Milwaukee Most Admired CEOs

Overview

Milwaukee Business Journal’s “Most Admired CEOs” (also branded locally within its broader Most Admired CEOs franchise) honors top chief executives in the Milwaukee area for exceptional leadership, vision, and impact on their organizations and the community. The program is run editorially by the Milwaukee Business Journal, part of the American City Business Journals network, and honorees are selected based on nominations and newsroom review rather than pay-to-play advertising. Companies pursue it as a high-visibility regional credibility signal that is recognized among business, civic, and investor audiences across southeastern Wisconsin.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a sitting CEO, president, executive director or equivalent top executive role as of the 2026 award year
• Nominee’s organization must be based in or have a significant operational presence in the greater Milwaukee area / southeastern Wisconsin
• Self-nominations or third-party nominations must be submitted via the Milwaukee Business Journal’s online form by the stated 2026 deadline; honorees are selected by the publication’s editorial team and are typically expected to participate in related editorial coverage and an awards event