South Florida Most Admired CEOs

Overview

South Florida Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs awards recognize top chief executives in the South Florida region who demonstrate outstanding leadership, strong company performance, and significant community involvement. Run by the editorial team of the South Florida Business Journal (an American City Business Journals outlet), honorees are selected through an editorial review of nominations rather than a pay‑to‑play model. Companies and leaders pursue it for regional visibility among investors, peers, and clients, and for the credibility of being vetted by a major local business publication.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a CEO, president, or equivalent top executive of an organization with a significant presence in South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties)
• Nominee must have held their leadership role for at least one year as of the nomination deadline
• Self-nominations or nominations by colleagues/third parties are accepted; nominators must provide narrative examples of leadership, company performance, and community involvement