FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
About The Stevie Awards
What are the Stevie Awards
How many different Stevie Awards competitions are there?
What are the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards?
Who are the organizers and sponsors?
How long have the Stevie Awards been in existence?
What are the categories for the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards?
What will winners receive?
Where can I find a list of past winners?
Benefits of Participation
What are the benefits of submitting entries?
What sort of publicity can Stevie Award winners expect to receive?
Submitting Entries
Who can be nominated in the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards?
Who can submit entries for consideration?
Does a company have to be publicly held to be able to submit entries?
May government agencies and non-profit organizations submit entries?
When is the entry deadline?
Are there entry fees?
Are there any fees associated with being a Stevie Award entrant outside of entry fees?
Where can I see examples of entries that other companies have submitted?
Are entry forms kept confidential?
In which languages will entries be accepted?
Judging
Who are the judges?
How can I apply to be a judge?
Awards Ceremony
Will the awards ceremony be broadcast?
When will the awards ceremony take place?
What will it cost to attend the awards ceremony?
Are Stevie winners required to attend the awards ceremony?
Awards
How will the Stevie Award winners be determined?
When will Stevie Award winners be announced?
What will Stevie Award winners receive?
Will Stevie Award winners be able to purchase duplicate awards?
Q: What are the Stevie Awards?
A: The Stevie Awards are the world's premier business awards. The mission of the Stevie Awards is to recognize achievements in the workplace worldwide.
Q: How many different Stevie Awards competitions are there?
A: The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are one of nine Stevie Awards competitions. The others are The International Business Awards®, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.
The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are open to all organizations in the 29 markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
The International Business Awards are open to all organizations worldwide.
The German Stevie Awards are open to all organizations operating in the six European nations in which German is an official language.
The Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards recognize innovation in the workplace in 18 nations in the MENA region.
The American Business Awards are open to American organizations and foreign companies with operations in the U.S.A.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are open to all women executives and entrepreneurs, and the organizations they run, worldwide.
The Stevie Awards for Great Employers are open to all organization worldwide.
The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are open to all organizations worldwide.
The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence are open to all organizations worldwide.
Q: What are the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards?
A: Established in 2013, the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are open to all organizations and individuals in the 29 markets in the Asia-Pacific. All enterprises in the region may submit entries.
Q: Who are the sponsors?
A: The organizers are the Stevie Awards organization in suburban Washington, D.C., U.S.A. The sponsors include leading business-to-business publishers and marketers. Click here to learn about our sponsors and partners.
Q: How long have the Stevie Awards been in existence?
A: The Stevie Awards were founded in 2002.
Q: What are the categories for the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards?
A: There are scores of categories to recognize innovative achievement in every facet of the workplace, from the executive suite to the production line. For a list of categories, click here.
Q: What will winners receive?
A: Grand Stevie Award winners will receive a Grand Stevie Award trophy and the exclusive use of a special Grand Stevie Award winner logo. Gold Stevie Award winners will receive a Gold Stevie Award trophy and the exclusive use of a special Gold Stevie Award winner logo. Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners will receive Silver or Bronze Stevie Award medals, the exclusive use of special Silver or Bronze Stevie Award winner logos, and the option to purchase their Silver or Bronze Stevie Award trophies. To learn more about the Stevie Award trophy, click here.
Q: Where can I find a list of past honorees?
A: Stevie Award winners in the 2024 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards can be found here.
Q: What are the benefits of submitting entries?
A: Participating in the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards is a cost-effective way to honor and reward your valued employees. Just by nominating them you reward them. Click here to learn more about the value of winning corporate awards.
The benefits of becoming a Stevie Award winner will also be significant. Winners can expect to receive a tremendous amount of publicity. The brand-building or brand-burnishing benefits of winning a Stevie Award can be significant.
Q: What sort of publicity can International Stevie Award winners expect to receive?
A: The awards ceremony will be internationally broadcast, so Stevie winners will receive international exposure just from the broadcast. The Awards' public relations agency will also work to generate international, regional, and local exposure for honorees.
Q: Who can be nominated in the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards?
A: All organizations and individuals in the 29 markets in the Asia-Pacific region are eligible to submit entries. These markets include:
Australia
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Burma
Cambodia
China (PRC, including Hong Kong)
East Timor
Fiji
India
Indonesia
Japan
Laos
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
New Zealand
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Samoa
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Tonga
Vietnam
Q: Who can submit entries for consideration?
A: Any person, group, or organizations can submit entries.
Q: Does a company have to be publicly held to be able to submit entries?
A: No, any eligible organization or individual can submit entries.
Q: May government agencies and non-profit organizations submit entries?
A: Yes they may. There are also several categories specifically for government and non-profit organizations.
Q: When is the entry deadline?
A: There are three deadlines for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards:
- November 19 2024: Early-bird entry deadline
- January 17 2025: Entry deadline
- February 19 2025: Last day for the submission of late entries
Q: Are there entry fees?
A: Yes, there are entry fees. For a list of the entry fees, click here.
Because the Stevie Awards is an independent organization, we are funded almost exclusively by entry fees and sponsorships.
Q: Are there any fees associated with being a Stevie Award entrant outside of entry fees?
A: No, after paying entry fees, there are no further requirements for winners. All winners have access to winner logos, press release templates, and more. Paying for shipping for your Stevie Awards and attending the ceremony are optional.
Q: Where can I see examples of entries that other companies have submitted?
A: Click here to read the Gold Stevie Award-winning entries from the 2024 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards.
Q: Are entry forms kept confidential?
A: Yes. The organizers ensure that only authorized judges will review entries, and that information about nominees is not released to anyone else without prior approval.
Q: In which languages will entries be accepted?
A: Nominations will be accepted in the English language only.
Q: Who are the judges?
A: More than 100 executives throughout the region will participate in the judging process. If you would like to apply to be a judge, click here. You will be able to participate at your convenience online.
Q: How can I apply to become a judge?
A: To complete the application to participate in the judging, click here.
Q: Will the awards ceremony be broadcast?
A: Yes, there will be a live worldwide internet broadcast of the ceremony.
Q: When will the awards ceremony take place?
A: The awards banquet will take place in the region in late May. The date and setting will be announced soon.
Q: What will it cost to attend the awards ceremony?
A: The price of a ticket for the awards banquet will be announced later.
Q: Are Stevie winners required to attend the awards ceremony?
A: No, attending the ceremony is optional, but is a great opportunity to accept your awards on stage in front of business peers and the Stevie Awards Livestream audience, take photos on the red carpet, and give an acceptance speech that is filmed by professional videographers.
Q: How will the Stevie Award winners be determined?
A: See this page for a description of the awards process.
Q: When will Stevie Award winners be announced?
A: Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners will be announced on April 2. Winners will be celebrated during an awards banquet in the region in late May.
Q: What will Stevie Award winners receive?
A: Grand Stevie Award winners will automatically receive one Grand Stevie Award trophy. Gold Stevie Award winners will automatically receive one Gold Stevie Award trophy. Silver and Bronze Stevie winners will automatically receive one silver or bronze medal, and will have the option (but not the requirement) to purchase a Silver or Bronze Stevie Award trophy.
Winners who attend the optional awards ceremony will receive all of their awards there. Winners who are unable to attend have the option to pay a shipping fee to receive their award(s) at their home or office.
All trophy and medal orders are verified by the Stevie Awards to ensure that only winning organizations are purchasing awards.
Winners are not required to attend the award ceremony or receive their trophy in order to retain their status as a Stevie winner.
Q: Will Stevie Award winners be able to purchase duplicate awards?
A: Yes. Gold Stevie winners will receive a Gold Stevie trophy if they attend the award ceremony or pay the shipping fee, and will have the opportunity to purchase duplicate trophies. Silver and Bronze Stevie winners will receive a Silver or Bronze medal, and will have the option to purchase a Silver or Bronze Stevie trophy in the Stevie Awards store - and/or additional medals. All honorees will also have the option to purchase commemorative wall plaques, certificates, lapel pins, and more.
All trophy and medal orders are verified by the Stevie Awards to ensure that only winning organizations can purchase awards. A wide range of duplicate awards and other commemorative items are available for purchase at https://StevieAwards.MyShopify.com.