Equity 100™ Launches to Redefine Leadership Recognition with a Global, Values-Driven Lens

CISO Editorial
Aug 8
2 min read

August 2025 – Global: In a landmark move to reshape how leadership is recognized in business, SoftwareVerdict today announced the official launch of Equity 100™ – Global Leadership Awards. The initiative honors 100 exceptional CEOs, founders, and business owners from across retail, manufacturing, distribution, and service sectors who are embedding equity, sustainability, and people-first thinking into the very fabric of their companies.

The award is supported by strategic partners including the Digital Strategy Institute and TopCISO, with sponsorship from Searchruby and Granulon, signaling a cross-sector commitment to responsible leadership in action.

"Most awards chase scale or spotlight. Equity 100™ celebrates intent — and the kind of leadership that prioritizes people, principles, and long-term value over noise," said Andrew Jackson, Executive Director at SoftwareVerdict."This is a platform for leaders who are quietly reshaping the future — not by chasing headlines, but by making equity a core business muscle."

Built on Five Pillars of Modern Leadership

Equity 100™ evaluates nominees on five core pillars:

Fairness & Inclusion
Sustainable Value Creation
People-First Leadership
Ethical Innovation
Societal & Stakeholder Impact

These pillars reflect a shift in global leadership priorities — moving away from extractive success metrics and toward purpose-aligned, stakeholder-driven growth.

A Global, Rolling Recognition Model

Unlike conventional awards tied to calendar-based events, Equity 100™ follows a rolling recognition model. Leaders are honored throughout the year after being evaluated by a jury panel representing business strategy, corporate ethics, and sustainability domains.

There are no nomination fees. Any eligible leader can self-nominate or be recommended by peers, partners, or employees.

Who Should Apply

The award is open to:

CEOs and founders of businesses of any size
Business owners from all industries including retail, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and technology
Leaders creating value with fairness at the core of their operational model

Nominations are currently open via the official website

Visit the website Equity 100

About the Organizers

SoftwareVerdict is a global B2B software and strategy platform focused on executive decision-making, thought leadership, and recognition. Its initiatives include the ITL Awards, TrueView Research, and the Workforce 2025 series.