Winners to Be Celebrated During Event in Lisbon on 10 October
The 2025 IBAs received nominations from organisations and individuals in 78 nations and territories.
Winners will be celebrated during a gala banquet at the Corinthia Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal on Friday, 10 October.
More than 3,800 nominations from organisations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Company of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Startup of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Executive of the Year, among others.
Kaizen Ticketing won in the Best Technical Support Solution category for – Computer Services.
Feedback from the judging panel included
Kaizen presents a strong and practical solution tailored to the specific needs of football clubs, with clear business impact, measurable results, and great customer satisfaction.
This is a robust digital ticketing platform that has been widely adopted by English football clubs. With a large and growing customer base, the solution clearly addresses a market need and does so effectively.
Among its many advantages, the ability to cross-sell club merchandise stands out as particularly valuable for clubs. The team’s vision to expand into the Premier League and other leagues is both ambitious and well-aligned with market trends.
“There is no point in having a great product if you can’t deliver the support to match,” said Kaizen Managing Director David Lynam. “Our team go above and beyond for the clubs we work with daily. I’m glad to see that recognised by the judges – the team should be extremely proud of their work.”
Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 250 executives worldwide, who participated in the judging process in May – July.
“The 2025 International Business Awards have set a new benchmark for excellence,” said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. “Our winners have demonstrated remarkable ambition and achievement in reaching their goals. We congratulate them on their well-earned recognition and look forward to honoring them on stage in Lisbon on 10 October.”
Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
