2026 Vistage Member Excellence Awards

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Incredible journeys. Inspirational triumphs.

The Vistage Member Excellence Awards celebrate standout CE and SB members in four categories.

IMPACT

1-3 YEAR TENURE

Recognize the remarkable achievement of a new member.

LEADERSHIP

3+ YEAR TENURE

Celebrate a member’s enduring excellence in leadership.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

10+ YEAR TENURE

Nominate a veteran member who has moved mountains.

LEGACY

ALL TENURE ELIGIBLE

Applaud the successes of a member leaving behind a legacy within the past 2 years.

Vistage Member Excellence Awards provide acknowledgement and honor members for their success on their leadership journey. It is a chance for their groups and the community to provide kudos for their contributions. They also provide inspiration for members to double down on their own Vistage experience.

Jed Daly

Vistage Chair
I think great members deserve recognition… it avails great opportunities for my members.

Brian Davis

Vistage Chair
Trust the process. Pick your nominees, submit them with the needed information, and let the magic happen. You won’t regret it.

Bob Moore

Vistage Best Practice Chair

Guidebook

Everything you need to know about the Vistage Member Excellence Awards, including category descriptions, nomination examples, FAQs and more.

Past Winners

Get inspired by powerful stories and insights from award-winning Vistage members.

Celebrating the Vistage Community

Submit Your Nomination Below

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Nominees must be current CE or SB members in good standing with Vistage, who actively engaged in group meetings, 1:1s and other parts of the Vistage platform. Please be as thorough as possible in completing the fields below to ensure a competitive nomination. Include data points, specific achievements, and anecdotes that demonstrate the excellence of your nominee. Members and Chairs: Consider collaborating with each other and members within the group, including the member(s) you are nominating.
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IMPACT Q Describe how the nominee has developed personally and professionally. What have they achieved in their time as a Vistage member?*
Be specific: What challenges has the nominee overcome? What mountains have they climbed? What impact have they made on their company and community, and what successes can be attributed to their leadership? Bullet points accepted.
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Describe how the nominee has exemplified world-class leadership. How have they developed and what have they achieved in their time as a Vistage member?*
Be specific: What impact has the nominee had? How has the nominee created positive change in their business, family and/or community? What mountains have they climbed in pursuit of success? Bullet points accepted.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT How has this nominee demonstrated an ongoing commitment to learning and development?*
Be specific: Share some of the triumphs this nominee has achieved on their leadership climb.
LEADERSHIP Q Describe this nominee's achievements. How have they made an impact as a leader?*
Be specific: What challenges has the nominee overcome in their time as a Vistage member? What successes can be attributed to their leadership? Bullet points accepted.
LEGACY AWARD Describe this nominee’s journey to a successful business exit.*
Be specific: How has the nominee created positive change throughout their leadership climb? What impact has the nominee had in the exit/exit planning? Bullet points accepted.
How has this member leveraged the Vistage platform to support their success?*
Be specific: For example, have they processed a high-impact business issue, applied insights from a speaker that measurably benefited their company, or leveraged development programs? How have they contributed to their Vistage group, and how has the group, in turn, supported their growth?
Please share a few specific examples and data points demonstrating nominee's accomplishment(s). Please also use this space to elaborate further on the info shared above, if needed.*

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Important info:

Nominees must be current CE or SB members in good standing with Vistage, who actively participate in the community via group meetings and 1:1s, and demonstrate engagement by leveraging the Vistage platform.
Legacy nominees may be past CE or SB members, but they must have achieved this milestone within the past two years and still be present to witness the fruits of their labor.
Chairs and members are encouraged to nominate.
Nominate as many members as you’d like, but please do not submit duplicate nominations in the same category.
Winner selection process and criteria are determined by a market’s Vistage Chair group (VCG). One winner will be selected per category, per market.
Prior years’ winners may be nominated again if the nomination reflects a new accomplishment.