Why submit an entry to the NutraIngredients USA Awards?

The NutraIngredients USA Awards celebrate the innovators, trailblazers, and changemakers shaping the future of the nutrition industry. Entering is more than submitting an application. It is your opportunity to put your achievements on a global stage and be recognized by the industry that matters most.

Becoming a finalist or winner means your business is celebrated, amplified, and remembered for all the right reasons.

The Benefits of Entering

  • Increase Your Brand Visibility

    Finalists and winners receive extensive editorial coverage on NutraIngredients.com, placing your brand in front of thousands of industry professionals, decision-makers, and influencers. Your success will also be showcased across our social media channels, giving you high-impact exposure and powerful PR without any extra marketing spend.

  • Boost Your Credibility and Trust

    Being shortlisted or winning signals excellence. It shows customers, clients, and peers that your work has been rigorously judged and endorsed by respected industry experts. This recognition strengthens trust, differentiates your brand, and gives you a powerful competitive advantage.

  • Inspire and Motivate Your Team

    Awards recognition celebrates the people behind the success. It boosts team morale, reinforces pride in their work, and positions your company as a destination employer, helping you attract, motivate, and retain top industry talent.

  • Reflect, Refine, and Improve

    The entry process is simple and valuable. It encourages you to step back, evaluate your achievements, identify strengths, and uncover new opportunities for growth, helping you sharpen your strategy and stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.

  • Strengthen Your Marketing and PR

    Award recognition delivers compelling content for your marketing efforts. Every finalist and winner receives an awards communications kit from NutraIngredients, making it easy to promote your success across websites, social media, press releases, and sales materials.

  • Drive Real Business Growth

    With increased exposure, enhanced credibility, and stronger customer confidence, award recognition can translate directly into new opportunities, helping you win new business, deepen relationships, and accelerate growth.

  • Exclusive VIP Invitation

    All 2026 award finalists are invited to the NutraIngredients Awards celebration in Chicago on July 13, 2026, where the winners will be revealed and trophies presented. Expect an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and connection with senior industry leaders, potential partners, and future collaborators.