Startups & SMBs

Startups & SMBs

Startups & SMBs

Best Market Disruptor

Celebrating businesses that challenge the status quo and redefine industries.

What Companies Should Apply?

This category is for companies that are shaking up traditional industries with bold, disruptive strategies. If your company is redefining how business is done—whether through pricing, technology, or a completely new model—this is your chance to be recognized.

Ideal for startups and SMBs that have forced incumbents to take notice.


Success Factors

What sets top applicants apart?

Challenging Industry Norms

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Challenging Industry Norms

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Challenging Industry Norms

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New Business Models & Pricing

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New Business Models & Pricing

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New Business Models & Pricing

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Innovative Technology & Automation

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Innovative Technology & Automation

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Innovative Technology & Automation

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Rapid Market Adoption

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Rapid Market Adoption

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Rapid Market Adoption

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Forcing Competitor Innovation

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Forcing Competitor Innovation

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Forcing Competitor Innovation

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Key Evaluation Critera

What will the judges use to evaluate your organization?

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Revenue & Growth Metrics

Winning entries should showcase rapid revenue growth, market share capture, or record-breaking customer adoption.

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Revenue & Growth Metrics

Winning entries should showcase rapid revenue growth, market share capture, or record-breaking customer adoption.

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Revenue & Growth Metrics

Winning entries should showcase rapid revenue growth, market share capture, or record-breaking customer adoption.

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Industry Impact & Recognition

Submissions should highlight press coverage, awards, or industry shifts caused by their disruptive model.

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Industry Impact & Recognition

Submissions should highlight press coverage, awards, or industry shifts caused by their disruptive model.

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Industry Impact & Recognition

Submissions should highlight press coverage, awards, or industry shifts caused by their disruptive model.

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Scalability & Market Expansion

A strong disruptor isn’t just winning now—it has a clear roadmap for long-term dominance.

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Scalability & Market Expansion

A strong disruptor isn’t just winning now—it has a clear roadmap for long-term dominance.

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Scalability & Market Expansion

A strong disruptor isn’t just winning now—it has a clear roadmap for long-term dominance.

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Customer Demand & Retention

The best disruptors solve such a deep pain point that customers can’t imagine going back to the old way of doing things.

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Customer Demand & Retention

The best disruptors solve such a deep pain point that customers can’t imagine going back to the old way of doing things.

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Customer Demand & Retention

The best disruptors solve such a deep pain point that customers can’t imagine going back to the old way of doing things.

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Competitive Edge & Differentiation

Winning businesses have an undeniable, unfair advantage that competitors struggle to replicate.

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Competitive Edge & Differentiation

Winning businesses have an undeniable, unfair advantage that competitors struggle to replicate.

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Competitive Edge & Differentiation

Winning businesses have an undeniable, unfair advantage that competitors struggle to replicate.

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Vision for Industry Transformation

A disruptor isn’t just about today—it has a vision for how the entire industry will evolve over time.

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Vision for Industry Transformation

A disruptor isn’t just about today—it has a vision for how the entire industry will evolve over time.

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Vision for Industry Transformation

A disruptor isn’t just about today—it has a vision for how the entire industry will evolve over time.

Claim Your Spotlight

Ready to apply to Wand Awards? Success starts with recognition.

Boost Growth & Opportunity

Attract top talent, new customers, and valuable partnerships by showcasing your achievements with a Wand Award.

1000+ Chances to Win

With a wide array of categories and specialties, businesses of all sizes and industries have the opportunity to get recognized.

Fuel Revenue Growth

Companies that win industry awards see up to 48% higher revenue growth than their competitors (McKinsey & Co.). Recognition isn’t just prestige—it’s profit.

Global Exposure

Valuable Networking

Backed by Data

Claim Your Spotlight

Ready to apply to Wand Awards? Success starts with recognition.

Boost Growth & Opportunity

Attract top talent, new customers, and valuable partnerships by showcasing your achievements with a Wand Award.

1000+ Chances to Win

With a wide array of categories and specialties, businesses of all sizes and industries have the opportunity to get recognized.

Fuel Revenue Growth

Companies that win industry awards see up to 48% higher revenue growth than their competitors (McKinsey & Co.). Recognition isn’t just prestige—it’s profit.

Global Exposure

Valuable Networking

Backed by Data

Claim Your Spotlight

Ready to apply to Wand Awards? Success starts with recognition.

Boost Growth & Opportunity

Attract top talent, new customers, and valuable partnerships by showcasing your achievements with a Wand Award.

1000+ Chances to Win

With a wide array of categories and specialties, businesses of all sizes and industries have the opportunity to get recognized.

Fuel Revenue Growth

Companies that win industry awards see up to 48% higher revenue growth than their competitors (McKinsey & Co.). Recognition isn’t just prestige—it’s profit.

Global Exposure

Valuable Networking

Backed by Data