Stevie Awards Application Guide
At Augdemy, we have helped numerous organizations and secured hundreds of Stevie Awards. As both jury members and application consultants, we know exactly what it takes to create a winning application, identify the most suitable categories, and optimize your chances of taking home a gold award.
In this guide, we answer frequently asked questions specifically for three of the most popular Stevie Award programs: The Stevie Awards for Great Employers, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
The Stevie Awards, which began in 2002 as The American Business Awards, were established to honor the achievements and contributions of organizations and professionals in business. With the launch of The International Business Awards in 2004, the awards expanded globally and rapidly became one of the world’s premier business awards.
Today, the Stevie Awards encompass eight distinct programs, each with its own unique focus, categories, and judging criteria:
Finding the Right Categories for Your Application
Each program offers a wide array of categories, tailored to diverse business achievements. Here are some of the key categories for each program:
The International Business Awards:
The Stevie Awards for Great Employers:
The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service:
Questions You Need to Answer for Your Submission
Each Stevie Awards program has unique requirements and word limits for each entry. Below are some of the common questions you’ll need to address:
For The International Business Awards:
- A 650-word essay describing the nominated solution, project, or program.
- A brief summary (150 words) highlighting 10 key achievements in bullet points.
For The Stevie Awards for Great Employers and Sales & Customer Service:
- A summary of your organization’s history and past performance (200 words).
- Notable achievements since -last 2 years (250 words).
- An explanation of why these achievements are unique (250 words).
- References to any supporting materials (optional, 250 words).
How Are Applications Evaluated?
All Stevie Awards submissions are rigorously evaluated by a panel of industry experts, analysts, and management professionals. Each entry is reviewed independently by at least five judges through a specialized jury panel. Certain categories, such as Employer of the Year, also incorporate public voting into the evaluation process.
The entries are scored on a scale of 10. Winning levels are determined as follows:
- An average score of 7.50 or higher secures a Bronze Award.
- An average score of 8.25 or higher earns a Silver Award.
- The highest score in the category receives a Gold Award.
Key Application Guidelines
- All entries must be in English and comply with the specific word limits.
- Write in the third person, avoiding phrases like “we” or “our.”
- Supporting documents such as visuals and testimonials are encouraged but should be concise.
- All submissions must be completed through the respective awards platform. Stevie Awards do not accept standalone Word files or email submissions.
Writing a winning submission for the Stevie® Awards is key to securing recognition. For additional insights into improving your award applications, check out our Tips for Successful Award Applications to maximize your chances of success.
Ready to Apply? Let Us Help!
As Augdemy, we offer a comprehensive range of consultancy services to help organizations effectively communicate their achievements and gain the recognition they deserve. From strategic planning to content creation and process optimization, we provide the expertise needed to elevate your award applications and align them with the highest industry standards. Whether it’s your products, projects, or teams, we guide you through every step to showcase your success on national and international platforms. Explore our Award Writing and Submission Process Management Services or get in touch to discuss how we can support your next award-winning journey.
