PROFILE
SOMETIMES , ACROSS INDUSTRIES rife with potential for crime and corruption , the genuinely good , trustworthy , and history-making business leaders aren ’ t appreciated enough for their hard and honest work . When The Stevie Awards began in 2002 , the New York Post described it as a way to “ distinguish the good guys from the scoundrels ”, and it has remained well-respected ever since .
Originally known as The American Business Awards , The Stevie Awards were created by Michael P . Gallagher as a way to boost public and business trust in the companies nominated . Press all over the US has hailed the Stevies as a chance for C-level executives to clean up their image , and they have even been called ‘ the Oscars of the business world ’.
As such , it is considered an enormous honor to win , and those believing themselves to be worthy pay at least $ 505 in entry fees . Respected business figures do the judging , evaluating nominees , separating them into categories , and eventually awarding the 24-karat gold 16 inch tall statuette , which depicts a humanoid figure holding a pyramid representing Maslow ’ s hierarchy of needs .
The main categories are as follows :
The American Business Awards . These are open to all American organisations and include many sub-categories covering every aspect of the workplace .
The International Business Awards . This opens up the awards worldwide .
The Asia-Pacific Business Awards . Open to every organisation within the 22 nations .
The German Stevie Awards . Open to all German businesses .
The Stevie Awards for Great Employers . This honours employers themselves as well as HR professionals and suppliers .
The Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service . Recognising the achievements of sales , customer service , and call centre professionals .
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business . This honours women specifically , worldwide , covering every professional female from small entrepreneurs to CEOs .
8 January 2017