Who Inspires your Leadership? Nominate a Mentor, Protégé, or Yourself
PBN’s C-Suite Awards program recognizes top C-level executives from public, private and nonprofit companies who are innovators, trailblazers, role models and leaders in the community. Past winners include prominent C-Level Executives recognized for their outstanding achievements in business.
Categories Include – Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer; Chief Marketing Officer, Chief HR/People Officer and Chief Legal Officer. An overall C-Suite Career Achiever and C-Suite Rising Star will also be recognized
Honorees will be celebrated for their invaluable contributions to their organizations at an awards dinner on Thursday, April 16. The winners will be profiled in a special section April 24, 2026, edition. View 2025 Event Photos and the 2025 C-Suite Special Section.
Apply today and recognizing an exceptional C-Suite Executives!
C-Suite Application
Preview Application/Nomination Form
C-Suite Rising Star Application
Preview Application/Nomination Form
C-Suite Career Achiever Application
Preview Application/Nomination Form
It is strongly encouraged that qualifying honorees accept their award in person at the awards dinner on April 16, please consider this when submitting your nomination.
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