Product-Led Alliance Awards 2025: Nominate Today
Hey there. It’s that time of year again. We're thrilled to announce that nominations for the Product-Led Alliance Awards 2025 are now open. It's time to celebrate the brilliant minds and trailblazers who are shaping the future of product-led growth.
Whether you're part of an innovative team or know an exceptional leader, we want to hear from you.
Key dates for your diary
💌 Submission deadline: October 24, 2025 (midnight GMT)
🌟 Shortlist announced: November 5, 2025
📣 Polling round: November 5- 14, 2025
🏆 Winners announced: December 1, 2025
2025 awards categories
Let's dive into the categories:
Chief Product Officer of the Year
This award recognizes a top executive who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in driving product-led growth from the C-suite. They excel at strategic vision and execution, creating significant impact on their company's success. Nominate the visionary leaders who are setting new standards in the industry.
Product-Led Rising Star
This category honors the up-and-coming talent in the product world. If you know someone early in their career who is already making waves and showing immense potential, this is their time to shine. Let's recognize the future leaders of the product-led movement.
Product Operations Rising Star
Spotlighting the next generation of operational talent, this award celebrates those who are quickly rising through the ranks. They're innovative, proactive, and already making significant contributions to their teams. Let's give a shoutout to the rising stars who are redefining product operations.
Product-Led Team of the Year
Is your team a powerhouse of innovation and collaboration? This award goes to the product team that has achieved remarkable success through teamwork, creativity, and strategic execution. Share your team's story and the incredible impact you've made together.
Product Operations Team of the Year
Meet the team that makes product success look effortless. This award celebrates the group of product ops pros who kept initiatives running smoothly, streamlined processes, and drove measurable impact across the organization. Let’s give a standing ovation to the team that powers products and elevates everyone around them!
Product Launch of the Year
Celebrating the visionary who turned an idea into impact! This award honors the individual who led a product launch with strategy, creativity, and drive - overcoming challenges, rallying teams, and delivering results that matter.
Let’s celebrate the best of the best at the Product-Led Alliance 2025 Awards!
The judging criteria
We're looking for exceptional candidates who exemplify excellence in product. The ideal recipients of these prestigious awards will demonstrate:
- Leadership and innovation across the product spectrum, from leadership to innovation - we want to see those who are driving positive change in the industry.
- Tangible results and measurable impact. We want to see hard data showcasing achievements such as revenue growth, increased user satisfaction, effective collaboration, improved processes, or successful team empowerment initiatives.
- Peer recognition and endorsements. Compelling testimonials from colleagues that highlight the nominee's outstanding qualities and contributions will significantly strengthen their candidacy.
- Unique qualities or achievements that set the nominee apart from their peers and demonstrate their exceptional value to all things product.
We encourage you to provide comprehensive details that paint a vivid picture of why you or your nominee deserves this recognition. The more compelling evidence you can provide, the stronger the application will be.
Terms and FAQs
What makes a strong nomination?
Nominations with clear, data-driven reasoning and concrete examples are more likely to stand out.
Does length matter?
Quality matters more than word count. A concise, well-evidenced nomination is more effective than a long one.
How are nominations judged?
Our internal panel of experts carefully reviews every submission. They take a fair, balanced, and comprehensive look at all entries before deciding on a shortlist and winners.
Who can submit a nomination?
The short answer is, well - anyone! You can either self-nominate or have someone else to nominate you/your team.
What happens after I submit?
Once nominations close you’ll get a confirmation confirming we’re received your nomination. After the close date, our judging panel will review submissions, publish the shortlist, and announce the overall winners during the awards live broadcast listed above.
Is there a deadline?
Yes, ensure you are submitting your nomination between the dates listed above. Late nominations will not be considered.
