Recognizing Excellence in B2B Sales
Every year, we honor the B2B salespeople who don't just hit their numbers. They redefine what's possible.
The Salesperson of the Year Awards 2026 celebrate the top performers across dozens of industries. Winners are nominated by their peers, colleagues, customers, and marketing partners, then validated by our team and recognized on National Salesperson Day, January 16th.
This isn't a popularity contest. It's a recognition of the qualities that matter most in sales: persistence in the face of rejection, creativity in solving customer problems, integrity in building relationships, and results that drive real business growth.
From nomination to recognition—a clear path to honoring sales excellence.
Anyone can nominate a B2B salesperson—colleagues, managers, customers, marketing teammates, or the salespeople themselves. Nominations take about 2 minutes and are open now through December 1st, 2026.
Anyone can nominate a B2B salesperson—colleagues, managers, customers, marketing teammates, or the salespeople themselves. Nominations take about 2 minutes and are open now through December 1st, 2026.
As nominations come in, our team reviews them to verify eligibility and gather additional context. Nominees receive an email notification with a brief questionnaire to complete their profile.
As nominations come in, our team reviews them to verify eligibility and gather additional context. Nominees receive an email notification with a brief questionnaire to complete their profile.
For each industry category, we select a Winner (1st Place), Finalist (2nd Place), and Finalist (3rd Place). Selection is based on the strength of nominations, supporting evidence, and our evaluation of impact.
For each industry category, we select a Winner (1st Place), Finalist (2nd Place), and Finalist (3rd Place). Selection is based on the strength of nominations, supporting evidence, and our evaluation of impact.
Winners and finalists are announced on January 16th, 2027 during our live YouTube awards ceremony. Every validated nominee receives an Honorable Mention with a certificate and profile page.
Winners and finalists are announced on January 16th, 2027 during our live YouTube awards ceremony. Every validated nominee receives an Honorable Mention with a certificate and profile page.
The Salesperson of the Year Awards are about recognition, not trinkets. Winners receive meaningful recognition that elevates their professional profile.
A custom-designed Salesperson of the Year trophy, shipped to you and presented during our live YouTube awards ceremony. Something you can put on your desk, your shelf, or your LinkedIn banner.
Winners are featured in our annual awards article, published in partnership with a major business publication (Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, or Inc.). Your name, your story, your achievement—seen by millions.
Your win is announced in our year-end press release, distributed to 400+ media outlets nationwide. Local papers, industry publications, and news aggregators will pick up your achievement.
Winners receive a dedicated profile in our annual State of B2B Sales Report, downloaded by thousands of sales and marketing professionals. Your approach, your insights, your story—shared with the community.
A permanent profile page on salesperson.com showcasing your achievement, plus a feature on our LinkedIn page announcing your win to our growing professional community.
Your trophy is presented during our YouTube Live awards ceremony on January 16th, 2027, with your name, company, and achievement announced to the audience watching live.
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In our inaugural year, we are recognizing the top B2B salespeople across 10 industries.
Each industry will have a 1st Place Winner, 2nd Place Finalist, and 3rd Place Finalist, plus Honorable Mentions for every validated nominee.
We selected these industries based on market size, nomination volume potential, and our ability to properly evaluate excellence in each sector. Each year, we will add 10 more industries until we cover 100+ B2B sectors by 2035.
Salespeople who sell to research labs, clinical labs, universities, and scientific institutions. Includes analytical instruments, lab consumables, life science tools, and laboratory furniture.
Salespeople in the medical device, diagnostic equipment, and healthcare technology space. Includes surgical instruments, imaging equipment, in-vitro diagnostics, and patient monitoring systems.
Salespeople who serve manufacturers, factories, and industrial operations. Includes machinery, automation equipment, industrial supplies, and production systems.
Salespeople selling software solutions to businesses. Includes CRM, ERP, marketing automation, HR tech, cybersecurity, and vertical-specific software platforms.
Business development professionals in service firms. Includes management consulting, legal services, accounting firms, and specialized advisory practices.
Salespeople in B2B financial services. Includes commercial banking, payment processing, corporate insurance, treasury solutions, and fintech platforms for businesses.
Salespeople in transportation, warehousing, and supply chain services. Includes freight forwarding, 3PL providers, fleet solutions, and supply chain technology.
Salespeople serving the construction industry. Includes commercial contractors, building material suppliers, HVAC systems, and construction technology.
Salespeople in business communications and IT. Includes enterprise telecom, networking equipment, data center services, and managed IT solutions.
Salespeople who serve food and beverage producers. Includes processing equipment, packaging solutions, ingredients suppliers, and food safety technology.
We are adding 10 new categories every year. Tell us what industry you would like to see recognized in 2027:
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Know a B2B salesperson who deserves recognition? This is their moment.
Nominations take about 2 minutes. You can nominate a colleague, a direct report, a customer, or yourself. There is no shame in putting your own name forward. The best salespeople know their worth.
You see each other in the trenches every day. You know who consistently delivers.
Recognize the people who make you look good. Nominating costs nothing and means everything.
You generate the leads. You know which salespeople actually follow up, actually close, and actually make your campaigns worthwhile.
Had a salesperson who actually helped you solve a problem? Who followed through? Who earned your trust? Nominate them.
Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. If you have earned it, claim it.
All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM ET on December 1st, 2026 to be considered for the 2026 awards.
You can nominate multiple people, but only one submission per person.
The strongest nominations include concrete examples: deals closed, problems solved, obstacles overcome.
Confirmation email. You will receive immediate confirmation of your nomination.
Nominee notification. We will email the nominee to let them know they have been recognized. (They can opt out at any point.)
Validation. The nominee completes a brief questionnaire to validate their entry.
Results. Winners, finalists, and Honorable Mentions are announced on January 16th.
Share that you nominated someone. Here is a ready-to-post message:
"I just nominated an incredible B2B salesperson for Salesperson of the Year! Who is the best salesperson you know? Nominate them at salesperson.com/day/awards #SalespersonOfTheYear #NationalSalespersonDay"
You know who carries the number.
The one who saves the quarter. The one who turns a cold account into your biggest customer. The one the rest of the team watches and learns from.They deserve to be recognized. Nominate them for Salesperson of the Year.
Professional recognition they can add to their LinkedIn, resume, and bio. A trophy for their desk. A feature in a major business publication. A chance to be named among the best in their industry.
Nothing says "I see you" like nominating someone for a national award. It takes 2 minutes and costs nothing. The ROI on loyalty and motivation? Immeasurable.
Companies with multiple nominees appear on our public leaderboard. When your salespeople get recognized, your company's reputation for sales excellence grows with them.
You spend your days generating leads, building campaigns, and creating content that drives pipeline. But here is the truth: none of it matters if sales does not close.
You know which salespeople actually follow up on your leads. Which ones work the MQLs instead of ignoring them. Which ones give you feedback that makes your campaigns better. Which ones turn your hard work into revenue.
National Salesperson Day is your chance to recognize them.
Strengthen the sales-marketing relationship (they will remember who nominated them)
Recognize the salespeople who make your campaigns look good
Build goodwill that translates to better collaboration all year
Show your sales counterparts that marketing sees and values their work
The best marketing teams know that their success depends on sales execution. Nominate the salespeople who execute.
The best nominations include specifics. Not "they are a great salesperson" but:
What obstacle did they overcome? What made it impossible until they made it possible?
Which customer would follow them anywhere? Why?
Quota attainment. Revenue generated. Accounts saved. Growth delivered.
What do they do that others do not? What is their edge?
You do not need all of these. But the more specific you are, the stronger the nomination.
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You can submit as many nominations as you like. Just complete a separate form for each person. There is no limit.
Companies with 5+ nominations appear on our public leaderboard. With 10+ nominations, you can claim your company profile page and add your logo.
