives Council™ is a prestigious organization that provides a collaborative platform for CEOs, Presidents, and Founders. It focuses on best practices in leadership, career growth, training, and networking opportunities. Programs offered by the Council include research studies, webinars, panel discussions, articles, and whitepapers, enabling executives to refine their strategic insights. The annual CEO Sentiment™ Study is a highlight, providing valuable insights into financial performance metrics and talent management trends.
For additional information about the Council and its activities, visit www.ChiefExecutivesCouncil.org or contact Neil Brown, CEO, at 630-710-4710.
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