
Know a leader who embodies the Small Giants philosophy? Help us recognize the Founders, CEOs, and Next Gen Leaders who show what it means to be a purpose-driven leader by nominating them for the Small Giants Hall of Fame.
2025 Nominations are currently closed.
Your nomination will be in good company alongside these Small Giants Community leaders who exemplify what it means to follow the Small Giants model of business.
Bo Burlingham
Small Giants Community
2024 Honorary Inductee
Sabrina White
Text-Em-All
2024 Next-Gen Leader Inductee
Tom Walter
Tasty Catering
2024 Founder/CEO Inductee
Leslie DeMent
McKinney
2025 Next Gen Leader Inductee
Rob Dube
imageOne & 10 Disciplines
2025 Founder/CEO Leader Inductee
Do you know a leader who embodies values-based leadership? Someone who inspires you with their commitment to purpose, people, and culture? Help us celebrate their achievements with a nomination to the Small Giants Hall of Fame! We recognize leaders at all levels, with top finalists in each category (Next Gen Leaders and Founder/CEOs) announced in March. Your nomination will stand out if you can share how your leader has impacted the folks around them.
The Next Gen Leader Award recognizes those shaping the future of purpose-driven leadership. These individuals are making a difference within their organizations, championing the Small Giants philosophy, and inspiring others to embrace a better way to lead.
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The Founder/CEO Award celebrates the visionary leaders who are at the helm of their organizations, paving the way for a more purpose-driven approach to business. We admire these leaders for their courage in leading differently, investing in the next generation, and being lifelong learners.
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From 2016 to 2020, the Small Giants Community partnered with Forbes to recognize America’s Best Small Companies, businesses from across industries that exemplified the Small Giants model of business.
On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, Paul Spiegelman speaks with the first Small Giants Hall of Fame inductees: Sabrina White and Tom Walter. As the community marks 15 years, the new Hall of Fame honors leaders who live its values. Sabrina shares her growth at Text-Em-All and through the Leadership Academy, while Tom reflects on his shift to values-based leadership at Tasty Catering. Together, they highlight the power of purpose-driven business and lasting community impact.
We announce a group of finalists in April, and those finalists are invited to attend the Small Giants Community Summit. During the Summit, one winner from each category (Next Gen Leader and Founder/CEO) is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
A panel of leaders and founders from the Small Giants Community carefully review all nominations. Nominees may be interviewed, and we may also reach out to references provided in the nomination form. Top finalists for each category are announced in April. One winner from each category will ultimately be announced live during the Summit and will be inducted into the Small Giants Hall of Fame.
Besides the recognition and celebration of your leadership, you'll also receive:
You may remember the Forbes Small Giants Award from 2016-2020, a partnership with Forbes that concluded in 2020. The Small Giants Hall of Fame is different from the Forbes recognition, and operates as a community-driven award that awards individual leaders in their personal work, passion, and drive to live out Small Giants principles and values.
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