New Jersey Business Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Awards for Excellence competition, powered by NJBIA, which recognizes outstanding businesses and their leaders who have improved New Jersey’s economic climate and quality of life.

Awards will be given for Executive of the Year, Outstanding Employer, Community Service and Excellence in Disability Inclusion.

Winners will be chosen for the following categories: small businesses (1-25 employees), medium businesses (26-100 employees), and large businesses (101 or more employees).

“We are excited to present the 2026 AFE Awards, which continue to grow in scope and quality of candidates every year,” said New Jersey Business Magazine Publisher Lisa Criscuolo.

“It is one of the true highlights of the year when we can honor our valued NJBIA members for what they do for their employees, communities and New Jersey’s economy. We look forward to seeing the submissions!”

Winners will be given prominent recognition in the award-winning New Jersey Business Magazine, the Garden State’s longest-standing business publication, and its daily newsletter, New Jersey Business Today.

A news release announcing all Awards for Excellence winners will also be sent to media statewide.

Nominations and requested documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m., July 7, 2026.

More information about the judging criteria for each award, as well as all contest rules, can be found on New Jersey Business Magazine’s website here.

For questions, please contact Lisa Criscuolo here.

To see the winners of the 2025 Awards for Excellence, click here.