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BECOME THE NEXT

REAL LEADERS TOP IMPACT COMPANY

AN AWARD RECOGNIZING THE TOP COMPANIES INSPIRING CHANGE

The 2025 Top Impact Company Application is closed. You can reserve your entry for 2026 below and you’ll be notified as soon as applications open. 

GO FROM UNSEEN TO OUTSTANDING

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

In a world where profit is glorified, 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.

Winners REceive $20,500 of media value

What Others Are Saying

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), 2023 gross annual revenue, and I.M.P.A.C.T metrics. 

Winners are ranked by total score and then are sorted by industry in the magazine. There are also 6 additional award categories your company can win.

BRAND EXPOSURe

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

CELEBRATE WITH CEOS

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

SALES 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. 

key dates, rates, and terms

Application Process

TOP IMPACT COMPANIES RATES AND DATES

June-JULY 1 = $295

JULY 2-JULY 31= $395

AUGUST 1-AUGUST 31= $495

VIEW THE APPLICATION READINESS GUIDE TO REVIEW ALL QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE

EVALUATION PROCESS

I.M.P.A.C.T. CATEGORY WINNER SELECTION PROCESS

September 13 - Semi-finalists notified

October 4-31 - Finalist Interviews

February 4 - winners announced on stage at Real Leaders UNITE

I.M.P.A.C.T. CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

INTENTION – MOST VALUABLE MISSION

MODEL – MOST INNOVATIVE MODEL

PEOPLE – MOST IMPACTFUL PEOPE

ACCOUNTABILITY – MOST TRANSPARENT

TRANSFORMATION – FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES

payment terms

Automated payments may take up to 72 hours to process. No refunds, cancellations or exchanges.

If your payment is declined, the card holder will have a 10-day grace period to pay. 

If payment is not received by the 10th day after the initial charge is run, your order may be canceled at any time.

Defaulting on payments will result in cancellation of your application and admission to UNITE 2025 and 2026.

Invoices are sent upon completion. It is your responsibility to manage your payment and to check your credit card and bank statements for charges. 

FEB. 3-4, 2025

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