Submitt your nomination to take part in the Competition. For that, click Enter the Competition and fill in all required fields in the online application. Once your application is completed, click the button Submit.

To better describe your achievements, you are encouraged to refer, among other things, to your business reputation, successful management strategy, contributions to your company and company's industry, obtained patents and licenses, employer reputation, customer satisfaction, awards and recognitions received, etc.

In addition, your company can be nominated for the Enterprise of the Year title. To nominate a company, please check the appropriate box in the application form and provide a brief description of the company, its main business activities, its mission statement, and historical highlights and milestones. Describe its recent achievements, and upload thematic photographs.

Please note that once you have started the online application, you will not be able to save it and return later. Prepare your answers beforehand.

When filling out the application form, you may attach any materials, photographs, certificates, etc., which, in your opinion, can help to win the Competition. If you don't have them at hand, you can email these materials later to competition@achievementscenter.com.

Although nomination submission is on a regular basis, we strongly encourage you to submit your application to the Competition at the earliest. Your earliest submission maximizes the visibility of your business success and promotes your victory in the Competition for your own publicity, etc., for a longer time period.

All submitted nominations undergo an initial screening process by the IARC Review Committee, and only those who have met all criteria are selected for the Open International Competition. Nominations are evaluated on a rolling basis, and if your application is accepted, we will notify you via email of your status.

Only shortlisted entrants will be contacted by IARC. Due to the high number of submissions, we will only contact those who have been shortlisted and not contact unsuccessful nominations.

Participation in the Competition is free of charge to enter. The registration fee is only applicable if your application has successfully passed the prejudging phase. Once your application is approved, you will receive via email a confirmation along with an invoice to make your payment. The second and third stages of the competitive process for your candidacy will begin only after your registration fee has been paid. The payment is non-refundable.

The nominees can pay the registration fee or be sponsored by their organization or funding agency.

The registration fee covers expenses for:
• Creation, editing, design, and publication of the Winner's personal web page on the official website of the International Achievements Research Center;
• Registration of a Certificate of Recognition and sending it to the Winner;
• Production of the Emblem of the Winner in two formats and sending it to the Winner;
• Dissemination of information about the Winner on the official resources of the International Achievements Research Center (website and official pages on social network (Facebook);
• Website maintenance and support;
• Ensuring the work of the IARC Selection Committee, IARC Review Committee, international experts, and IARC Judging Committee;
• Promotion of information about the Competition and the winners on the Internet.

The Competition’s nominees represent active contributors to advancing and promoting the cause of innovation and science development in the world. A percentage of every nomination fee is a contribution used to help tell the broader story of innovation and professional achievements and fund programs and conferences dedicated to science, technology, and education.

Once your application has been approved by the IARC Review Committee and your invoice is paid, your nomination will be included in the register of confirmed nominations. All nominations that have passed those stages are reviewed by the experts. Here, the nominations will be judged on the following criteria, including but not limited to:
• Outstanding enterprise and entrepreneurial flair;
• Exceptional vision and leadership;
• Creativity and innovation;
• Brand recognition;
• Consistent growth.

Finally, the nominations that have passed all selecting stages are sent to the Judging Committee, which makes decisions regarding the finalist candidatures. The Judging Committee’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into concerning their decisions.

If your candidacy is determined to be a Winner, in recognition of your leadership and outstanding professional achievements you will be awarded the prestigious Certificate of Recognition! The Certificate of Recognition confirms your status as a Winner of the “Business Leader of the Year” Open International Competition.

What makes the Certificate of Recognition exclusive, is that your Certificate will contain a QR code with a link to your personal Competition Profile published on the International Achievements Research Center official website. Anyone interested can easily find your personal Competition web page and learn more about you, your achievements and your win in the “Business Leader of the Year” Open International Competition.

The Certificate of Recognition is of great distinction to the Winner and highlights the strong value of an unbiased third-party endorsement. You are encouraged to use the Certificate of Recognition which confirms your win in the “Business Leader of the Year” Open International Competition on your own publicity, etc.

The Certificate of Recognition will be sent to you via e-mail with the ability to be printed and displayed. You also have the options to order sending the Certificate to your address by ordinary mail, or to be personally awarded with Certificate of Recognition at the Gala Awards Ceremony. This solemn ceremony is held as part of the International Achievements Forum, that takes place in Ottawa (ON, Canada), Chicago (IL, USA), and other major cities of the world (in both cases extra fee is required).

* Given the COVID19 pandemic and, as a consequence, the various constraints, as well as the government's restrictions on large gatherings, the International Achievements Forum and Gala Awards Ceremony are temporarily not being held until further notice.

Also, you will obtain the right to use the Emblem "Business Leader of the Year Winner" to promote your win.

The Emblem amplifies society awareness and communicates that a businessman or a businesswoman has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Recognition for leadership and outstanding professional achievements. It promotes your accomplishments, increases its value, confirms its importance and significance to prospective investors, partners and business decision makers, and highlights your international recognition. The emblem enables the Winner to stand out prominently, separating from the competitors.

You can use the Emblem "Business Leader of the Year Winner" on your own publicity, print this Emblem on your business cards and booklets, place it on your website and your official pages in social networks, display it in your office, and in many other ways.

If you use the Emblem "Business Leader of the Year Winner" to signify one or more your wins in the Open International Competitions, you agree to use them AS IS. You agree to not alter them in any way, other than to resize them. The Emblem may be used for promotional purposes only. It may not be used to produce keepsakes, mementos or mock awards.