IBA Hall of Fame

🏆 Top 20 Business Advisory Leaders of 2025

Presented by the Institute of Business Advisors™

Each year, the Institute of Business Advisors (IBA) proudly recognizes 20 exceptional professionals who exemplify excellence in business advisory, strategic insight, and client impact across industries.

The Top 20 Business Advisory Leaders of 2025 celebrates those who serve as trusted business advisors—whether as consultants, CPAs, fractional executives, attorneys, or firm leaders. These honorees are not only experts in their fields—they are strategic thinkers helping businesses grow, adapt, and thrive.

🌟 What Is the IBA Recognition Program?

This exclusive annual spotlight honors 20 standout professionals making a measurable difference through business advisory services. Honorees are profiled in the IBA Hall of Fame and promoted across IBA platforms to showcase their leadership, vision, and impact.

đź’Ľ Honorees Receive:

✅ Official recognition as one of IBA’s Top 20 Business Advisory Leaders of 2025
âś… Professional feature on the IBA Hall of Fame page, including:
• Headshot
• Brief professional bio
• Words of wisdom or favorite quote
• Link to firm, personal website, or LinkedIn

âś… Digital Award Badge for LinkedIn, websites, and marketing materials
✅ Social Media Spotlight via IBA’s official channels
âś… Email Newsletter Feature to a myriad of business professionals
âś… Press Release Template to announce their recognition
âś… Printable Certificate of Achievement (suitable for framing)

All included with a one-time administrative and recognition fee of $399.

🔍 Who Should Be Honored?

This award is ideal for individuals who:

  • Deliver strategic guidance to businesses in any sector
  • Serve clients as consultants, CPAs, advisors, attorneys, or fractional leaders
  • Have made a notable impact through innovation, mentorship, leadership, or growth
  • Are committed to excellence in business acumen and advisory services

đź“ť How to Be Considered

Submit a quick nomination or application form to be reviewed by the IBA selection panel.
You may nominate yourself or another professional. Selected honorees will be notified and invited to participate. Please email the IBA at contact@theiba.org.

Recognition becomes official once profile materials are submitted and the $399 recognition fee is received.

đź“… Key Dates:

  • Nomination Deadline: July 2025
  • Honorees Announced: August 2025 (estimate)
  • Hall of Fame Published: September 2025 (estimate)

đź’¬ Leave a Legacy. Build Your Brand. Be Recognized.

Join the ranks of elite business advisors celebrated for their leadership, strategy, and client impact.
Your insights matter. Your work deserves recognition.