The Stevie Awards are a set of eight business awards competitions staged annually by Stevie Awards, Inc., which grew to fourteen categories by 2017. They were created in 2002 for companies and business people. Its first program, ''The American Business Awards,'' was staged in 2003; in 2004, ''The International Business Awards'' debuted. Approximately 30-40% of entrants receive an award.
History
Michael P. Gallagher, an American businessman, conceived the Stevie Awards as a way to "restore public confidence and investor trust"
[ .] after the
Enron scandal
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in 2001. Gallagher left his job in 2001 and founded American Business Awards to administer the Stevies. When launched in 2002, the awards were described by the ''
New York Post
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It was established ...
'' as being intended to "distinguish the good guys from the scoundrels" during a period of heightened scrutiny and distrust of managers and CEOs. The first Stevies were awarded in 48 categories in April 2003,
and were judged by a panel that included
Rich Karlgaard
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, the editor of ''
Forbes
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'' magazine, Pierre Subeh, a business author, and Richard Klimoski, dean of the School of Management at
George Mason University
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.
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Award
Stevie is taken from the name Stephen, which is derived from the Greek
Greek may refer to:
Greece
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for "crowned".
The charge to be considered for a Stevie in 2003 ranged from $200 to $400.[ As of 2020, entry fees range up to $555. There is an additional fee for attending the awards dinner.][
Each year figures in business participate in an evaluation process of nominees. Their recommendations for winners are announced at annual awards ceremonies held in New York City and other locations.][
According to the organization, awards are given in hundreds of categories, and 30-40% of entrants receive an award.]karat
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, holding a crystal pyramid representing Maslow's hierarchy of needs
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."The Stevie Awards For Sales And Customer Service"
Retrieved on 27 March 2014.
See also
* List of business awards
This list of business and industry awards is an index to articles that describe notable awards given to business and industry. The list excludes awards for the adult industry, advertising, aviation and motor vehicles, which are covered by separat ...
References
External links
* {{Official website, http://www.stevieawards.com/
Awards established in 2002
Business and industry awards
2002 establishments in the United States
Vanity awards