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
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Timeline
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Terms and Conditions of Participation
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Presentation Preparation Guidelines
NOMINATIONS
Submit your application for the award. Join the pioneers of business and finance, driving the world toward progress and the future.
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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. -
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.
Latest Updates
- March 1, 2024 – Launch of the 2024 European Business Premium AwardsApplications for the 2024 Award now open!
- March 15, 2024 – Nomination PhaseSubmit your nominations and be part of Europe's most prestigious business awards.
- July 1, 2024 – Preliminary Screening StartsWe closely monitor to ensure that the applications of contestants comply with all the criteria and rules of the award.
- September 17, 2024 – Announcement of Shortlisted NomineesThe finalists are revealed!
- October 3, 2024 – Expert Evaluation and Jury ReviewThe jury begins their in-depth evaluation to determine the winners.
- November 26, 2024 – Jury's Work Nears CompletionThe experts are almost done – soon they’ll reach their final decisions!
- December 3, 2024 – Ceremony Preparation in Full SwingThe team is hard at work preparing for the Award Ceremony and the announcement of the winners.
Judges
- Amuda Goueli
- Timo Buetefischo
- Andrey Andreev
- Vincent Rosso
- Alberto Gutierrez
- Mark Abraham
- Leonie Riviere
- Grace Beverley
WINNERS
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
- Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion – Rochelle Walensky
- Resilient Business Award – Zipline
- Lifetime Achievement in Business – Enrique Tomás Ruiz
WINNERS 2022
- Businessman of the Year – Andy Jassy
- Businesswoman of the Year – Fabiola Gianotti
- Innovator of the Year – Sam Altman
- Startup of the Year – Virgio
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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