Twin Cities Most Admired CEOs

Overview

Most Admired CEOs is a regional recognition program run by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal that honors top chief executives in the Twin Cities for outstanding leadership, vision, company performance, and community impact. Honorees are selected through the publication’s editorial process based on nominations and reporting, not paid placement. Companies pursue it for local brand credibility, executive visibility, and third‑party validation in a key Midwest business market.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a CEO or equivalent top executive (e.g., managing partner, president) of an organization based in or significantly operating in the Twin Cities region.
• Nominee’s organization must have a meaningful presence and impact in the Minneapolis–St. Paul business community.
• Self-nominations and third-party nominations must be submitted via the official MSPBJ online form by the stated 2026 deadline.