| Final Deadline Extended: April 28
| We've heard from many of you over the past week and have decided to extend the final deadline for Fast Company's Brands That Matter Awards until this Friday, April 28. If there is anything that we can do to help, please let us know. Fast Company's Brands That Matter Awards is the world's leading program for showcasing brands that communicate and demonstrate brand purpose. Every entry will be reviewed by Fast Company editors and winners will appear in the November issue of Fast Company magazine and all honorees will appear on fastcompany.com. Here's what you need to apply right now: Download the sample application: Review the questions and use them to us about your brand. Review our FAQs: Review our most asked FAQs. Ask questions: Reply to this email with any questions you may have. We're here to help! Apply online: Complete your application here. | | EXTENDED DEADLINE: APRIL 28 ($895) |
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| | | | Brand Exposure | Be seen and evaluated by Fast Company editors and reporters |
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| Publicity | Appear in the Fall issue of Fast Company and on fastcompany.com |
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| | | Recognition | Speaking opportunities at Fast Company events and exclusive invitations to influencer-only events |
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| Exclusivity | Gain entry into this bold community of creative thinkers and professionals |
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| | | | There are 30 categories. Entries are judged on timeliness, relevance, cultural and business impact, clarity, and ingenuity. Multiple honorees will be named in each category. | | AI and Data | Tech in the artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning spaces highlighting and communicating brand purpose | | Consumer (B2C) | Be honored in a special list that recognizes brands that provide products and services to consumers | | Current Events | Special recognition for brands that initiated a high-impact response to major news and significant events in 2022, such as climate change, voting rights, and more | | Education | Brands demonstrating purpose and elevating the learning space | | Energy | Brands in the power, fuel, and renewables ecosystem that demonstrate impact and purpose | | Family of Brands NEW | More than a parent company, but stewards of the brands we love | | Fashion | Brands in the apparel, beauty, accessories, textiles, and related businesses that show cultural impact and purpose | | Finance | Banking, fintech, and financial services whose brands are about more than the bottom line | | Food | Agribusinesses, restaurants, consumer goods, and other brands serving up purpose and broad cultural relevance | | General Excellence NEW | The most culturally relevant brands with no specific category restrictions | | Health and Wellness | Brands in fitness, self-care, medicine, and pharmaceuticals that improve body and mind |
| | Home NEW | Brands that bring added purpose to where we live | | Luxury NEW | Brands with value far beyond the price tag | | Media and Advertising NEW | In a fragmented information landscape, these brands craft culture | | Not-for-Profit | Be honored in a special list that recognizes brands in the nonprofit, philanthropic, or NGO (nongovernmental organization) space | | Pets NEW | Brands bringing cultural impact to animal companionship | | Public Service | Brands whose messages raise public awareness or offer educational information for the betterment of society | | Retail | Brands showing purpose beyond the digital or physical storefront | | Security | Brands that show purpose and differentiation as they help protect companies and consumers from digital warfare and privacy threats | | Sports | Purpose-driven brands scoring in the world of professional and recreational sports | | Transportation NEW | Brands that are shaping the ways we move around | | Workplace | Enterprise software, design, real estate, and related brands elevating engagement to the physical and virtual office |
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| | | | Brands That Matter International | Brands based outside of the United States that have achieved relevance in their home markets through cultural impact and social engagement | Brands That Matter United States | Brands based in the United States that have achieved relevance in their home markets through cultural impact and social engagement | | | | Small Business (Fewer Than 100 Employees) | Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have fewer than 100 employees | Midsize Business (100–999 Employees) | Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have between 100 and 999 employees | Large Business (1,000+ Employees) | Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have more than 1,000 employees | | | | On the Rise: 0–4 Years in Business | Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have been in business less than 4 years | Established Excellence: 5–14 Years in Business | Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have been in business between 5 and 14 years | Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business | Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have been in business 15 years or more |
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