Awards Programs

Future 50

January

Future 50 celebrates the region's 50 fastest-growing companies based on employee and revenue growth over the past three years. This high-energy gala is one of the most highly anticipated events and issues of the year. Unlike other growth awards, the Future 50 award recipients are not publicly ranked, but rather listed alphabetically. Winners are selected based on a combination of employee and revenue growth. Each Future 50 winning company CEO will be profiled in the January issue of SmartCEO, making it one of SmartCEO's largest and most-coveted issues.

For nomination information, contact Programs Manager Georgia Thomas at georgia@smartceo.com.

For more information or to sponsor this event, please contact:

Baltimore: Suzanne Ratti at sratti@smartceo.com
Washington, DC: Samantha Belin at samantha@smartceo.com
Philadelphia: Fay Steiger at fay@smartceo.com

Submit a Nomination

SmartCXOs

March

The SmartCXO Awards: Saluting Your Executive Management Team All-Stars, highlighst chief executives who support their organization's initiatives by supplying fresh ideas, making tough decisions and building strong talent within their companies. Winners of the SmartCXO Awards will be profiled in SmartCEO magazine and celebrated at an awards event.

For nomination information and deadlines, contact Programs Manager Georgia Thomas at georgia@smartceo.com.

For more information or to sponsor this event, please contact:

Baltimore: Suzanne Ratti at sratti@smartceo.com
Washington, DC: Samantha Belin at samantha@smartceo.com
Philadelphia: Fay Steiger at fay@smartceo.com

Submit a Nomination

VOLT Awards

May

SmartCEO’s VOLT: Leaders in Technology program celebrates the role that technology plays in our business community and the future impact the technology sector will have on our economic growth. VOLT will recognize organizations in three uniquely diverse categories: Innovators, Implementers and Cyber warriors. VOLT provides a unique opportunity for service providers to showcase their products and services to one of the fastest growing tech sectors in the nation and the organizations who are investing in and using these technologies. SmartCEO magazine will share the VOLT Award finalists’ stories in the May issue of the publication and celebrate the group at an award reception hosted in May.

For nomination information and deadlines, contact Programs Manager Georgia Thomas at georgia@smartceo.com.

For more information or to sponsor this event, please contact:

Baltimore: Suzanne Ratti at sratti@smartceo.com
Washington, DC: Samantha Belin at samantha@smartceo.com
Philadelphia: Fay Steiger at fay@smartceo.com

Submit a Nomination

Brava! Women Business Achievement Awards

July

The Brava! Women Business Achievement Awards celebrates women business leaders who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community. These female CEOs have become exemplary leaders in their companies and the community at large by encouraging local philanthropy, mentoring fellow CEOs and setting their companies on the path to tremendous growth. SmartCEO shares their inspiring stories in the July issue and celebrates them at an awards event.

For nomination information and deadlines, contact Programs Manager Georgia Thomas at georgia@smartceo.com.

For more information or to sponsor this event, please contact:

Baltimore: Suzanne Ratti at sratti@smartceo.com
Washington, DC: Samantha Belin at samantha@smartceo.com
Philadelphia: Fay Steiger at fay@smartceo.com

Submit a Nomination

Circle of Excellence

October - Baltimore and Philadelphia Markets Only

The Circle of Excellence recognizes 10 CEOs who have succeeded in taking an aspect of their businesses to a level most companies rarely achieve. These CEOs model excellence in 10 different categories, including marketing, customer service, strategic planning and more. SmartCEO uncovers the secrets to their strengths in the May issue and celebrates their accomplishments at an awards event.

For nomination information and deadlines, contact Programs Manager Georgia Thomas at georgia@smartceo.com.

For more information or to sponsor this event, please contact:

Baltimore: Suzanne Ratti at sratti@smartceo.com
Philadelphia: Fay Steiger at fay@smartceo.com

Submit a Nomination

GovStar

October - Washington Market Only

The GovStar Awards celebrate the achievements of Greater Washington's government contractors for their technological innovation, workplace environment, growth, veteran support and ability to overcome significant challenges. GovStar finalists are featured in the pages of the October issue and are celebrated at an awards event. Winners in five categories are announced the night of the event in October.

For nomination information and deadlines, contact Programs Manager Georgia Thomas at georgia@smartceo.com.

For more information or to sponsor this event, please contact Samantha Belin at samantha@smartceo.com

SmartCEO Readers' Choice Programs

Top Bankers Readers' Choice
March
In the business world the relationship between CEO and banker can literally make or break your business. Like it or not, the banking industry is the lifeblood of business. Without that first loan, the companies that drive the economy would probably not exist. Likewise, the people who work in, manage and own banks are equally important.

Wealth Managers Readers' Choice
June
When it comes to a CEO’s entourage of trusted advisers, the wealth manager holds a firm seat at the table. Acting as the “Swiss Army Knife” of money management, the wealth manager keeps a pulse on not only personal finances, but also business finances, estate planning, legal resources and investment management. He is the ever-watchful eye and is included in financial planning from retirement and college funds to endowments and M&A.

SmartCPA Readers' Choice
September
When a CEO refers to his or her most trusted advisers the CPA often ranks among the top on the list. Without a CPA, a myriad of things could go awry for the well-intentioned business owner/CEO. The CPA is the objective voice in the ear of any CEO, advising on all or most financial decisions, especially pertaining to the growth and forecasting of a business.

Commercial Real Estate Readers' Choice
November
More information to come at a future date.

Legal Elite Readers' Choice
December
Attorneys. Every CEO needs one for the good, the bad and the ugly legal side of running a business. But how do you effectively choose the right counsel for you? There are thousands of attorneys who cover a wide array of practice areas and expertise. Choosing the right attorney is a daunting task, but necessary to the success of a company.

For nomination information and deadlines, contact Projects Editor Dan Mills at dmills@smartceo.com.

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