In addition to celebrating exceptional company-wide achievements in business, Symbol Awards also recognize the individuals who make business excellence happen. As part of that mission, we are announcing that the nominations for the annual Symbol Powerlist of the Most Influential People in the Business are now open.

Nominations now open  

We invite you to nominate, and then vote for those you consider the most deserving people in business — the leaders, visionaries, and trend-setters who push boundaries and redefine standards in every aspect of business. 

For a more comprehensive view, we’re also asking your input to fine-tune their expertise in several categories — creative communication, customer excellence, employer branding, innovation, impact, and leadership.

2026 Powerlist timeline 

So, let’s take a look at the timeline.  

• The official nomination period takes place between March 9 and March 16.
• Voting will happen from March 17 to March 23 (with late nominations also being possible during that time). 
• The results will be announced in April.   

The power is in your hands  

The annual powerlist of the Most Influential People in Business recognizes the truly exceptional, whose achievements and capacity for innovation move organizations and businesses forward.    

So, if you know such outstanding individuals (including yourself), nominate them for their rightful spot among the rest of the symbols of business excellence.