We are anticipating that we’ll announce 100 winners to the Best Workplaces for Innovators list, though that number is subject to change depending on the quality and number of submissions.
We’re excited to introduce even more categories this year, offering additional chances for recognition. While every application submitted will be considered for the annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, you may also choose to apply to any of these new categories, increasing your odds of being recognized by Fast Company. We expect to name multiple honorees in each category.
These categories include:
Best Workplaces for Innovators United States
Workplaces based in the U.S. that have invested in human capital and innovation infrastructure in their home markets
Innovative Team of the Year
Teams that have gone above and beyond, driving important innovations in their workplace
Enterprise (B2B)
Workplaces in companies that provide business-to-business services that have created exceptional cultures of innovation
Sustainability
Workplaces whose innovative cultures are focused on reducing harmful impact to the environment
Diverse Innovators
Workplaces that have successfully encouraged and nurtured innovation among diverse employees
Small Companies
Workplaces with 100 or fewer employees that have outpaced their cohorts in fostering cultures of innovation
Large Companies
Workplaces with 1,000+ employees that have outpaced their cohorts in fostering cultures of innovation
Best Workplaces for Innovators International
Workplaces based outside of the U.S. that have invested in human capital and innovation infrastructure in global markets
Innovative Leader of the Year
Individuals at any level, from CEO to rank-and-file workers, who have enhanced the innovation culture of their workplace
Consumer (Products and Services)
Workplaces at companies focused on delivering consumer products and services that have created exceptional cultures of innovation
Women Innovators
Workplaces that have successfully encouraged and nurtured innovation among their women employees
Early Career Innovators
Workplaces that have successfully encouraged and nurtured innovation among early-career employees
Midsize Companies
Workplaces with 100 to 999 employees that have outpaced their cohorts in fostering cultures of innovation
Have any questions or concerns? Email the Best Workplaces for Innovators Team at bwiawards@fastcompany.com
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