Extended Deadline: April 12 (11:59 p.m. PT)

We are writing to let you know that we have NOT yet received your Best Workplaces for Innovators application. Please be aware that tomorrow, Friday, April 12 is your last chance to apply.

We understand that many of you are diligently working on your application for the impending deadline. To assist you, here are the 5 most frequently asked questions, and everything you need to know.

1. What are my chances of winning? Last year, more than 200 companies across dozens of industries were honored. If your application can capture how your company has cultivated a culture of innovation, your odds are pretty good! Every entry will be seen by Fast Company editors.
2. If I win, will I be featured in Fast Company? Yes! Winners will appear in the Fall issue of Fast Company and all honorees will be featured on fastcompany.com
3. What are you judging applications on? Applicants will be judged on real and demonstrable commitments to cultivating a workplace that encourages innovative thinking. This includes factors such as team size, R&D budgets, internal education or re-skilling programs, patent applications, product pipeline, and internal recognition programs.
4. What is the Innovative Leader of the Year Award? This category recognizes individuals at any level of your company, from CEO to department head, who have enhanced the innovation culture at your workplace. We want to share their stories of how they achieved this, and what impact it had on your organization.
5. I still have questions, who can I ask? Just reply directly to this message and we'll get right back to you!

Click here to complete your application.

We look forward to reviewing your submission.

Cordially,
Best Workplaces for Innovators Team
Fast Company