Judging of The 2026 American Business Awards® is being performed by more than 250 members of 6 specialized committees. Their average scores determine the winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Awards. We thank them for their time, support, and insights.

AI, Technology, & Sustainability Awards Judging Committee
Chair: Srikanth A, Vice President, Vice-President - Healthcare and Emerging Vertical
Exafluence, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, United States

Company/Organization & Achievement Awards Judging Committee
To Be Announced

Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, & Public Relations Awards Judging Committee
Chair: Mary DiMaggio-Finley, President & CEO
Legato Communications Etc., Inc., Columbia, Maryland, United States

Customer Service Awards Judging Committee
To Be Announced

Entrepreneur & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee
Chair: Stella H. Kim, SPHR, Chief Executive Officer and President
HRCap, Inc. - Global HR Intelligence Partner, Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States

Management, Human Resources & Support Awards Judging Committee
Chair: Mark Spool, Ph.D., President,
Management Development Solutions, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Marketing & Event Awards Judging Committee
Chair: C. Paschal Eze, Director of Community Engagement
City of Westland, Westland, Michigan, United States

Media (Website, Apps, Video, Publications, Social Media & Podcast) & Creative Awards Judging Committee
Chair: Izane Cloete-Hamilton (CPP APMP), COO and Chief Inspiration Officer
nFold (Pty) Ltd, Three Rivers, Vereeniging, South Africa

New Product & Product Management Awards Judging Committee
Chair: Vivian Gomes, Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer
SHNORH, San Francisco, California, United States