The global business landscape has witnessed a remarkable celebration of excellence as the 20th Annual International Business Awards® proudly unveiled its Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Award winners. In a momentous event that reverberated worldwide, high-performing organizations and standout executives were acknowledged for their outstanding contributions across a spectrum of sectors.
Over 3,700 nominations poured in from organizations spanning 61 nations, highlighting the awards' truly international nature. These nominations underwent rigorous scrutiny by more than 230 executives from across the globe, forming 11 juries to meticulously identify the Stevie winners.
The crown of achievement, the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards, was triumphantly secured by the legendary IBM of Armonk, NY USA, amassing an impressive tally of 21 awards. Other luminaries such as HALKBANK from Istanbul, Turkey (20 awards), Viettel Group from Hanoi, Vietnam (17 awards), Telkom Indonesia from Jakarta, Indonesia (17 awards), and Ayala Land, Inc. from Makati City, Philippines (16 awards) shone brightly, showcasing their exceptional prowess on a global stage.
A particular standout was HALKBANK, an institution that has indelibly shaped the Turkish banking sector for 83 years, asserting its dominance with an unmatched total of eight Gold Stevie Awards.
All organizations worldwide participated in the IBAs, demonstrating their mettle across diverse categories encompassing management, marketing, public relations, customer service, human resources, new products and services, technology, web platforms, apps, events, and more.
The grand crescendo of this year-long journey will reach its pinnacle during a gala event set to unfold in the breathtaking city of Rome, Italy, on October 13, 2023. This distinguished occasion will be graced by luminaries and trailblazers from all corners of the business world.
The Stevie Awards represent a culmination of excellence across the business spectrum. With accolades including the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, and more, these prestigious competitions draw in over 12,000 entries annually from organizations hailing from more than 70 nations.
In the words of the awards' visionary: "The Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide," says the official website http://www.StevieAwards.com, echoing the sentiments of countless professionals who see the Stevie Awards as a beacon of global excellence.