The Community for Impact
It’s hard to find leaders who have real experience and truly understand the journey you’re on.
That’s why we created Real Leaders, to curate and unite the most authentic leaders driving change in every corner of the world.
We started as a magazine sharing stories of real leaders and now we’re bringing them to life through our community and events.
We’re looking for the most impactful companies, speakers, and voices to recognize.
Consider applying for the 2026 Real Leaders Impact Awards and join an unstoppable movement.
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The IMPACT Awards
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Requirements
- Must have proof of speech from this year OR be an impact CEO looking to communicate their impact
Become One
Requirements
- Must have over 5+ years of CEO experience OR over 10 years of coaching CEOs
- 2 successful client referrals
- Client resources (articles, courses, books, etc.)
Become One
Requirements
- Must have 2 impact-oriented funds in North America OR advise funds toward impact investments
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Requirements
- Must have over $2M in revenue OR demonstrate a clear impact in your application
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Be recognized for your effort in making the world a better place through business.
By winning an award, not only are you featured in Real Leaders magazine, you effectively reduce friction in finding other values-aligned CEOs, capital sources, speakers, conferences, and coaches in our community to grow your impact.
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Richard Branson
Real Leaders see opportunities, where others only see challenges.
Jane Goodall
Business needs to fill the gap of the harm we have done to the planet. Thank you for shining a light on this.
Paul Polman
This is an extremely impressive group of leaders.
Henk Rogers
Mahalo, Real Leaders magazine, for the profile! The work Real Leaders does puts a critical spotlight on the intersection of sustainability and business.
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