Awards News

Discover news about award-winning companies, individuals and organizations gaining recognition for innovation and best practices in a variety of industries.

Broward County Judge and Award-Winning Author Woody R. Clermont Earns Two National Literary Honors for "The Golden Mansaic Age: The Legendary Malian Empire"

Award-winning author and Broward County Court Judge Woody R. Clermont has received two prestigious literary honors for his book, "The Golden Mansaic Age: The Legendary Malian Empire." The book was named a 2026 Distinguished Favorite by the NYC Big Book Award and a 2026 Finalist by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Clermont has authored more than 40 books through Woody Clermont Book Publications and has earned numerous literary awards for his literary contributions. - October 11, 2026 - Woody Clermont

G2 Investing President Czarah Cabrera Named Luxury Woman Leader to Watch 2027

Prestigious annual honor places Cabrera among global founders, C-suite executives and category leaders poised to shape luxury’s next chapter in 2027. - October 09, 2026 - G2 Investing LLC

Lore Denny Named Best Real Estate Agent in 2026 Arizona Daily Star Tucson Readers' Choice Awards

Lore Denny of Long Realty wins the Arizona Daily Star's 2026 Reader's Choice Award for Best Real Estate Agent. Lore specializes in luxury properties in the Catalina Foothills and Oro Valley, including Stone Canyon, Pima Canyon, Ventana Canyon, Skyline Country Club, La Paloma, Catalina Foothills Estates, Rancho Vistoso, La Reserve & Oro Valley Country Club, combining firsthand local knowledge with extensive entrepreneurial experience to guide buyers and sellers. - October 09, 2026 - Lore Denny of Long Realty Company

Denver-Based Author, Katie O’Brien Ceccarini, Wins National Book Award

Denver author, Katie O’Brien Ceccarini, receives national recognition through the NYC Big Book Award®. The NYC Big Book Award recognized "Fearless Feedback: Everything Managers Have Never Been Taught About Feedback" in the category of Leadership as a Distinguished Favorite. "Fearless Feedback" is changing how managers have feedback conversations, helping them say what needs to be said without losing the relationship. - October 06, 2026 - Endurance Management Coaching, LLC

Lizzie McDermid Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Lizzie McDermid of Aurora, Colorado has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for September 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her contributions and achievements in pediatric pharmacy operations, leadership,... - October 02, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Reverend Rodney Wilson Named an Honored Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Reverend Rodney Wilson of Henderson, Nevada, has been named an Honored Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in education and pastoral counseling. About Reverend Rodney Wilson Reverend Wilson serves as head chaplain pastor at Institut De... - October 02, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide

Beverly O’Neal Named P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Woman of the Month for September 2026

Beverly O’Neal of Pooler, Georgia, has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for September 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her accomplishments as an entrepreneur, author, breast cancer survivor, and... - October 02, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Readers' Favorite Announces Its 2026 International Book Award Contest Results

Readers' Favorite is proud to announce the winners of their 2026 International Book Award Contest, which consisted of thousands of entries in over 150 genres from all over the world. - October 01, 2026 - Readers' Favorite

Jon R. Lapo Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Jon R. Lapo of Harwood Heights, Illinois, has been recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his contributions and achievements in government service. About Jon R. Lapo Jon R. Lapo is retired from both the City of Chicago and the U.S. Army. During his time... - October 01, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide

Cody Pools Named Gold Winner in the 2026 Tampa's Best Awards

Tampa Bay's Premier Custom Pool Builder Honored for Craftsmanship and Outstanding Customer Service at Official Gala Event - September 30, 2026 - Cody Pools

Top 100 Lawyers Recognizes Dallas Lawyer, Samuel L. Boyd, of Boyd & Associates, as their 2026 Attorney of the Year in the State of Texas

Top 100 Lawyers names Samuel L. Boyd the 2026 Attorney of the Year. Samuel is the founding attorney of Boyd & Associates, a prestigious law firm in Dallas, Texas. Renowned for its expertise in False Claims Act, Qui Tam and Business Tort cases on the federal and state levels. - September 30, 2026 - Top 100 Lawyers

Engagedly Announces Its Tenth Annual Top 100 HR Influencers

The 2026 edition also introduces the Essential 10, recognizing globally defining voices in people practice - September 30, 2026 - Engagedly

Three Students, Three Stories: Hodson P.I. Celebrates Its Inaugural Truth & Integrity Scholars

Scholarship will open for its next application cycle January 5, 2027. When Hodson P.I. launched its first Truth & Integrity Scholarship, the plan was to select one student. More than 50 applications arrived in three months, and the students’ stories prompted the firm to do something extra. - September 29, 2026 - Hodson P.I., LLC

Inc. Names Fuel Logic to Its 2026 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southwest

Companies on the Inc. Regionals: Southwest list had a median growth rate of 79 percent. Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Fuel Logic has been ranked No. 121 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest... - September 27, 2026 - Fuel Logic

Savannah Age Management Medicine Sweeps Best of Savannah Doctors Awards

Savannah Age Management Medicine (SAMM) won top honors across three categories in Savannah Magazine's 2026 awards for the 12th consecutive year. Medical Director Dr. Harry Collins won Functional Medicine Specialist and Hormone Therapist, while Nurse Practitioner Evelia Johnsen and RN Emily Sellars earned runner-up honors. Celebrating its team approach to extending healthspan, SAMM also announced a 2027 expansion into chronic inflammation, toxin burden, and gut health solutions. - September 25, 2026 - Savannah Age Management Medicine

Willie E. Brake of All About Technology Selected for Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit Class 47

Detroit technology founder and educator joins 75-plus regional leaders in the Chamber's flagship nine-month leadership program, presented by The Kresge Foundation. - September 25, 2026 - All About Technology

Ti Defense Awarded Contract for Military Virtual Trainer (MVT) to Support National Guard Anti-Crime and Public Safety Mission in Washington, D.C.

Ti Defense announced it has been awarded a contract, by the District of Columbia National Guard, to provide its innovative Military Virtual Trainer (MVT) system in support of an anti-crime and public safety initiative by President Trump, for rotating units within the National Guard, in Washington, D.C. - September 24, 2026 - Ti Defense

Jaxon Deemed Awardable Through the IARPA Solutions Marketplace

Jaxon, developer of the AI verification engine DSAIL, has been deemed Awardable through the IARPA Solutions Marketplace. The designation gives Intelligence Community customers a direct, vetted path to review and procure DSAIL, which applies formal, mathematically provable logic to catch errors and hallucinations in AI-generated outputs before they're acted on. IARPA Awardable status follows a competitive assessment process evaluating the solution against IC mission needs. - September 24, 2026 - Jaxon, Inc.

CIOReview Names Inktel the Exclusive "Top Contact Center Solution for 2026"

Enterprise BPO provider recognized for proprietary OMNI-SYNC AI intelligence platform and featured as the sole organization in CIOReview’s Executive Buyer’s Guide Deep Dive. - September 23, 2026 - Inktel Contact Center Solutions

Carbon Fiber Recycling and James Cropper Advanced Materials Win CAMX 2026 Unsurpassed Innovation Award

Carbon Fiber Recycling and James Cropper Advanced Materials won the CAMX 2026 Unsurpassed Innovation Award for UNIMAT™. CFR recovers carbon fiber in Tazewell, TN; James Cropper aligns it with VECTIS™ for spec-grade composites. See them at Booths D51 and EE20 through Sept. 24. - September 23, 2026 - Carbon Fiber Recycling, LLC

Dianne Andrews Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Dianne Andrews BS, MBA, Ph.D. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized as a Women of the Month for September 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her accomplishments, contributions in entrepreneurship and... - September 23, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Columbus-Based Styer Hospitality Co. Named Top 10 Furnished Rental Property Manager in U.S., No. 1 in Ohio and the Midwest

Styer Hospitality Co. (SHC), a Columbus, Ohio-based mid-term rental management company, has been named one of the top 10 furnished rental property management companies in the United States in AirDNA's 2026 national rankings. SHC earned a 4.938 out of 5 guest rating, the highest among companies ranked in Ohio and across the Midwest, and ranked No. 2 nationally for cleanliness. Founded in 2022 by Jon and Sara Styer, SHC manages furnished, 30-plus-night rental properties across Central Ohio. - September 21, 2026 - Styer Hospitality Co

Dr. Sarah L. Marshall Selected as a Lifetime Achievement Honoree and Showcased on Times Square Billboards by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence

Dr. Sarah L. Marshall of Garden City, New York, has been selected as a Lifetime Achievement Honoree and was chosen to be showcased on the Times Square Billboards by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). Located in the heart of Manhattan, Times Square is an... - September 19, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

CommLab India Ranks #2 Among Top Employee Onboarding Content Providers

CommLab India ranks #2 among top employee onboarding content providers, recognized for scalable, role-based learning solutions for global enterprises. - September 18, 2026 - CommLab India

SignaBlok Awarded NIH NIDDK Grant to Develop Novel TREM-1 Antagonist Drug for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

SignaBlok, Inc. has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from the NIH NIDDK to advance the development of a novel mechanism-based therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The award supports SignaBlok's differentiated approach to targeting TREM-1 in IBD. - September 18, 2026 - SignaBlok, Inc.

P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Introduces New Members

P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) introduces its new Women of Empowerment members. This esteemed group of women have been chosen for membership based on their outstanding achievements and contributions in their respective fields. Welcome To The New Empowering... - September 18, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Honors Charles L. Cooper on Times Square Billboards

Charles L. Cooper of Greeley, Colorado, has been chosen by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide to be showcased on the iconic Times Square billboards on September 23, 2026. Cooper will be featured on “The Cube,” a prominent digital billboard located on West 47th Street between... - September 18, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide

Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Names Lewis A. Weiss as a Top Executive for 2026

Lewis A. Weiss of Mahwah, New Jersey, has been named as a Top Executive For 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his accomplishments in broadcasting. About Lewis A. Weiss Lewis A. Weiss is the creator, host and CEO of Manufacturing Talk Radio. He launched the show in 2013 to create... - September 18, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide

Ginine Emily Smith Honored as Woman of the Month for August 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Ginine Emily Smith of Plano, Texas, has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for August 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her accomplishments and contributions in consulting, entrepreneurship, media, and... - September 17, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Carbon Fiber Recycling and James Cropper Advanced Materials Shortlisted for CAMX 2026 Innovation Award

Carbon Fiber Recycling and James Cropper Advanced Materials have been shortlisted for the CAMX 2026 Unsurpassed Innovation Award for UNIMAT™, made with CFR recycled carbon fiber. CFR recovers fiber in Tazewell, TN; James Cropper Advanced Materials aligns it with VECTIS™ for high-performance composites. That same rCF also serves concrete, milled grades, and nonwovens. - September 15, 2026 - Carbon Fiber Recycling, LLC

Dynamis Co-Founders Earn Historic Recognition as Global Winemakers of the Year Nominees

Matheson Worrell and Katy Kidd become the first North Carolina winemakers nominated for the honor, while Dynamis earns its second consecutive Wine Star Award nomination. - September 11, 2026 - Dynamis Estate Wines

Michael E. Zielinski Selected as a Distinguished Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Michael E. Zielinski of Mount Prospect, Illinois, has been selected as a Distinguished Member for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements in government. About Michael E. Zielinski Michael E. Zielinski has dedicated more than four decades to serving the U.S. - September 11, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide

Laur Zimmardi Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Laur Zimmardi of Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for September 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her contributions and achievements in phlebotomy, education, entrepreneurship, and... - September 10, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Woman of the Year 2026 Sarah Warden to be Showcased on Times Square Billboards

Sarah Warden of Maryland Heights, Missouri, will be recognized by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) on the iconic Times Square billboards on September 23, 2026. Warden was recently named P.O.W.E.R.’s 2026 Woman of the Year and was selected for the... - September 10, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Hodson P.I. Announces Melissa Chai as First Recipient of National Truth & Integrity Scholarship

Nearly 50 students nationwide applied for the inaugural scholarship; Hodson P.I. expands program to recognize two additional students. - September 09, 2026 - Hodson P.I., LLC

Excellence in Website Development Recognized at the 30th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 30th annual WebAward Competition for website development. Entries from around the world were adjudicated in 86 industry categories during this year's competition. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology. A complete list of the winning sites can be found at the WebAward Website at www.webaward.org. - September 08, 2026 - Web Marketing Association

TROVASI Cafe Puerto Vallarta Recognized as "One of the Finest Cafes in Mexico"

TROVASI Cafe brings a new level of "Casual Luxury Dining" to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and receives multiple new international culinary awards. TROVASI Cafe has been recognized as "One of The Finest Cafes in Mexico," a "Culinary Excellence 2026 - Mexico" award and the "Best European Cafe Experience 2026 - Mexico" award. - September 05, 2026 - Trovasi Café

Jeff Duff of Pinot’s Palette Named IFA Franchisee of the Year

Multi-unit franchise owner to be recognized by world’s oldest and largest franchising association; Will be honored at the IFA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C for excellence in business, giving back, and providing opportunities to those around them. - September 03, 2026 - Pinot's Palette

RooSites Web Development, LLC Named Best of Florida® Winner for Web Design for Fifth Consecutive Year

RooSites Web Development, LLC is proud to announce that it has been named a 2026 Best of Florida® winner for Website Design by Guide to Florida, marking the fifth consecutive year the web design, development, and website management company has earned the prestigious recognition. - September 03, 2026 - RooSites Web Development, LLC

Vastly's Ekanos Platform Named Winner of the 2026 CloudX Award for Best Platform-as-a-Service

Vastly, the integration and orchestration platform company, today announced that Ekanos, its AI-native platform, has been named a winner of the 2026 CloudX Award for Best Platform-as-a-Service. DevNetwork's independent Cloud Advisory Board recognizes the AI-native platform that consolidates an organization's existing tools into orchestrated, AI-powered workspaces. - September 01, 2026 - Vastly

Dr. Mark Huh of Rapha Dental Recognized by NJ Top Dentists for 2026

Rapha Dental is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Huh, DMD, has been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Dentists for 2026. Based in Cinnaminson, NJ, Dr. Huh provides family, cosmetic, implant, restorative, and emergency dental care with an emphasis on conservative treatment, patient education, and personalized care for patients throughout Burlington County. - August 28, 2026 - Rapha Dental

MotorCities National Heritage Area Awards More Than $100,000 in Challenge Grants to Seven Michigan Projects

MotorCities awarded $111,500 in Partnership Challenge Grants that supports seven larger projects involving automotive design, historic preservation, accessibility, heritage tourism, youth education, environmental recreation, and architectural study. - August 28, 2026 - MotorCities National Heritage Area

Baltimore Community Leaders Unite to Fuel Research and Hope at Maryland Night of Champions

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's DC/Maryland/Virginia Chapter will host the 2026 Maryland Night of Champions on October 8 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The event will honor Dr. Tony Guerrerio as the 2026 Medical Champion and LT Marie "May" Oberlin with the Chloe Hannah Leadership Award. The evening aims to raise $150,000 to support groundbreaking research, patient programs, education, and advocacy for the 1 in 100 Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease. - August 27, 2026 - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Morris Hall Managing Partner Andrea Claus Receives Leadership Excellence Spotlight Award

Claus receives special leadership honor at Arizona’s Most Influential Women in Business celebration. - August 25, 2026 - Morris Hall, PLLC

Anna Gibbs Honored as a VIP for Fall 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Anna Gibbs of Wallkill, New York, has been recognized as a VIP for Fall 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of coaching. Gibbs will be included in the... - August 25, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Robin H. Lysne, Ph.D. to be Featured in Fall Issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine

Robin H. Lysne, Ph.D. of Ben Lomond, California, will be featured as an Honored Member in a full-page article in the fall issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) magazine. She was chosen for her achievements and contributions in the field of holistic... - August 25, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Celeste Battles Patrick to be Featured in P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine’s Fall 2026 Issue

Celeste Battles Patrick of Mobile, Alabama will be featured in a half page article in the fall 2026 issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine. Patrick was selected for this recognition based on her work in life coaching, consulting, public speaking,... - August 25, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

ExcelPrep Earns Cognia® Initial Accreditation

Accreditation recognizes ExcelPrep’s commitment to educational quality, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes for neurodiverse learners. ExcelPrep announced today that it has earned Cognia® Initial Accreditation, marking an important milestone in the organization’s... - August 25, 2026 - ExcelPrep