To be eligible, applicants must:

Hold a C-level position (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.)

Lead a company with at least 50 employees and 3 years of operation

Demonstrate significant growth, innovation, and financial performance

Have a substantial presence in the North American market.

The winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation process by an independent panel of industry experts and thought leaders. They assess candidates based on their leadership, strategic vision, financial performance, and transformative impact on their industry.

Winning a CXO Award provides prestigious recognition, extensive media exposure, valuable networking opportunities, a competitive advantage, and potential financial benefits for the winner's company.

Check out our WINNER BENEFITS page for more information.

The application deadline for the 2025 Technology Most Innovative CXO Inc. Awards is December 12, 2025.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their nominations as early as possible.

Yes, companies headquartered outside of North America can apply, but they must have a significant presence and customer base in the North American market.

Yes, there is a non-refundable small application fee of $99 USD. This fee helps cover the costs of the extensive evaluation process.

If you have any other questions about the CXO Awards, please don't hesitate to contact the CXO Inc. team at awards@cxo.net.

We're here to help guide you through the application process.

The winners of the 2025 RiVirtual Real Estate CXO Awards will be announced in late December 2025.

“CXO” is a broad term used to represent senior executive leaders in an organization — such as CEO, COO, CIO, CMO, CHRO, CTO, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and other C-suite roles.

It is used as an umbrella term for leadership excellence, not tied to any single role or function.

No. Any organization can participate — even if you are not CXO-led — as long as the submission highlights leadership and organizational excellence.

Yes. The awards include categories for organizations as well as individual CXO leadership excellence.

Leaders may nominate themselves or be nominated by their organization.

CXO Individual Awards Application Link.

CXO Company Awards Application Link.

Yes. A company or leader may submit entries in multiple categories if they meet the criteria.

Each category requires a separate submission.

CXO Individual Awards Application Link.

CXO Company Awards Application Link.

Eligibility includes:

• Organizations of any size (startups to enterprises)

• Public, private, or non-profit companies

• CXOs or senior leaders submitting on behalf of their organization

• PR, marketing, or agency representatives acting with the company’s authorization

More information is available on our Eligibility Page.

Any industry can apply, including but not limited to:

• Technology & SaaS

• BFSI

• Retail & E-commerce

• Healthcare

• Manufacturing

• Energy

• Education

• Consulting & Services

As long as the organization demonstrates strong leadership, innovation, and measurable impact, it qualifies.

CXO Individual Awards Application Link.

CXO Company Awards Application Link.

Winners and selected finalists from the CXO Awards may be invited for editorial coverage in CXO Magazine, which is part of the broader CXO.net ecosystem.

In addition to editorial selections made by our team, winners may also request a dedicated feature, which will incur a nominal fee to cover editorial, design, and publishing costs.

To request a feature, visit: https://awards.cxo.net/contact

Yes. Any CXO or organization—whether or not they participate in the awards—can request to be featured in CXO Magazine which is part of the broader CXO.net ecosystem.

All requested features are part of our visibility and editorial packages and will incur a nominal fee.

To submit a feature request, please use our contact form here:

https://awards.cxo.net/contact