What Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards does

The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards is the regional Asia-Pacific arm of Stevie Awards, Inc., a privately held U.S. corporation headquartered at 10560 Main Street, #519, Fairfax, Virginia. The program operates an annual international business awards competition open to all organizations — for-profit and non-profit, public and private — across 29 Asia-Pacific markets. It evaluates 1,000+ nominations per cycle across 150+ award categories spanning apps, events, publications, videos, websites, achievement, AI Innovation, corporate communications, customer service, human resources, individual professionals, management, marketing, new products, podcast, social media, sustainability, technology, and thought leadership. The flagship 13th annual awards were held in April 2026 at The Venetian Macao with 250+ executives attending, and the 14th annual competition opened in October 2026.

The core technology is a web-based entry submission platform accessible via asia.stevieawards.com, supported by a shared submission account system at the-stevie-awards.com. The platform is available in 30+ languages and integrates with multiple payment processors (PayPal, Stripe, WePay, Heartland Payment Systems) for entry fees and ticket sales, plus a Shopify-based storefront for merchandise such as duplicate trophies and awards presentation recordings. Operations are reinforced by a 14+ country international representative network (Australia, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, MENA, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, Türkiye, UK, Vietnam, and Europe) providing local outreach and entry-preparation support.

The revenue model is primarily fee-based: per-entry fees (with early-bird, primary, and final/late tiers), banquet ticket sales (individual $595-$645; tables of 10 $5,850-$6,350; sponsored tables $7,500), corporate sponsorships across the nine Stevie Awards programs, full-page program book advertising at $495 per page (distributed to 250+ attendees and 10,000+ PDF readers), and merchandise via the Shopify store. Customer segments span global enterprises (IBM, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Sony, DHL, Huawei, SAP, Samsung), regional conglomerates (Ayala, Telkom Indonesia, Meralco, SM Supermalls), and small-to-medium organizations across APAC, all judged on equal footing. Go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging PR Newswire distribution, weekly/monthly newsletters, social media (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and the international representative network to drive nominations and sponsorships.

Name

Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

Legal name

Stevie Awards, Inc.

Website

https://asia.stevieawards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards is an annual international business awards competition recognizing innovation across 29 APAC markets. It evaluates 1,000+ nominations annually across 150+ categories, monetizing through entry fees, banquet tickets, sponsorships, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Awards & Recognition Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Awards Ceremonies & Recognition Events (MPAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Business awards programs
• Innovation recognition awards
• Corporate awards competition
• International business awards
• Marketing recognition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Entry Fees: Organizations pay entry fees to submit nominations for Stevie Awards across various categories. Entry fees are refundable until stated deadlines and non-refundable thereafter. Early-bird pricing available before the early-bird deadline, with regular pricing after.
2. Event Tickets: Revenue from tickets to the annual awards banquet. Individual tickets priced at USD $595-645 and tables for 10 at USD $5,850-6,350. Ticket sales end 3 business days before the event.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and other Stevie Awards programs. Sponsorship fees vary based on negotiated terms and level of visibility. Sponsored tables for 10 at USD $7,500 include branding, red-carpet signage, and program advertising.
4. Program Book Advertising: Full-page advertisements in the awards dinner program book distributed to 250+ attendees and 10,000+ PDF download readers. Cost: USD $495 per full-page ad.
5. Merchandise: Sale of duplicate awards and awards presentation recordings. Delivery terms for merchandise are 6-8 weeks from order date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards operates the annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards competition for organizations across 29 Asia-Pacific markets, offering 150+ award categories covering innovation, AI, technology, marketing, sustainability, HR, and other business disciplines. Supporting paid offerings include the annual Awards Banquet held at venues such as The Venetian Macao, corporate sponsorship packages, the People's Choice Stevie Awards public voting component, and a Shopify-based merchandise store selling duplicate awards and presentation recordings.

Product overview

The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards is a single, flagship annual awards competition (not a modular platform) that recognizes innovation by organizations across 29 Asia-Pacific markets. The core offering is the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards Competition itself, which offers 150+ award categories spanning achievement, AI innovation, apps, corporate communications, customer service, events, human resources, management, marketing, new products, social media, sustainability, technology, and thought leadership. The competition is supported by the Stevie Awards Entry Submission System (an online platform for nominations), the People's Choice Stevie Awards (public voting component), the Stevie Awards Update Newsletter (weekly and monthly email updates), the Awards Banquet (annual in-person gala), and the Stevie Awards Store (Shopify-based merchandise shop). Sponsorship programs extend across all nine Stevie Awards competitions worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stevie Awards: The parent awards brand encompassing nine international awards programs including the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, International Business Awards, American Business Awards, and others.

Products and services

• Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards Competition Annual international awards competition for organizations across 29 Asia-Pacific markets, offering 150+ award categories spanning achievement, AI innovation, apps, corporate communications, customer service, events, human resources, management, marketing, new products, social media, sustainability, technology, and thought leadership. Nominators pay entry fees (early-bird, regular, or final deadline tiers) and winners receive Gold Stevie Award trophies and Silver/Bronze medals.
• Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards Banquet Annual in-person gala awards ceremony recognizing Stevie Award winners, held at venues such as The Venetian Macao. Includes acceptance speeches, professional photography, and networking for 250+ executives. Individual tickets priced at USD $595-645; tables for 10 at USD $5,850-6,350; sponsored tables at USD $7,500 with premium branding.
• People's Choice Stevie Awards Public voting component allowing stakeholders and the public to vote for their favorite organizations among the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards winners. Voting opens March 26 and closes April 30 annually.
• Stevie Awards Store Shopify-based online store selling merchandise including duplicate Stevie Award trophies and awards-presentation recording DVDs/branded items. Delivery terms are 6-8 weeks from order date; merchandise is non-refundable.
• Corporate Sponsorship Programs Corporate sponsorship packages across all nine Stevie Awards programs (Asia-Pacific, International Business, Sales & Customer Service, Great Employers, Technology Excellence, Women in Business, American Business, MENA, and German). Sponsorship levels include sponsored banquet tables at USD $7,500 with corporate branding, red-carpet signage, interviews, and a full-page program book advertisement distributed to 250+ attendees and 10,000+ PDF readers.
• Awards Program Book Advertisement Full-page printed advertisement placement in the awards dinner program book at USD $495 per page. The program book is distributed to 250+ in-person attendees at the annual banquet and reaches 10,000+ PDF download readers over the following year.

Named customers26 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PR NewswirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPR distribution partner for Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards press releases and winners announcements. Press releases distributed through PR Newswire including winners announcements, Grand Stevie winners, and People's Choice awards.
• The Venetian MacaominorOthersVenue partner for the annual awards banquet. The 2026 awards banquet held at The Venetian Macao, Florence Ballroom, Estrada da Baia de N. Senhora da Esperanca, Cotai, Macao, China.
• Other Stevie Awards ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards is part of nine Stevie Awards programs including The International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, The Stevie Awards for Great Employers, The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, The American Business Awards, The Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, and The German Stevie Awards. The sponsorship prospectus covers all nine programs.
• International Representatives NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentatives in Australia (Lauren Clemett/The Audacious Agency), India (Dr. Ragini Pathak/Looking Beyond), Japan (Issei Matsui/P&A LLC), Korea (Mr. Bae Seog Bong), Malaysia (Stella Wong/Brand Soul Malaysia), MENA (May Hassan), New Zealand, Philippines (Sara Alvarez/Plan A Ventures), Taiwan (Cindy Chou/OneShot), Türkiye (Mr. Cagatay Kayabas/Business Awards Consulting), UK (Hugh Brown/Monbro Ltd), Vietnam (P&Q Media Corp), and Europe (Marc-Oliver Link). They answer questions and help prepare/submit entries from organizations in their regions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asian Academy Creative Awards: Annual APAC-wide recognition program with a gala ceremony, submission-based entries, and category-driven judging; directly comparable as a regional excellence awards platform headquartered outside APAC.
• The International Business Awards: Sibling program under Stevie Awards, Inc. with the same entry-fee/sponsorship/trophy business model, but broader global geographic scope; directly comparable in monetization mechanics and customer base.
• Campaign Asia Awards: Regional APAC marketing/media awards program with annual gala and submission-based revenue model; directly comparable as an APAC-focused recognition platform for brands and agencies.
• American Business Awards: Stevie Awards, Inc.'s U.S. flagship program sharing the same judging platform, trophy, and revenue stack; the closest U.S. analog to the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards' product structure.
• The Webby Awards: Iconic annual digital/internet excellence awards operated by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences; directly comparable in recognizing organizational achievement on an international platform with tiered Gold/Silver/Bronze structure.
• The Stevie Awards for Great Employers: Discipline-specific Stevie program (HR/employer branding) using the same submission platform and trophy framework; comparable as a focused-vertical sister program.
• Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Discipline-specific Stevie program with identical entry-fee, judging, and gala-trophy model; directly comparable revenue mechanics targeting a different functional buyer.
• PRWeek Awards Asia: Annual APAC PR and communications awards program operated by a Haymarket media brand; competes for the same corporate communications and PR buyer budgets as one of the Stevie category clusters.

Broad incumbents

• Effie Awards: Globally recognized marketing-effectiveness awards with national programs across APAC markets (Effie India, Effie China, etc.); competes for the same corporate marketing-budget dollars and brand-recognition value.
• Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity: The premier global marketing and creative awards platform with an annual in-person festival; competes for APAC brand-marketing budgets at the high end and operates as a benchmark for international prestige.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AsiaStevies
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheStevies
• Facebookfacebook.com/AsiaStevies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asia-pacific-stevie-awards
• Instagraminstagram.com/thestevieawards/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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