Startups & SMBs
Startups & SMBs
Startups & SMBs
Best Small Business Breakthrough
Recognizing SMBs that hit a major milestone and leveled up.
What Companies Should Apply?
This award is for small businesses that have reached a game-changing milestone in their journey. Whether it’s hitting a major revenue target, launching a new product, securing a breakthrough partnership, or achieving record customer growth, this category celebrates businesses that had their biggest year yet.
Ideal for SMBs proving they are ready for the next level of success.
Success Factors
What sets top applicants apart?
Breakthrough Growth Milestone
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Breakthrough Growth Milestone
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Breakthrough Growth Milestone
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Game-Changing Product or Service
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Game-Changing Product or Service
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Game-Changing Product or Service
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High-Impact Partnerships
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High-Impact Partnerships
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High-Impact Partnerships
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Operational & Team Growth
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Operational & Team Growth
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Operational & Team Growth
4
Resilient Leadership & Execution
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Resilient Leadership & Execution
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Resilient Leadership & Execution
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Key Evaluation Critera
What will the judges use to evaluate your organization?
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Revenue & Financial Growth
Entries should showcase strong financial improvements or key funding milestones that enabled business growth.
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Revenue & Financial Growth
Entries should showcase strong financial improvements or key funding milestones that enabled business growth.
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Revenue & Financial Growth
Entries should showcase strong financial improvements or key funding milestones that enabled business growth.
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Customer Expansion & Market Reach
Winning SMBs will highlight significant customer growth, geographic expansion, or increased market penetration.
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Customer Expansion & Market Reach
Winning SMBs will highlight significant customer growth, geographic expansion, or increased market penetration.
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Customer Expansion & Market Reach
Winning SMBs will highlight significant customer growth, geographic expansion, or increased market penetration.
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Industry Recognition & Leadership
Breakthrough companies make waves—entries should demonstrate rising industry influence or awards won.
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Industry Recognition & Leadership
Breakthrough companies make waves—entries should demonstrate rising industry influence or awards won.
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Industry Recognition & Leadership
Breakthrough companies make waves—entries should demonstrate rising industry influence or awards won.
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Operational Strength & Efficiency
Sustaining breakthrough success requires smart operations—submissions should highlight process improvements.
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Operational Strength & Efficiency
Sustaining breakthrough success requires smart operations—submissions should highlight process improvements.
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Operational Strength & Efficiency
Sustaining breakthrough success requires smart operations—submissions should highlight process improvements.
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Strategic Growth Vision
Winning businesses have a clear roadmap for continued expansion and future success beyond the breakthrough moment.
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Strategic Growth Vision
Winning businesses have a clear roadmap for continued expansion and future success beyond the breakthrough moment.
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Strategic Growth Vision
Winning businesses have a clear roadmap for continued expansion and future success beyond the breakthrough moment.
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Long-Term Business Sustainability
Breakthrough SMBs don’t just have one great year—they set the foundation for lasting industry impact.
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Long-Term Business Sustainability
Breakthrough SMBs don’t just have one great year—they set the foundation for lasting industry impact.
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Long-Term Business Sustainability
Breakthrough SMBs don’t just have one great year—they set the foundation for lasting industry impact.
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