Fairfax, Va. – The Stevie® Awards has officially unveiled the global winners of the 22nd Annual International Business Awards® (IBA), the world’s premier program recognizing achievements across all areas of business. This year’s competition attracted more than 3,800 nominations from organizations representing 78 countries and territories, underlining its position as the most comprehensive international recognition platform for corporate excellence.
Winners were determined by a distinguished panel of over 250 professionals worldwide, working across nine specialized juries. Their expertise ensured that the awards celebrated the finest examples of leadership, innovation, and impact in today’s global business landscape.
Among the standout honorees, Turkish organizations HALKBANK and pladis each secured an extraordinary 21 trophies, earning the top positions for the 2025 edition. Pladis led the Gold tally with 11 awards, followed closely by HALKBANK with 10, underscoring the strength of Turkish enterprises on the world stage. Other notable Gold winners include Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd. with nine awards, CarrefourSA with seven, Lounge Group with seven, and PJ Lhuillier Inc. with seven.
Additional distinguished winners came from across the globe, with companies such as Tata Consultancy Services, Mang Inasal Philippines, Abu Dhabi Customs, and ExtendMax Vietnam Company Limited each securing multiple honors. Their recognition highlights the depth and diversity of achievement across industries ranging from technology and finance to retail and hospitality.
“This year’s winners reflect not only excellence in their respective fields but also resilience and creativity in navigating the complexities of today’s business environment,” noted the Stevie Awards committee. The awards continue to honor innovation, leadership, and transformative impact across categories such as management, marketing, customer service, human resources, product development, and technology.
The 2025 IBA winners will be celebrated during a gala event at the prestigious Corinthia Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 10. Tickets for the ceremony are already available, with business leaders from around the world expected to attend this exclusive gathering.
Looking ahead, nominations for the 2026 International Business Awards® will open in February, continuing the tradition of spotlighting organizations that set new benchmarks in excellence and global competitiveness.
The Stevie Awards, which present more than 12,000 entries annually across nine distinct programs, remain a symbol of international recognition, honoring the organizations and individuals that drive progress, innovation, and exceptional performance worldwide.
