The Gala & Pre-Launch
The Shortlist
Every entry to the The Legacy of Leadership Award 2026 is read and scored. These are the entries that made the first cut.
The shortlist is not out yet
Judging opens once entries close. The shortlisted entries are published here first — and there is still time to be on it.
Our Process
A rigorous & independent selection
No pay-to-win, no shortcuts. Every name on this page got here the same way — scored on evidence by judges with nothing to gain from the outcome.
Explore the Categories · Free to enter
There's a category with your name on it
35 honours across founders and business owners, the C-suite and the board, specialist leaders, mentors, creatives and lifetime achievement — each a different stage for a different story. Find the one built for yours, and enter as many as genuinely fit.
Outstanding Leadership AwardCEO of the Year Award