Albany Most Admired CEOs

Overview

Albany Business Review’s Most Admired CEOs awards recognize top chief executives in the Albany, New York Capital Region for exceptional leadership, organizational performance, culture, and community impact. Run by the paper’s editorial team, it is a nomination-driven, journalist-selected honor rather than pay-to-play advertising. Companies and nonprofits pursue it for local visibility, employer-brand credibility, and recognition among the region’s business and civic leaders. As part of the American City Business Journals network, it carries solid regional editorial credibility.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a CEO or equivalent top executive (e.g., president, managing partner, executive director) of a for-profit company or nonprofit organization based in or significantly serving the Albany Capital Region
• Organization should demonstrate strong performance, workplace culture, and community involvement within the region
• Nominator must submit an online nomination form through the Albany Business Review/BizJournals platform by the stated 2026 deadline