Absolute Final Chance to Apply for Brands That Matter

EXTENDED DEADLINE: MAY 13 ($895)

Announcement: Final Deadline Extended 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 until this Friday, March 13. If there is anything that we can do to help, please let us know. Our 2nd annual Brands That Matter Awards will showcase brands that are more than the products they sell or the services they provide, that have achieved relevance through cultural impact and social engagement, and whose branding authentically communicates their missions and ideals. Brands from around the world—from the largest multinational conglomerates to small-but-mighty family-owned companies—are encouraged to apply. Brands That Matter will recognize the overall best brands, as well as additional honorees on category-specific lists based on region, size, and status. Applications will be judged on relevancy, cultural impact, ingenuity, and business impact. APPLY NOW EXTENDED DEADLINE: MAY 13 ($895)

Brand Exposure Be seen and evaluated by Fast Company editors and reporters Publicity Appear in the November issue of Fast Company and on fastcompany.com   Recognition Speaking opportunities at Fast Company events and exclusive invitations to influencer-only events Exclusivity Gain entry into this bold community of creative thinkers and professionals

While every application submitted must be considered for the Brands That Matter list, you may also choose to apply to any of these new categories for an additional fee, increasing your odds of being recognized by Fast Company. Multiple honorees will be named in each category.   AI and Data  NEW  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 2021 such as pandemic effects, climate change, voting rights, and more   Education  NEW  Brands demonstrating purpose and elevating the learning space   Energy  NEW  Brands in the power, fuel, and renewables ecosystem that demonstrate impact and purpose   Enterprise (B2B) Be honored in a special list that recognizes brands that provide products and services to businesses   Fashion  NEW  Brands in the apparel, beauty, accessories, textiles and related businesses that show cultural impact and purpose   Finance  NEW  Banking, fintech, and financial services whose brands that are about more than bottom line   Food  NEW  Agribusinesses, restaurants, consumer goods, and other brands serving up purpose and broad cultural relevance   Health and Wellness  NEW  Brands in fitness, self-care, medicine, and pharmaceuticals that improve body and mind   Media  NEW  Traditional and new media brands that articulate and demonstrate purpose in their branding   Not-for-Profit Be honored in a special list that recognizes brands in the nonprofit, philanthropic, or NGO (nongovernmental organization) space   Public Service  NEW  For brands whose messages raise public awareness or offer educational information for the betterment of society   Retail  NEW  Brands showing purpose beyond the digital or physical storefront   Security  NEW  Brands that show purpose and differentiation as they help protect companies and consumers from digital warfare and privacy threats   Sports  NEW  Purpose-driven brands scoring in the world of professional and recreational sports   Workplace  NEW  Enterprise software, design, real estate, and related brands elevating engagement to the physical and virtual office     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 Businesses (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 Businesses (100-999 Employees) Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that has between 100-999 employees Large Businesses (1000+ Employees) Be honored in a special list that recognizes products, projects, or services by companies that have more than 1000 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 more than 15 years   APPLY NOW FINAL DEADLINE: MAY 6

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