Nominate deserving business leaders who have demonstrated success in their fields over the last 24 months and respond to surveys to feature companies on our Business Lists. You can find forms for our in-person leadership awards events featuring Awards, business magazines featuring Visionary sections and business lists below.
AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Los Angeles Executive Leadership Awards recognizes L.A. County Chief Financial Officers, Chief Information or Technology Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief People Officers or Human Resources Executives, Founders, Inhouse Counsel, and Presidents or CEOs who are impacting change in their organizations and communities.
Event Date: June 8, 2026
Publish Date: July 19, 2026
Nominations are closed.The Orange County Executive Leadership Awards recognizes Orange County Chief Financial Officers, Chief Information or Technology Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief People Officers or Human Resources Executives, Founders, Inhouse Counsel, and Presidents or CEOs who are impacting change in their organizations and communities.
Event Date: September 9, 2026
Publish Date: October 18, 2026
Nominations are closed.Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards
The Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards celebrates the women redefining leadership across Los Angeles. Nominate deserving women business leaders who are impacting change in 10 award categories for our sixth annual Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards.
Event Date: November 5, 2026
Publish Date: December 20, 2026
Nominations are closed.
BUSINESS VISIONARY NOMINATIONS
Banking and Finance Visionaries
Nominate professionals in the commercial banking, investment banking, asset/investment management, lending, private equity, and venture capital sectors as well as advisors from professional services companies who work within the banking and finance industry for recognition.
Publish Date: March 21, 2027
Nominate NowLegal Visionaries
Nominate California-licensed firm attorneys who are practicing law and impacting change for recognition in the following areas: bankruptcy; corporate law; cybersecurity; intellectual property; labor & employment; life sciences & healthcare; and litigation.
Publish Date: May 16, 2027
Nominate NowNominate executives with a senior leadership role in the defense & aerospace industries, as well as private equity/venture capital investors, bankers, lenders and professional services advisors, such as lawyers, accountants, and insurance providers, for recognition.
Publish Date: June 21, 2026
Nominations are closed.Entertainment Visionaries
Nominate executives with a senior leadership role in the entertainment industry, as well as private equity/venture capital investors, bankers, lenders and professional services advisors, such as lawyers, accountants, and insurance providers, who focus on the entertainment industry for recognition.
Publish Date: June 16, 2026
Nominations are closed.Nominate private equity investors, bankers, and lenders as well as professional services advisors, such as lawyers, accountants, insurance providers, and turnaround management consultants, who are impacting change in the private equity and M&A industries.
Publish Date: August 16, 2026
Nominations are closed.Commercial Real Estate Visionaries
Nominate senior-level executives who are impacting change in the commercial real estate development industry, including professional service advisors and lenders, for recognition.
Publish Date: September 20, 2026
Nominations are closed.Consumer Attorneys of Southern California
Nominate noteworthy plaintiff attorneys practicing law in Southern California and impacting change in the following areas – toxic tort, product liability, labor & employment, family law, and personal injury – for recognition.
Publish Date: October 18, 2026
Nominations are closed.
COMPANY LISTS & SURVEYS
Top Philanthropic Gifts in Southern California Survey
A list of Southern California’s largest philanthropic gifts.
Publish Date: November 15, 2026
Respond NowTop Advertising Agencies in Southern California
A list of advertising agencies ranked by Southern California employee headcount.
Publish Date: December 20, 2026
Respond NowTop MBA Programs in California
Participate in a survey of California MBA programs. The survey results will appear as lists ranked by number of graduates in 2025.
Publish Date: March 22, 2026
Survey is closed.Southern California’s Leading Life Science Companies Survey
This survey will list life science companies in Southern California by number of employees.
Publish Date: April 19, 2026
Survey is closed.Top Law Firms - Los Angeles County
This list will rank Los Angeles County offices by total attorney head count and breakout practice group head count.
Publish Date: May 17, 2026
Survey is closed.Top Law Firms - Orange County
This list will rank Orange County offices by total attorney head count and breakout practice group head count.
Publish Date: May 17, 2026
Survey is closed.Top Law Schools in California
Participate in a survey of California law schools. The survey results will appear as a list ranked by number of graduates in 2025.
Publish Date: May 17, 2026
Survey is closed.Top Defense and Aerospace Companies in Southern California
This survey will list Southern California defense and aerospace companies by number of employees.
Publish Date: June 21, 2026
Survey is closed.Top Accounting and Business Advisory Firms - Los Angeles County
This survey will list accounting and business advisory firms in L.A. County ranked by CPA head count.
Publish Date: August 16, 2026
Survey is closed.Leading Architecture Firms Survey
This survey will list L.A. and Orange County architectural firms, ranked by revenue.
Publish Date: September 20, 2026
Survey is closed.Top Accounting and Business Advisory Firms - Orange County
This survey will list accounting and business advisory firms in Orange County ranked by CPA head count.
Publish Date: August 16, 2026
Survey is closed.Leading Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firms
This survey will list CRE brokerages ranked by L.A. and Orange County transaction volume for sales and leases.
Publish Date: September 20, 2026
Respond NowLeading General Contractors Survey
The survey results will list L.A. and Orange County-based general contractors, ranked by revenue.
Publish Date: September 20, 2026
Survey is closed.Fastest Growing Private Companies - Los Angeles County
A special report ranking Los Angeles County’s fastest growing private companies by 2023-2025 revenue growth.
Publish Date: October 18, 2026
Survey is closed.Fastest Growing Private Companies - Orange County
A special report ranking Orange County’s fastest growing private companies by 2023-2025 revenue growth.
Publish Date: October 18, 2026
Survey is closed.
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