2025 Brands That Matter
 
 

Earn a Spot Among the Most Influential Brands in Your Industry!
 
 

SUPER-EARLY-RATE DEADLINE: MARCH 28
 
 
 

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A Guide to Create the Perfect Application!
 
 

Fast Company’s Brands That Matter celebrates brands that stand out in forging emotional connections, communicating purpose, and staying culturally relevant. There's no better time to start your application than today!

To help you succeed, we're sharing key tips on what makes an application stand out to our judges. Use this opportunity to highlight why your brand matters through the story of its work and results from the past year.
 
 
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Increase Your Chances

Every applicant must apply to the Brands That Matter category, which will recognize 100+ brands by industry. Apply for any of the 8 additional categories to boost your chances of recognition—multiple honorees will be named per category!
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Show Your Relevancy

Tell us what your customers get from you that they don’t get from anyone else in the marketplace.
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Illustrate Your Impact

We want to hear about the positive impact your brand has had on your industry. How has your work influenced, impacted, or informed culture?
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Download the Sample Application

Review the questions here and use them to tell your story. To be considered, you must submit all of this information online through the application system.
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Ask Questions

Reply to this message with any questions you might have. Our team is standing by ready to help!
 
   
 

Questions? We’re here to help. Email us at [email protected]

  
 

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SUPER-EARLY-RATE DEADLINE: MARCH 28