Fast Company | Brands That Matter
 
 

Final Deadline Next Friday 6/7!
 
 

Here at Fast Company, we are eager to honor and showcase brands like yours that excel in connecting with their audiences and demonstrating their purpose.

Last year we honored over 150 world-class brands across industries, ranging from multinational corporations, small business, and non-profit organizations.  No matter who you are or what you do, if your brand is making an impact, we want to hear from you!

Although the final deadline is quickly approaching, there is still time to apply! You can start your application by clicking the button below.

If you have any questions about the application or if there is anything else that we can help with, please don't hesitate to respond to this message.
 
 

APPLY NOW

Final Deadline: June 7
 
 
 
BRAND EXPOSURE
Every application is seen and evaluated by Fast Company editors and reporters
 
OPPORTUNITIES

Speaking opportunities and exclusive invitations to Fast Company events
CREDIBILITY

Gain the Fast Company stamp of approval as a world-class brand making an impact
 
VISIBILITY

Winners will appear in the Winter issue of Fast Company and all honorees will appear on fastcompany.com
BREAK NEWS

Tell your brand’s story to the world for the first time; highlight the success of teams within your organization—or partners who’ve helped with your success
 
 
 
 

You can apply in up to 7 categories. Entries are judged on timeliness, relevance, cultural and business impact, clarity, and ingenuity. Multiple honorees will be named in each category.
 
General Excellence  NEW 

The most culturally-relevant brands with no specific category restrictions
 
Heritage Brands

Iconic brands that stand the test of time through a long-standing ability to navigate modern culture, while retaining a classic style
 
Family of Brands  NEW 

More than a parent company, but stewards of the brands we love. These are companies that steer a portfolio of individual brands that stand strong on their own, but are a cultural powerhouse as a collective
 
 
Global Brands That Matter
Brands based outside of the United States that have achieved relevance in their home markets through cultural impact and social engagement
 
United States Brands That Matter
Brands based in the United States that have achieved relevance in their home markets through cultural impact and social engagement
 
 
Years in Business
Be recognized as a Brand That Matters within your company’s years in business:
  • On the Rise: 0-4 Years in Business
  • Established Excellence: 5-14 Years in Business
  • Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business
 
 
CMOs of the Year  NEW 
The marketing executives who inspire and advance the role brands can play in culture.
 
 

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Final Deadline: June 7