Brand Exposure

Every company that applies will be seen and evaluated by Fast Company’s editorial staff. Winners will be featured in the Summer 2025 issue and on fastcompany.com.

Recognition

As part of this community, there is year-round recognition of your organization’s achievements. Executives will be considered for speaking opportunities, receive invitations to private events, and become eligible to join our exclusive Fast Company Impact Council.

Boost Team Morale

Being honored can help launch your company to even greater success. Employees see it as a validation of their personal contribution and a reason to celebrate. It’s a feel-good recognition that fuels internal momentum and serves as a powerful tool for recruiting and retaining top talent.

New Format

Rather than naming winners across 50 categories, we'll be publishing one definitive list of winners, considering every application and creating a list of the most compelling submissions, along with a few categories offering a chance of additional recognition for companies excelling in specific locations, sectors, and years in business.

New Award: Visionary of the Year

This award will recognize leaders at any level of a company who helped create a product, service, new business model, or policy that improved sustainability, equity, and/or accessibility, and generally made the world a better place for its customers.