AMCHAM Korea Business Alliance Awards
What It’s All About
The AMCHAM Korea Business Alliance Awards will launch on September 17, 2026, to recognize the companies and leaders shaping the future of U.S.–Korea economic collaboration. The awards celebrate pathfinders across key industries who are strengthening bilateral business ties, making long-term investments, and driving meaningful impact in both markets.
As AMCHAM Korea’s first-ever awards program, the Business Alliance Awards will debut with five categories, with plans to expand in future years. The 2026 launch is especially meaningful as it coincides with a major milestone in U.S. history – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This provides an opportunity to also highlight the enduring partnership between Korea and the United States.
At its core, the Business Alliance Awards honor companies and individuals who:
Advance cross-border trade and investment
Build resilient, future-ready industries
Strengthen people-to-people and business-to-business connections
Demonstrate long-term commitment to the U.S.–Korea economic alliance
Self-nominations and third-party nominations are welcome.
2026 Award Categories
1. U.S.–Korea Business Alliance Award
2. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leadership
3. Technology & Digital Innovation
4. “Invest in Korea” Leadership Award (Individual)
5. “Invest in America” Leadership Award (Individual)
Together, these categories recognize outstanding leadership, innovation, and investment that deepen bilateral cooperation and shared growth.
Who Can Be Nominated
The AMCHAM Business Alliance Awards include both company and individual leadership awards.
Self-nominations are permitted
Nominations may highlight company achievements and impact
For individual awards, nominations must focus on the direct contributions & leadership of the nominated individual
Nominees must be AMCHAM Korea members at the time of nomination*
* Exceptions may apply for Korean companies nominated for the U.S.–Korea Business Alliance Award, provided their U.S. partner company is an AMCHAM Korea member.
Judging Criteria
Nominations will be reviewed by expert judging panels in each category, based on achievements demonstrated during: January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Judges will evaluate:
1. Level of achievement and relevance to the award category
2. Innovation and leadership, including new ideas and problem-solving
3. Contribution to the U.S.–Korea economic alliance
4. Alignment with the Spirit of the AMCHAM Business Alliance Awards
Event Details
WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (KST)
WHERE: To be announced (AMCHAM premium member hotel in Seoul)
Event How to Apply
Nomination forms will be available three (3) months prior to the event, starting June 1, 2026.
