Startups & SMBs
Startups & SMBs
Startups & SMBs
Best New Business Launch
Celebrating the most impactful business launches in the last two years.
What Companies Should Apply?
This category is for businesses that have hit the ground running with an impressive and strategic launch. If your company has gained traction quickly, secured funding, acquired customers, or disrupted an industry, this is your opportunity to stand out.
Ideal for businesses across all industries, from tech startups to retail brands, that have made a significant impact in their first two years.
Success Factors
What sets top applicants apart?
Successful Market Entry
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Successful Market Entry
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Successful Market Entry
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Strong Revenue & Traction
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Strong Revenue & Traction
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Strong Revenue & Traction
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Brand Visibility & Awareness
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Brand Visibility & Awareness
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Brand Visibility & Awareness
3
Innovative Business Model
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Innovative Business Model
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Innovative Business Model
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Scalability & Growth Potential
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Scalability & Growth Potential
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Scalability & Growth Potential
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Key Evaluation Critera
What will the judges use to evaluate your organization?
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Early Revenue & Profitability
Entries should highlight financial performance, showing strong sales and a clear path to profitability.
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Early Revenue & Profitability
Entries should highlight financial performance, showing strong sales and a clear path to profitability.
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Early Revenue & Profitability
Entries should highlight financial performance, showing strong sales and a clear path to profitability.
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Customer Adoption & Feedback
The best new businesses gain traction fast, with positive customer reviews, testimonials, and referrals.
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Customer Adoption & Feedback
The best new businesses gain traction fast, with positive customer reviews, testimonials, and referrals.
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Customer Adoption & Feedback
The best new businesses gain traction fast, with positive customer reviews, testimonials, and referrals.
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Market Differentiation
Winning businesses have a clear USP that sets them apart from competitors in their space.
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Market Differentiation
Winning businesses have a clear USP that sets them apart from competitors in their space.
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Market Differentiation
Winning businesses have a clear USP that sets them apart from competitors in their space.
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Operational Execution
A successful launch is backed by solid operations, ensuring smooth delivery, fulfillment, or service execution.
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Operational Execution
A successful launch is backed by solid operations, ensuring smooth delivery, fulfillment, or service execution.
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Operational Execution
A successful launch is backed by solid operations, ensuring smooth delivery, fulfillment, or service execution.
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Marketing & Growth Strategies
Winning entries should showcase how they built brand momentum and fueled customer acquisition from day one.
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Marketing & Growth Strategies
Winning entries should showcase how they built brand momentum and fueled customer acquisition from day one.
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Marketing & Growth Strategies
Winning entries should showcase how they built brand momentum and fueled customer acquisition from day one.
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Vision for Long-Term Success
The best new businesses aren’t just built for now—they have a vision for continued growth and industry leadership.
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Vision for Long-Term Success
The best new businesses aren’t just built for now—they have a vision for continued growth and industry leadership.
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Vision for Long-Term Success
The best new businesses aren’t just built for now—they have a vision for continued growth and industry leadership.
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