The Vaulted
The Vaulted 100 Awards
Annual recognition for professionals whose work demonstrates measurable influence, authority, execution, innovation, and contribution.
Open for Applications
Submit your evidence-backed application. Applying for an award starts with membership — your application will be routed through the membership process.
The Vaulted Visionary Award
Recognizes individuals shaping the future of their industry through innovation, thought leadership, and long-term impact.
CEOs · Founders · Entrepreneurs · Industry pioneers
Executive Excellence Award
Recognizes senior leaders who consistently deliver exceptional business results and organizational growth.
C-suite executives · Business unit leaders · Presidents · Managing Directors
AI & Emerging Technology Leadership Award
Recognizes professionals driving meaningful adoption of AI, automation, cybersecurity, cloud, and emerging technologies.
CTOs · CIOs · AI leaders · Product executives
Rising Influence Award
Recognizes high-performing professionals who have rapidly established credibility, visibility, and influence within their field.
Emerging executives · Young professionals · New founders · Future industry leaders
Global Impact Award
Recognizes professionals whose work has created measurable impact across regions, countries, or international markets.
Global executives · International founders · Multi-national leaders
Community Leadership Award
Recognizes professionals who actively contribute to industry advancement through mentoring, volunteering, speaking, judging, and community engagement.
Mentors · Board members · Association leaders · Non-profit contributors
Innovation Catalyst Award
Recognizes individuals who have introduced breakthrough products, services, business models, or transformational initiatives.
Product leaders · Entrepreneurs · Inventors · Transformation leaders
Board & Advisory Excellence Award
Recognizes professionals who provide strategic guidance through board memberships, advisory roles, governance, and executive mentorship.
Board members · Advisors · Investors · Governance leaders
Professional Authority Award
Recognizes professionals who have established significant authority through publications, patents, speaking engagements, media appearances, research, or industry contributions.
Authors · Researchers · Forbes Council members · Speakers
Vaulted Member of the Year
The flagship annual award recognizing the member who has demonstrated the highest overall contribution, engagement, influence, and professional achievement within The Vaulted ecosystem.
Active Vaulted members
Evaluation model
Evidence-backed application and nomination intake
Screening for category fit and measurable proof
Assigned judge scoring against weighted rubrics
Composite ranking, honoree confirmation, and credential issuance
Recognition starts with membership
Applying for awards or judging both begin with The Vaulted membership.