ABAE Awards has opened nominations for Q4 2025, giving the public an opportunity to recommend outstanding companies and leaders for quarterly recognition.

Nominate a Business for ABAE Awards

Submitting a nomination is an opportunity to recognize organizations that are building stronger businesses, serving customers well, leading with purpose, or creating meaningful community value.

ABAE Awards encourages nominations for businesses that demonstrate strong execution, customer value, innovation, leadership, community contribution, or specialized excellence within their field.

Award Categories Open for Nomination

Quarterly nominations are reviewed within ABAE’s category structure, allowing different types of companies to be considered based on their strengths, industry, impact, and public-facing business activity.

• Business Excellence
• Small Business of the Year
• Entrepreneur of the Year
• Community Impact
• Innovation Award
• Customer Service Excellence
• Leadership Excellence
• Minority-Owned Business Excellence
• Women in Business
• Specialty Award

Who Can Be Nominated?

Eligible nominees may include businesses, entrepreneurs, founders, executives, professional service providers, local companies, growing brands, franchise operators, women-led businesses, minority-owned businesses, and organizations with visible business or community impact.

How to Submit a Nomination

The nomination form is available on the ABAE Awards website. Submissions should be accurate, complete, and focused on why the company or leader should be considered for quarterly recognition.

Nominate a Business

What Happens After Nomination?

Submitted nominations are reviewed for category alignment, business visibility, public presence, and the strength of the nomination details. Selected honorees may be listed in the ABAE Awards winners directory and featured through official recognition content.

Why ABAE Awards Recognition Matters

The American Business & Entrepreneurship Awards was created to recognize companies, founders, entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations that contribute to business growth, service excellence, innovation, leadership, and community progress.

Nomination Reminder

Nominations for the 2025 Q4 cycle should be submitted by December 19, 2025. Visit the ABAE Awards website to nominate a business for consideration.

Media Contact

ABAE Awards Editorial Team
American Business & Entrepreneurship Awards
Website: https://abaeawards.com