European Business & Finance Award
Five Years of Brilliance: Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Tomorrow
Goals
- Celebrating Excellence
- Inspiring Innovation
- Fostering Community
- Encouraging Diversity
- Recognizing Resilience
Objectives
- Organize a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences among top professionals.
- Highlight businesses that set benchmarks in sustainability, innovation, and leadership.
- Encourage young entrepreneurs through mentorship opportunities and exposure to successful leaders.
- Provide recognition that catalyzes new partnerships and international opportunities.
- Create a legacy event that celebrates five years of fostering excellence and inspiring success.
the Award
The European Business & Finance Award, now in its 5th year, have become a beacon of excellence and innovation across Europe. Since their inception in 2020, the awards have celebrated visionaries who shape industries and inspire generations.
This year’s milestone edition is more than an award ceremony – it’s a tribute to resilience, creativity, and community in the world of business and finance. Featuring cutting-edge panel discussions, interactive workshops, and a grand awards gala, the event promises to be a hallmark moment for leaders and changemakers from across the continent.
This year’s milestone edition is more than an award ceremony – it’s a tribute to resilience, creativity, and community in the world of business and finance. Featuring cutting-edge panel discussions, interactive workshops, and a grand awards gala, the event promises to be a hallmark moment for leaders and changemakers from across the continent.
Mission
To inspire, recognize, and celebrate outstanding achievements in business, finance, and entrepreneurship, fostering innovation, resilience, and leadership that drives sustainable progress and shapes the future.
Documents
Nominations
Submit your application for the award. Join the pioneers of business and finance, driving the world toward progress and the future.
- Businessman of the YearCelebrating outstanding achievements by a male leader in business.
- Businesswoman of the YearHonoring a female leader whose contributions have shaped industries.
- Innovator of the YearRecognizing breakthroughs that have revolutionized business practices.
- Startup of the YearCelebrating young companies making a remarkable impact in their fields.
- CEO of the yearRecognizing the outstanding achievements of the CEO.
- Sustainable Business AwardHighlighting businesses excelling in sustainable practices and green initiatives.
- Tech Pioneer AwardHonoring companies or individuals leading advancements in technology.
- Financial Excellence AwardRecognizing financial organizations delivering groundbreaking solutions.
- Leadership in Diversity and InclusionAwarding businesses prioritizing inclusivity and workplace equality.
- Resilient Business AwardCelebrating businesses that have thrived in challenging times.
- Lifetime Achievement in BusinessHonoring an individual with a career of enduring contributions to the industry.
Important Award Dates
March 1, 2025 – Launch of the 2025 European Business & Finance Award
Applications for the 2025 Award will open!
March 15, 2025 –Nomination Phase
You will be able to submit your nominations and be part of Europe's most prestigious business awards.
July 1, 2025 – Preliminary Screening Starts
We will closely monitor the applications to ensure that contestants comply with all the award criteria and rules.
September 17, 2025 – Announcement of Shortlisted Nominees
The finalists will be revealed!
October 3, 2025 – Expert Evaluation and Jury Review
The jury will begin their in-depth evaluation to determine the winners.
November 26, 2025 – The Jury's Work will near completion
The experts will be close to making their final decisions!
December 3, 2025 – The Ceremony Preparation Starts
The team will start to prepare for the Award Ceremony and the announcement of the winners.
December 29, 2025 – The grand announcement of this year's Award winners.
Judges
Winners
WINNERS 2024
- Businessman of the Year – Sebastian Siemiatkowski
- Businesswoman of the Year – Anya Hindmarch
- Innovator of the Year – Boyan Slat
- Startup of the Year – Reputation House
- Sustainable Business Award – Mike Casey
- Tech Pioneer Award – Graphcore
- Financial Excellence Award – Erste Group
- Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion – Charlie
- Resilient Business Award – Wallapop
- CEO of the year - Serhii Katkov
WINNERS 2023
- Businessman of the Year – Bernard Arnault
- Businesswoman of the Year – Sheryl Sandberg
- Innovator of the Year – Demis Hassabis
- Startup of the Year – Twiga Foods
- Sustainable Business Award – Beyond Meat
- Tech Pioneer Award – MeMed
- Financial Excellence Award – Cathie Wood
- CEO of the year - Oleksandr Strozhemin
- Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion –Josephine Kim
- Resilient Business Award – Zipline
- Lifetime Achievement in Business – Enrique Tomás Ruiz
WINNERS 2022
- Businessman of the Year – Gaston Taratuta
- Businesswoman of the Year – Bertha González Nieves
- Innovator of the Year – Camille Goldstone-Henry
- Startup of the Year – Virgio
- CEO of the year – Vladimir Kochnev
- Sustainable Business Award – Ørsted
- Tech Pioneer Award – Solar Cow
- Financial Excellence Award – Charles Schwab
- Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion – Shawn Harper
- Resilient Business Award – Olio
- Lifetime Achievement in Business – Masayoshi Son
WINNERS 2021
- Businessman of the Year – Deepinder Goyal
- Businesswoman of the Year – Whitney Wolfe Herd
- Innovator of the Year – Guido van Rossum
- Startup of the Year – Clubhouse
- CEO of the year – Angelica Lips da Cruz
- Sustainable Business Award – Too Good To Go
- Tech Pioneer Award – Stripe
- Financial Excellence Award – Kenneth Griffin
- Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion – Future Women
- Resilient Business Award – Vaya Africa
- Lifetime Achievement in Business – Tadashi Yanai
WINNERS 2020
- Businessman of the Year – Carlos Peña
- Businesswoman of the Year – Melanie Perkins
- Innovator of the Year – Drew Houston
- Startup of the Year – Hakbah
- CEO of the year – Dmytro Magonia
- Sustainable Business Award – Patagonia
- Tech Pioneer Award – Open Bionics
- Financial Excellence Award – Jamie Dimon
- Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion – Karen Lynch
- Resilient Business Award – Gojek
Get to know us better
Global Business & Finance Association is the main organizer of the award. Our team works tirelessly and in perfect coordination to ensure that the event runs at the highest level.
Read these articles to get to know us better
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