Call for Entries: Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards 2022
| Apply Now to the 2022 Brands That Matter Awards! |
| Fast Company is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2nd annual Brands That Matter Awards. This program will showcase brands that are more than the products they sell or the services they provide, that have achieved relevance through cultural impact and social engagement, and whose branding authentically communicates their missions and ideals. Brands from around the world—from the largest multinational conglomerates to small-but-mighty family-owned companies—are encouraged to apply. Brands That Matter will recognize the overall best brands, as well as additional honorees on category-specific lists based on region, size, and status. Applications will be judged on relevancy, cultural impact, ingenuity, and business impact. |
| APPLY NOW |
| EARLY RATE DEADLINE: APRIL 1 Brand Exposure Be seen and evaluated by Fast Company editors and reporters Publicity Appear in the November issue of Fast Company and on fastcompany.com Recognition Speaking opportunities at Fast Company events and exclusive invitations to influencer-only events Exclusivity Gain entry into this bold community of creative thinkers and professionals |
While every application submitted must be considered for the Brands That Matter list, you may also choose to apply to any of these new categories for an additional fee, increasing your odds of being recognized by Fast Company. Multiple honorees will be named in each category
| AI and Data NEW |
| Tech in the artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning spaces highlighting and communicating brand purpose |
| Health and Wellness NEW |
| Brands in fitness, self-care, medicine, and pharmaceuticals that improve body and mind |
| Consumer (B2C) |
| Be honored in a special list that recognizes brands that provide products and services to consumers |
| Media NEW |
| Traditional and new media brands that articulate and demonstrate purpose in their branding |
| Current Events |
| Special recognition for brands that initiated a high-impact response to major news and significant events in 2021 such as pandemic effects, climate change, voting rights, and more |
| Not-for-Profit |
| Be honored in a special list that recognizes brands in the nonprofit, philanthropic, or NGO (nongovernmental organization) space |
| Education NEW |
| Brands demonstrating purpose and elevating the learning space |
| Public Service NEW |
| For brands whose messages raise public awareness or offer educational information for the betterment of society |
| Energy NEW |
| Brands in the power, fuel, and renewables ecosystem that demonstrate impact and purpose |
| Retail NEW |
| Brands showing purpose beyond the digital or physical storefront |
| Enterprise (B2B) |
| Be honored in a special list that recognizes brands that provide products and services to businesses |
| Security NEW |
| Brands that show purpose and differentiation as they help protect companies and consumers from digital warfare and privacy threats |
| Fashion NEW |
| Brands in the apparel, beauty, accessories, textiles and related businesses that show cultural impact and purpose |
| Sports NEW |
| Purpose-driven brands scoring in the world of professional and recreational sports |
| Finance NEW |
| Banking, fintech, and financial services whose brands that are about more than bottom line |
| Workplace NEW |
| Enterprise software, design, real estate, and related brands elevating engagement to the physical and virtual office |
| Food NEW |
| Agribusinesses, restaurants, consumer goods, and other brands serving up purpose and broad cultural relevance |
| APPLY NOW |
| EARLY RATE DEADLINE: APRIL 1 |
| Brands That Matter International |
| Brands based outside of the United States that have achieved relevance in their home markets through cultural impact and social engagement |
| Brands That Matter United States |
| Brands based in the United States that have achieved relevance in their home markets through cultural impact and social engagement |
| Small Businesses (Fewer Than 100 Employees) |
| Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have fewer than 100 employees |
| Midsize Businesses (100-999 Employees) |
| Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that has between 100-999 employees |
| Large Businesses (1000+ Employees) |
| Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have more than 1000 employees |
| On The Rise: 0-4 Years In Business |
| Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have been in business less than 4 years |
| Established Excellence: 5-14 Years In Business |
| Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have been in business between 5 and 14 years |
| Enduring Impact: 15+ Years In Business |
| Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have been in business more than 15 years |
| APPLY NOW |
| EARLY RATE DEADLINE: APRIL 1 |
