2026 IAC Nomination - Emerging Company of the Year

Emerging Company of the Year
The Emerging Company of the Year award focuses on the company's strategic impact, innovation, and growth.

Instructions:

Please assign percentages to each item based on its relative importance or contribution to the corresponding questions below. The total of all percentages must add up to exactly 100%. These percentages will help assess the overall strength of each nominee based on their responses to the corresponding questions.

1. How does this emerging company demonstrate strong strategic direction that is clearly differential from others?*

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Innovation and Adaptability
Unique Value Proposition
Vision and Long-Term Strategic Plan
Market Positioning and Competitive Advantage

2. In what areas does this emerging company have the ability to develop innovative products or services?*

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Market Reception and Adoption
Product Development Timeline
Collaborative Innovation Efforts
Intellectual Property (IP) Portfolio

3. In what areas does this emerging company demonstrate the ability to attract resources and growth in financial performance?*

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Revenue Growth Rate
Market Expansion
Investment & Capital Raised
New Partnerships and Collaboration

The total % must equal 100
Demonstrated ability to attract Total
Demonstrated ability to attract Score
Considering that the Emerging Company of the Year will have demonstrated strong financial growth, achieved key milestones, successfully expanded into new markets, and shown innovation in product development—all while operating under $25 million in annual revenue—how has the company embodied these qualities to drive success and create a meaningful impact in the industry?*
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Emerging Company of the Year's Final Score
The total % must equal 100, please adjust the percentages accordingly.
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2026 IAC Nomination Form - Emerging Company of the Year (Revenue Under $25,000,000)