Awards Programs

Future 50 Awards

SmartCEO's Future 50 Awards is the largest and most highly anticipated SmartCEO award program of the year. Future 50 recognizes the 50 fastest growing companies in the area, based on a three-year average of employee and revenue growth. These companies represent the future of the region’s economy and embody the spirit of leadership and success in their industries. Each year, winners are selected by an independent committee that chooses winners based on applications submitted. Winning companies are profiled in SmartCEO magazine and celebrated by SmartCEO and over 550 local executives at a black-tie-optional gala.

For award application and event information, please click on the link for your respective city:

Baltimore Future 50 Awards

New York Future 50 Awards

Philadelphia Future 50 Awards

Washington Future 50 Awards

 

Executive Management Awards

 

The Executive Management Awards highlight chief executives who have gone above and beyond to support their organizations' initiatives. SmartCEO profiles chief executives in the Mid-Atlantic in four categories: CFO, CIO/CTO, COO and CXO. SmartCEO accepts award nominations online and via email, which are reviewed by an independent panel of business leaders who select winners based on the quality of the nominations. The winners are profiled in the March issue of SmartCEO magazine and celebrated at an awards reception in March.

For award application and event information, please click on the link for your respective city:

Baltimore Executive Management Awards

Philadelphia Executive Management Awards

Washington Executive Management Awards

 

Brava! Awards

SmartCEO’s Brava! Awards program celebrates top female CEOs who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community. Brava! award winners are exemplary leaders of their companies and in the community who encourage local philanthropy, mentor fellow CEOs and set their companies on the path to tremendous growth. Each year, an independent panel of business leaders selects 25 Brava! winners
based on applications submitted. SmartCEO shares their inspiring stories in SmartCEO magazine and celebrates their success at an awards celebration.

For award application and event information, please click on the link for your respective city:

Baltimore Brava! Awards

New York Brava! Awards

Philadelphia Brava! Awards

Washington Brava! Awards 

 

Circle of Excellence Awards

 

SmartCEO's Circle of Excellence Awards program recognizes the area’s most accomplished business leaders. Often viewed as one of the most celebrated events of the year, Circle of Excellence leaders have successfully taken their companies to the forefront of thier chosen industry. CEOs are nominated from companies of all sizes and industry categories, public or private. Each year, an independent panel selects 30 finalists for the program and of these finalists, 10 winners are announced live at the awards reception. This group of outstanding leaders will be featured in the October issue of SmartCEO magazine and celebrated at an awards ceremony in October.

For award application and event information, please click on the link for your respective city:

Baltimore Circle of Excellence Awards

Philadelphia Circle of Excellence Awards

 

GOVstar Awards

 

SmartCEO created the GOVstar Awards program to honor local government contracting firms for their technology innovation, workplace environment, growth, veteran support and contributions to the industry and marketplace. Each year, an independent panel of business leaders selects 45 GOVstar award finalists and 15 winners based on applications submitted. Finalists and winners are featured in the October issue of magazine and celebrated at an awards ceremony in October.

For award application and event information, please click on the link for your respective city:

2013 Washington GOVstar Awards

 

SmartCEO Readers' Choice Programs

SmartCEO Readers’ Choice Sections recognize a CEO’s top service providers: Wealth Managers, Bankers, Real Estate Professionals, General Counsels, Accountants and Attorneys within the Greater Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington DC, metro markets. The Readers’ Choice Section is a listing-style recognition section that displays (alphabetically by last name) each professional’s name, title, company and a short testimonial from a CEO or C-level executive nominator. Please review the 2013 SmartCEO Readers’ Choice programs below:

 

 

Wealth Managers Readers' Choice
FEBRUARY
Deadline to nominate has already passed.

When it comes to a CEO’s entourage of trusted advisers, the wealth manager holds a firm seat at the table. The wealth manager keeps a pulse on not only personal finances, but also business finances, estate planning, legal resources and investment management. He/she is the ever-watchful eye and is included in financial planning from retirement and college funds to endowments and M&A.

 

Bankers Success Stories
APRIL
Deadline to nominate has already passed.

The relationship between CEO and banker can literally make or break your business. The banking industry is the lifeblood of business, and without that first loan, the companies that drive the economy would probably not exist.

 

SmartCPA Readers' Choice
NOVEMBER
Deadline: Aug 21, 2013
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.

NOMINATE: To include your CPA in the SmartCPA Readers' Choice section email us at editorial@smartceo.com.
NOTE: To be published, nominations must be accompanied by a testimonial from a CEO or C-level executive outside of the nominee’s company. Testimonials and attribution will be published in the issue.

 

Legal Elite Readers' Choice
DECEMBER
Deadline: Sept. 18, 2013
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 one 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 your company.

NOMINATE: To include your Attorney in the Legal Elite Readers' Choice section email us at editorial@smartceo.com.
NOTE: To be published, nominations must be accompanied by a testimonial from a CEO or C-level executive outside of the nominee’s company. Testimonials and attribution will be published in the issue.

 

For more information, email us at editorial@smartceo.com

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