Nominate a Business of the Year

CenterState CEO's Business of the Year Awards celebrate companies and organizations that have achieved growth and gone above and beyond in the past year to distinguish themselves as leaders in the business community.

Thank you for your submissions!

The nomination period for the 2026 awards has closed.The deadline to apply was Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, 5 p.m.

Winners will be announced at CenterState CEO's Annual Meeting in April 2026. 
Join us as we recognize the success, impact and commitment to excellence of the finalists and winners.

For more information, contact Lisa Metot at 315-470-1870.

Deadline

 

Jan. 30, 2026

Award Categories

 

  1. Businesses with Fewer than 50 Employees
  2. Businesses with More than 50 Employees
  3. Nonprofit
  4. Community Involvement 
  5. Minority-owned business (in partnership with UMEA, the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance)
Eligibility


Membership in the CenterState CEO Network, which includes INSPYRE Innovation Hub clients and tenants, or membership in OUT Syracuse, is required for nomination in the Fewer than 50 Employees, More than 50 Employees, Community Involvement and Nonprofit categories.

Nominees in the Minority-owned Business category must be a UMEA member; UMEA Board Members are ineligible to be nominated.

Companies that have won within the last five award years (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021) cannot be recognized in the same category. Selection criteria and award consideration is not based on number of submissions.

Criteria

 

  • Company Growth & Achievements
  • Products & Services
  • Customer/Client Satisfaction
  • Financial Performance; Fiscal Stewardship/Fundraising
  • Innovation
  • Employer of Choice/Employee Satisfaction
  • Community Commitment, Impact & Leadership
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within your organization or community

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