Business Journals C-Suite Awards

Overview

The Business Journals C-Suite Awards, produced by American City Business Journals’ local publications (e.g., Nashville Business Journal, San Francisco Business Times, Triad Business Journal), honor top C-level executives for leadership, innovation, and impact within their organizations and communities. Each market runs its own program under the shared C-Suite Awards umbrella, with honorees selected through an editorial-driven nomination and judging process rather than pay-to-play. Companies pursue these awards for regional visibility, employer-brand credibility, and recognition among local business peers, with winners typically profiled in special print and online sections.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a C-suite or comparable senior executive (e.g., CEO, CFO, COO, CIO/CTO, CMO, CHRO/People Officer, CLO or equivalent) at a public, private, or nonprofit organization in the relevant Business Journal market
• Nominee’s primary work location must be within the coverage area of the specific American City Business Journals publication running the C-Suite Awards (e.g., Nashville, San Francisco, Triad, San Antonio)
• Nominee should demonstrate significant leadership impact, innovation, and community or organizational contributions during the most recent year evaluated by the local Business Journal