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100 exceptional businesses. One iconic list.
The TIME100 Most Influential Companies list recognizes the organizations that are making extraordinary impact around the world. Curated by a network of TIME editors and correspondents, our annual list recognizes organizations big and small, across multiple sectors. With the addition of new categories and the TIME100 Companies Impact Awards, this year offers more opportunities to be recognized.
IS YOUR COMPANY SHAPING THE FUTURE?
THE BENEFITS OF ENTERING
Being selected for the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list positions your brand alongside the world’s most extraordinary organizations, reinforcing the strength and trajectory of your brand to current and future customers, employees, partners, and investors.
GUARANTEED CONSIDERATION BY TIME EDITORS
Our editorial team reviews each and every entry. By entering, you ensure that the team is aware of the incredible work and impact that your organization is making.
Even if your company is already on our radar, entering is an important way to highlight a specific achievement or milestone that you want us to know about.
NEW WAYS TO BE RECOGNIZED
In addition to our list of 100 companies, we are thrilled to introduce TIME100 Companies Impact Awards, recognizing five organizations that have made extraordinary impact in the areas of AI, Sustainability, Health, Culture and Equality.
GLOBAL VISIBILITY FOR YOUR BRAND
The list will appear and be promoted across TIME channels, reaching our global audience of 120 million:
- TIME’s print magazine
- TIME’s website and newsletters
- TIME social media accounts, including: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
ONGOING TIME COVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES
Companies chosen for the list will become part of a group that TIME business editors return to throughout the year for coverage, expertise, and events.
CEOs of selected TIME100 Most Influential Companies are eligible to contribute op-eds for TIME100 Voices, which highlights ideas and perspectives of extraordinary leaders.
Categories
Categories are organized by sector and specific areas of impact. Explore newly added sectors to ensure you are entering in the sector(s) that best represent your company. Additionally, companies that demonstrate extraordinary impact in the areas of AI, Sustainability, Culture, Health, and Equality can enter to be considered for a TIME100 Companies Impact Award.
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Past Winners
Banza
Ludo studio
coreweave
frida
Happiest Baby
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd
IBM
disney
FAQs
What is the selection process?
TIME will recognize 100 companies from around the world across a variety of sectors, including healthcare, entertainment, technology, transportation, retail, energy, and more. In addition, we will honor five companies with TIME100 Companies Impact Awards in the areas of AI, Sustainability, Culture, Health, and Equality. Every entry is reviewed by TIME’s editorial team and evaluated on a number of criteria, including:
- Relevance
- Impact
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Ambition
- Success
Who is eligible to submit a company for the list?
Any company, organization, agency, or individual employed by the company or carrying out marketing on behalf of a company that has had significant impact or hit a major milestone between April 1, 2024, and Feb. 14, 2025. Please see our official rules for more details about eligibility.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. Like other award programs, we charge an entry fee to cover the time and effort required to underwrite and produce the program. The entry fee ranges from $525 to $945 (based on when the entry is submitted) per individual entry.
Can I submit more than one company?
Yes, provided that you complete a separate entry for each unique company.
When will the list be published?
June 2025. Exact timing will be announced at a later date.
Where will the list be published?
The list will appear and be promoted across the following TIME channels, reaching our global audience of 120 Million:
- TIME’s print magazine
- TIME’s website and newsletters
- X
Is the list ranked?
No, the list is not ranked. All 100 companies are designated as the Most Influential Companies of 2025.
How will my company be recognized by TIME?
At minimum, if we select your company to appear on the list, it will receive a short write-up outlining what it does and why it’s influential. The companies chosen for the list will then become part of the exclusive TIME100 Companies community—a group that TIME business editors return to throughout the year for coverage, expertise, and events. Select companies and their leaders may also appear on the cover of TIME.
CEOs of selected TIME100 Most Influential Companies are also eligible to contribute op-eds and essays for TIME100 Voices, our exclusive platform highlighting the ideas and perspectives of extraordinary leaders.
How could my company be publicized in connection with the list?
TIME cannot make guarantees about external promotion. However, last year, TIME’s Most Influential Companies list received extensive global media coverage.
You and/or your company will also have the option to license TIME100 Most Influential Companies content and seal for use in your own marketing and promotional materials.
What are the new TIME100 Companies Impact Awards?
In addition to our list of 100 companies, we are thrilled to introduce the TIME100 Companies Impact Awards, which will recognize five organizations that took action this year to make extraordinary, measurable impact in the areas of AI, Sustainability, Health, Culture, and Equality.
Entrants should demonstrate:
- A specific, impactful initiative in the given sector
- Evidence that the initiative is changing lives, and approximately how many
- Plans to ensure the initiative’s lasting impact
Will I be required to submit different information for a TIME100 Companies Impact Awards entry?
Yes, the TIME100 Companies Impact Awards will require additional information related to the way a specific, impactful initiative in the given sector is changing lives and how your company will ensure the initiative’s lasting impact.
How does the TIME100 Companies Impact Awards relate to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list?
You may be on the TIME100 Companies list and receive an Impact Award – but you may receive the Impact Award without making the TIME100 Companies list.
What's the application deadline?
Judging will begin following the completion of each entry deadline. Therefore, all applications must be received and fully completed on or before December 13, 2024 at 11:59:59 p.m. P.T. to be eligible for Early Entry pricing, by January 24, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. P.T to be eligible for Standard Deadline pricing, and otherwise by Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. P.T. to be considered for TIME100 Companies 2025.
When will I know if my company has been named to the final list?
We will notify applicants on a rolling basis beginning in June 2025.
I have sensitive information in my application; how can I request it be kept confidential?
We understand that you may have sensitive information in your application. If you are submitting confidential or embargoed information, please note that in the entry form and it will be honored.
Can entrants edit their entry after submitting them?
Yes, you may continue to edit your entry until the deadline for the entry period and price point at which you choose to submit, after which it will be considered final and eligible for judging.
I have more questions. How can I get in touch?
Our Support team is here to assist. Please send all inquiries to Help.TIME100Companies@award-support.com.
