The clock is ticking on Inc.’s Best in Business awards. This Friday (yes, THIS Friday, September 19) is the final deadline, and you might miss out on one of Inc.’s flagship recognition programs if you don’t act. So apply.
Inc.’s Best in Business awards recognize and reward successes in business, and the categories are wide-ranging. Was your social media campaign on everyone’s minds (and feeds) for weeks? Is your AI implementation allowing your employees to prioritize more rewarding work? In other words, did you strike gold this year?
Those prospectors who’ve hit the mother lode could join a list of prestigious companies among the leaders in their field. We’re not kidding around when we say Best. Last year’s list featured Hello Alice, a women-owned company that provides grants to small businesses and survived an existential legal threat brought by Stephen Miller’s America First Legal firm; Chairish, a secondhand furniture shipper that helped implement sustainability efforts in home design; and MNTN, the Ryan Reynolds and Mark Douglas-led advertising platform that introduced AI-assisted pinpointed ad tech (and went public in May with a $1.2 billion valuation).
These companies are the Best, full stop. And your company can be recognized among the ranks of the Best, if you apply. Everyone is eligible for Best in Business.
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Here’s five reasons you should apply before Friday:
1. You’ll gain national recognition.
We’ll level with you; with social media, the Internet, marketing campaigns, there’s so many ways to get recognized. But those aren’t always easy! Inc.’s Best in Business list is a simple (and prestigious) way to go about it. All you do is send in your application, and we handle the rest. And, if you apply, there’s always the chance that one of our reporters contacts you for a feature story. Not a bad gig at all.
2. Show your employees that their achievements are the best.
Yes, you could (and should) go around the office and message your employees on Teams all day about how good they’re doing. But having Inc.’s backing is a nice way to go about it too. It’ll get people talking around the office about the awards you received, which is a warm and fuzzy feeling.
3. Show investors in the industry your work and achievements.
Investors like to know that innovation is happening. Simply put, they want to see their investments flourish, and having your business recognized for its achievements is a great way to entice investors to come along. Think of it as a carrot and stick situation, and we’re giving you the carrot.
4. You’ll be immortalized in our Winter issue.
Isn’t it nice to be remembered? You’ll be featured on Inc.’s website, but also in the pages of our magazine. The media exposure that Best in Business brings is undeniable, and frequently results in great outcomes for honorees.
5. You’ll join the Inc. community.
Being honored in Best in Business allows you to join the broader Inc. community. Writers and editors often tap Inc. companies for insights, speaking opportunities, stories, you name it. Your relationship with Inc. only starts with Best in Business; and there’s so many possibilities for more visibility to come.