The Stevie® Awards, organizers of the world's premier business awards programs, are excited to announce a new partnership with SOCAP International, the nation's leading membership community for customer care and CX professionals. Through this collaboration, the 20th annualStevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service will feature three exclusive award categories available only to SOCAP members, with entry fees waived.
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For the first time, SOCAP members will have the opportunity to spotlight their achievements on a global stage through the Stevies, recognized worldwide as the top honors for excellence in customer service, contact centers, and sales.
The three SOCAP-exclusive categories are:
— Best Use of Technology in Customer Service
— Innovation in Customer Service
— Customer Service Training or Coaching Program of the Year
“We are excited to offer award categories to recognize the achievements of SOCAP members around the world who are offering exceptional customer care,” said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller.
Winners in these special categories will be revealed during the SOCAP Retail Summit, taking place April 29-30 in Columbus, Ohio. The final entry deadline is January 14, 2026.
SOCAP members can learn more about these exclusive categorieshere and submit nominations by creating an account on theStevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service website.
About SOCAP International
Founded in 1973, SOCAP International is the premier professional association for customer care leaders across industries. SOCAP facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development for CX professionals and their solution providers. Learn more atwww.SOCAP.org
About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Each year, more than 12,000 nominations from more than 70 nations and territories are judged by more than 1,000 professionals in Stevies competitions. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
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