Albuquerque Most Admired CEOs

Overview

Albuquerque Most Admired CEOs is a recognition program run by Albuquerque Business First honoring top chief executives and equivalent leaders who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and community impact in the greater Albuquerque area. The awards are editorially driven and based on nominations and staff/judges’ evaluation rather than pay‑to‑play placement. Executives and their organizations pursue it for local visibility, employer‑brand credibility, and profile coverage in Albuquerque Business First. As part of the American City Business Journals network, it carries solid regional business‑media credibility.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a CEO or equivalent top executive (e.g., owner, president, executive director, managing partner) of an organization with a significant presence in the Albuquerque area.
• Nominee must have been in their current leadership role for at least 12 months by the time of nomination.
• Winners are expected to participate in Albuquerque Business First editorial coverage and attend the Most Admired CEOs awards event in Albuquerque.