Nominations open · Awards Night 27 Sep 2027 · Aerocity

Curated by CXOs. Decided by CXOs. Earned by CXOs.

Titles tell you who they are. Business Excellence tells you what they achieved.

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Key dates

Four milestones to Awards Night

  1. 01 Live

    Nominations open

    Open now

    Peer, organisation and self-nominations are being accepted across all 30 categories.

  2. 02

    Nominations close

    31 July 2027

    Last date to submit a complete nomination with its Executive Evidence Dossier and fee.

  3. 03

    Shortlist announced

    21 August 2027

    After eligibility review and independent jury scoring, up to 3 finalists per category are announced.

  4. 04

    Awards Night

    27 September 2027

    Awards Night & Business Excellence Summit — a 5-star luxury hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi. Venue to be announced.

5

Functions

30

Awards

1

Winner per category

16–20

CXO jurors

0

Winners if the bar isn't met

Our pillars

Peer · Proof · Impact · Prestige

Peer

Recognised by people who understand the job.

Proof

Backed by evidence, not adjectives.

Impact

Measurable business contribution.

Prestige

Limited winners. One per category.

The process

Five stages. No shortcuts.

  1. 1

    Open Nominations

  2. 2

    Eligibility & Evidence Review

  3. 3

    Independent Jury Scoring

  4. 4

    CXO Jury Conversation

  5. 5

    Grand Jury Validation

See how we choose

Save the date

Awards Night & Business Excellence Summit

27 September 2027 · A 5-star luxury hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi · Venue to be announced.

The jury

Business Excellence CXO Council

The Council will be announced soon.

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Why nominate

Recognition that's earned, never bought

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