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RECOGNIZING THE TOP COMPANIES OF 2025 WHO ACHIEVED SUCCESS BOTH IN AND OUT OF THEIR BUSINESS

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BECOME THE NEXT TOP IMPACT COMPANY In 2025

While Inc., Forbes, and Fortune shine a light on monetary success, only Real Leaders® magazine combines both financial and impact metrics to qualify real success.

In a world where profit margins often overshadow social responsibility, our Impact Awards stand as a beacon of inspiration, showcasing companies that prioritize both profit and purpose. We believe that true leadership extends beyond the boardroom and into the communities they serve, and our magazine is committed to amplifying the voices of those who embody this ethos. 

By spotlighting these impact-driven leaders, we aim to redefine the narrative of success and inspire others to follow suit. In essence, Real Leaders® magazine isn’t just reporting on the future of business; we’re actively shaping it, one impact story at a time.

“The Business community has and always will be the only sector to fulfill the needs of society. Business leaders are making this their personal and business responsibility and should be rewarded for it.” -Kevin Edwards, President of Real Leaders

Winning Companies Receive $20,500 of Media Value

EXPOSURE IN REAL LEADERS MAGAZINE

Be discovered by new businesses and investors in Real Leaders magazine. ($17,000 media value).

2025 IMPACT AWARDS BADGE

Leverage the Real Leaders stamp of approval with the Real Leaders Top Impact Companies badge ($500 media value).

stamp your ticket to unite 2025

Be invited to the ultimate 3-day collaboration of the most impactful CEOs, Investors, Speakers, and Coaches around the world. ($3,000 media value).

WHY Enter

Receive the Real Leaders stamp of approval to signal to your customers, investors, suppliers, and employees that your business is a force for good.

Our Methodology

The Top Impact Companies rank for-profit, privately owned companies based on their 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and I.M.P.A.C.T Score. 

The awards review is rigorous and every applicant must demonstrate their impact in at least one of the 5 categories,

Requirements: >$2M in revenue in 2023 Gross Annual Revenue OR 50 FTEs

BRAND EXPOSURe

Be discovered by new businesses, investors, and Real Leaders magazine editor's.

OPPORTUNITIES

Be invited to the 2025 Real Leaders UNITE to build lasting connections with Top Impact Investors, CEOs, Speakers, and Coaches

CREDIBILITY

Receive the Real Leaders seal of approval knowing that your company’s application was reviewed and audited by Real Leaders.

Stay Relevant 

Break news with the entire impact community that you have won a 2025 Real Leaders Impact Award. 

VISIBILITY

Appear in the Spring issue of Real Leaders on newsstands January 1 to jumpstart your momentum in 2025. 

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