Best Workplaces for Innovators Awards Reception

All honorees and applicants are invited to join us for this exclusive reception, which will include:

A professional team photo to commemorate your achievement and mark this milestone in style
Honorees will receive a special commemorative trophy (one per company)
A celebratory toast led by Fast Company Senior Editor Jay Woodruff
Select honorees taking the stage to share brief remarks and inspiration
Signature cocktails and elevated hors d’oeuvres served throughout the evening
Networking with trailblazing innovators and industry leaders from across the Fast Company community

Come raise a glass to your hard work, bold ideas, and the impact you’re making. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Want to make the most of your recognition? Best Workplaces for Innovators honorees can purchase a Festival Pass to unlock a premium experience at the Fast Company Innovation Festival, including exclusive honoree-only perks:

Kick off your week with a welcome breakfast at Fast Company headquarters—connect with fellow honorees and meet our editorial team
Enjoy a curated session track, designed around your award category and workplace innovation
Celebrate your recognition at the Best Workplaces for Innovators Reception—free with an Ultimate Innovator Pass, or available at 50% off with a General Access, All-Access, or Priority All-Access festival pass.

Please note: The welcome breakfast and curated session track are only available when you purchase a Festival Pass bundled with a Reception ticket and are not included with Reception-only tickets.

Secure your Pass to join us for an unforgettable week of inspiration, connection, and celebration alongside today’s leading innovators.

Single tickets
Group tickets

Get the Award Reception Ticket at 50% off when bundled with your Priority All-Access Festival Pass! Includes all the benefits of the Best Workplaces for Innovators Reception, plus:

Priority All-Access Festival Pass (Festival regular rate of $1,799 through August 15, 2025)
Innovation Festival welcome breakfast at Fast Company headquarters on Monday, September 15 to kick off your festival week
Networking with your peers and the Fast Company editorial team
Curated session track at festival

Includes 10 Award Reception Tickets (at 50% off) and 10 Festival All-Access Passes, plus:
- Welcome breakfast at Fast Company headquarters on Monday, September 15 to kick off your festival week for each person
- Curated design session track at festival
Reception and All-Access Pass must be used by the same person (Festival group regular rate of $1,299 through August 15, 2025)
Must purchase 10 tickets to receive the discounted group rate
The lowest available rate per ticket. Additional Team Members $1,573

Best Workplaces for Innovators Awards Reception

THE HONOREE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

Ticket options

Reception Ticket

Festival All-Access Pass & Reception Ticket

Festival Priority All-Access Pass & Reception Ticket

Group Reception Ticket Package (10 Tickets)

Festival All-Access Pass & Reception Group Rate

Best Workplaces for Innovators Awards Reception

THE HONOREE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

Ticket options

Reception Ticket

Festival All-Access Pass & Reception Ticket

Festival Priority All-Access Pass & Reception Ticket

Group Reception Ticket Package (10 Tickets)

Festival All-Access Pass & Reception Group Rate

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