The following Hartford Business Journal award nominations are currently open.
Please scroll down the page to find the HBJ Awards Event that you are interested in and click on the appropriate link to submit a nomination or to visit the awards page.
Want to learn more about all of our HBJ Award and Forum Events? Visit our HBJ Events page for nominations and tickets to our latest event!
For nomination and event questions contact our Events Manager, Katie Pelletier
Interested in sponsoring one of our events? Contact our HBJ sales team to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!
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The 40 Under Forty Awards, presented by Hoffman Auto Group and PeoplesBank, recognize outstanding young professionals throughout Connecticut that are excelling in their industries. These awards recognize Leadership, Entrepreneur-ism, and Community in their recipients. The honorees of these awards are driven by success, motivated by challenges, are actively involved in the community, and are role models for their peers. Honorees will be recognized in a special section of our August 10 publication, in print and online, and celebrated at a well attended awards dinner on September 17, 2026.
To learn more about nomination criteria, the event and view previous honorees, please visit our 2026 40 Under Forty Awards Event Page
Ready to submit a nomination? Click on the link below!
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Honoring Innovation, Leadership, and Community Impact Across Connecticut
This new event, presented by Beacon Bank, celebrates Connecticut’s most exceptional businesses, recognizing their achievements, innovation, and meaningful contributions to the state’s economy and communities. Honoring both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, family businesses, and women- owned enterprises, the evening will showcase the strength and resilience of companies of all sizes and sectors. Honorees will be recognized in our August 24 publication, in print and online, and will be celebrated at an awards dinner on September 30, 2026.
To learn more about nomination criteria or the event, please visit our 2026 Connecticut Business Excellence Awards Event Page
Ready to submit a nomination? Click on the link below!
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The Health Care Heroes Awards are statewide awards that identify outstanding leaders in the healthcare industry who are the epitome of a “hero.” Whether they are companies, doctors, nurses, specialists, managers and beyond. A variety of categories are available for nomination. If the specific category does not appear for your nominee, please select the closest one.
Honorees profiles will be recognized in our September 21 publication, online and in print and will be celebrated at an awards event on November 12, 2026.
To learn more about nomination criteria, the event, or to view previous honorees, please visit our 2026 Health Care Heroes Awards Event Page
Ready to submit a nomination? Click on the link below!
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These awards honor the top-performing C-suite level executives in the state of Connecticut who work in the for-profit, non-profit, and governmental sectors. Executives in five categories who have contributed to their company’s or organization’s overall growth and have shown commitment to good ethics, reporting, and involvement in the community will be recognized. If you do not see your nominees title, please select the closest category for nomination submission.
Honorees will be featured in our October 19 publication, in print and online, and will be celebrated at an awards event on November 19, 2026!
To learn more about nomination criteria, the event, or to view previous honorees, please visit our 2026 C-Suite Awards Event Page
Ready to submit a nomination? Click on the link below!
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Some companies just get it right!
The Best Places To Work Awards in Connecticut honor companies statewide who rank highest in employee satisfaction as determined by a survey administered nationally by Workforce Research Group. The program is built to identify employers throughout Connecticut who are doing things right and creating cultures that make employees proud to be a part of them. Valuable feedback from your team can be used in a myriad of ways to help foster and improve the atmosphere and culture at your workplace. Honorees will be featured in a special section of our publication, in print and online, and will be celebrated at an awards event on March 18, 2027!
To learn more about nomination criteria, the event, or to view previous honorees, please visit our 2027 Best Places to Work in Connecticut Awards Event Page
Ready to submit a nomination? Click on the link below to access our nomination page on Workforce Research Group.
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Want to learn more about all of our HBJ Award and Forum Events? Visit our HBJ Events page for nominations and tickets to our latest event!
For nomination and event questions contact our Events Manager, Katie Pelletier
Interested in sponsoring one of our events? Contact our HBJ sales team to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!