Our Awards
Leading the way in Tech, Company Growth and Workplace Culture
NC Best Employers
2024 • 2023 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018
The Best Employers in North Carolina is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the area’s best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback.
Inc 5000
2024 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011
The Inc 5000 List of Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in America honors the most successful independent small businesses in America with fast and dynamic economic growth.
Mid-Market Fast 40
2024 • 2021
The Mid-Market Fast 40 celebrates NC’s fastest-growing middle-market businesses based on entrepreneurial spirit, innovative business strategies and skyrocketing revenue growth.
Most Admired CEO
2024 • 2020
This program recognizes established local leaders who have a strong vision for their companies, have shown commitment to culture in the workplace and have made significant contributions to their surrounding community.
Smart Business Dealmakers
2023
Smart Business Dealmakers honors Mark Mahoney, CEO of Jackrabbit Technologies, by inducting him into their Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award for leadership excellence.
Charlotte Fast 50
2023 • 2020 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010
The Charlotte Business Journal’s Fast 50 Awards recognize the top 50 fastest growing private companies for their outstanding growth, entrepreneurial excellence, leadership and contribution to Charlotte's strength.
Bulldog 100
2021 • 2020 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011
Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or operated by UGA alumni and annually recognizes the outstanding achievements of entrepreneurs and change-makers.
NC Tech Award
2021 • 2020 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010
The NC Tech Association recognizes North Carolina-based tech companies and inspirational leaders for superior innovation, excellence and company growth.
Healthiest Employers
2021 • 2020 • 2019
Charlotte Business Journal's Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards program recognizes organizations that are making strides in prioritizing wellness for their employees
Companies to Watch
2021 • 2020 • 2019
The Software Companies to Watch List is based on business achievements, product/service strength and contributions in thought leadership to the business community at large.
SaaS Finalist
2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018
The SaaS-Cloud Awards program celebrates the best and the brightest in modern-day cloud computing. The program aims to celebrate excellence and innovation in the scope of cloud-based 'Software as a Service'.
Entrepreneur 360
2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2015
Entrepreneur Magazine's Entrepreneur 360 List is the only list that measures privately-held company performance across multiple categories and key performance indicators vs just revenue and profit margin.
Red Herring
2019 • 2011
The Top 100 North America forum celebrates the top private companies in North America. Red Herring analyzes cutting edge companies and technologies to acknowledge those who are positioned for exponential growth.
Grant Thorton
2018 • 2016 • 2015
The Grant Thorton 100 recognizes locally based, middle-market operators. This list is the state’s 100 largest private companies that drive NC's growth.
FinTech
2018
Recognizes the bold changes that he and his business partner, Mike Carper, implemented to fuel the rapid growth the company is enjoying.
Blue Diamond
2017 • 2016
These awards recognize finalists in nine categories representing exceptional technology, innovation and talent in the Greater Charlotte NC region.
Future 50
2016
SmartCEO Future 50 recognizes the fastest growing, mid-sized companies representing the future of the region’s economic growth.
Best Place to Work
2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010
The Charlottes's Business Journal Best Place to Work Award recognizes companies with balanced employee satisfaction and productivity.
NC Best Employers
2024 • 2023 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018
The Best Employers in North Carolina is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the area’s best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback.
Inc 5000
2024 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011
The Inc 5000 List of Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in America honors the most successful independent small businesses in America with fast and dynamic economic growth.
Mid-Market Fast 40
2024 • 2021
The Mid-Market Fast 40 celebrates NC’s fastest-growing middle-market businesses based on entrepreneurial spirit, innovative business strategies and skyrocketing revenue growth.
Most Admired CEO
2024 • 2020
This program recognizes established local leaders who have a strong vision for their companies, have shown commitment to culture in the workplace and have made significant contributions to their surrounding community.
Smart Business Dealmakers
2023
Smart Business Dealmakers honors Mark Mahoney, CEO of Jackrabbit Technologies, by inducting him into their Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award for leadership excellence.
Charlotte Fast 50
2023 • 2020 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010
The Charlotte Business Journal’s Fast 50 Awards recognize the top 50 fastest growing private companies for their outstanding growth, entrepreneurial excellence, leadership and contribution to Charlotte's strength.
Bulldog 100
2021 • 2020 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011
Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or operated by UGA alumni and annually recognizes the outstanding achievements of entrepreneurs and change-makers.
NC Tech Award
2021 • 2020 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010
The NC Tech Association recognizes North Carolina-based tech companies and inspirational leaders for superior innovation, excellence and company growth.
Healthiest Employers
2021 • 2020 • 2019
Charlotte Business Journal's Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards program recognizes organizations that are making strides in prioritizing wellness for their employees
Companies to Watch
2021 • 2020 • 2019
The Software Companies to Watch List is based on business achievements, product/service strength and contributions in thought leadership to the business community at large.
SaaS Finalist
2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018
The SaaS-Cloud Awards program celebrates the best and the brightest in modern-day cloud computing. The program aims to celebrate excellence and innovation in the scope of cloud-based 'Software as a Service'.
Entrepreneur 360
2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2015
Entrepreneur Magazine's Entrepreneur 360 List is the only list that measures privately-held company performance across multiple categories and key performance indicators vs just revenue and profit margin.
Red Herring
2019 • 2011
The Top 100 North America forum celebrates the top private companies in North America. Red Herring analyzes cutting edge companies and technologies to acknowledge those who are positioned for exponential growth.
Grant Thorton
2018 • 2016 • 2015
The Grant Thorton 100 recognizes locally based, middle-market operators. This list is the state’s 100 largest private companies that drive NC's growth.
FinTech
2018
Recognizes the bold changes that he and his business partner, Mike Carper, implemented to fuel the rapid growth the company is enjoying.
Blue Diamond
2017 • 2016
These awards recognize finalists in nine categories representing exceptional technology, innovation and talent in the Greater Charlotte NC region.
Future 50
2016
SmartCEO Future 50 recognizes the fastest growing, mid-sized companies representing the future of the region’s economic growth.
Best Place to Work
2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010
The Charlottes's Business Journal Best Place to Work Award recognizes companies with balanced employee satisfaction and productivity.
