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