With just two weeks to go until the Corporate Support Award 2025, the competition among top executives is intensifying. This award is determined by the total points that CEOs accumulate through Corporate Support voting methods, meaning that each vote comes directly from highly responsible decision-makers, often fellow CEOs, within partner organizations. As such, the Corporate Support Award carries exceptional weight: it not only reflects a CEO’s market influence but also demonstrates their ability to cultivate enduring, high-value relationships with key corporate stakeholders.

What Happens on June 20?

On June 20 at 17:00 GMT, our system will perform a snapshot of the current standings on the Corporate Support Award leaderboard to identify the winner. Voting will continue uninterrupted, but any votes received after 17:00 GMT will be applied toward the Corporate Support Award 2026. Exactly one hour after this snapshot, the winners will be officially announced.

CEO of the Year Implications

Securing a top-three position in the Corporate Support Award on June 20 brings a substantial boost to a CEO’s “CEO of the Year” candidacy. The additional points allocated are as follows:

These point boosts can significantly alter the ranking on the CEO of the Year leaderboard, offering a strategic advantage to those who demonstrate outstanding corporate partnerships and support.

Final Push: Why This Matters

For CEOs committed to reinforcing their leadership profile, the Corporate Support Award is more than just a trophy—it is evidence of peer recognition and the strength of one’s professional network. Investing time now to engage with partner organizations and encourage their votes can unlock both immediate acclaim and long-term influence.