ZenBusiness®, the all-in-one platform and trusted partner providing small business owners with peace of mind, tools, services, and expert guidance they need to confidently start, run, and grow a successful business, has been honored with a Silver Stevie® Award in the Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year - Technology Industries category in the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The Front-Line Customer Service Team category recognizes the achievements of service teams that directly engage customers.

The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world’s top honors for customer service, contact center, business development and sales professionals. The Stevie Awards organizes nine of the world’s leading business awards programs, also including the prestigious American Business Awards^® and International Business Awards®. Winners were announced during a gala event attended by more than 400 professionals from around the world at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, April 12.

The ZenBusiness customer service and sales teams, numbering over 240, are the powerhouse dedicated to excellence and trusted partnership. They embody everything ZenBusiness stands for: innovation, collaboration, and relentless dedication to problem-solving. These teams are at the heart of our operations, engaging directly with small business owners from the very beginning of their journey, ensuring each step is taken with confidence and support.

“Winning this Stevie® is a nod to our incredible team who prove every day that in the age of AI, the human element is not just nice—it’s essential,” says CEO Ross Buhrdorf. “Their commitment to service excellence really makes us stand out from the crowd. This accolade is as much theirs as it is a beacon for what’s possible when you put people first. Here’s to more innovation, more growth, and more human connections that help our customers build entrepreneurial dreams into tangible realities.”

More than 2,300 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry, in 44 nations and territories, were considered in this year’s competition. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 200 professionals worldwide on seven specialized judging committees. Entries were considered in more than 90 categories for customer service and contact center achievements, including Contact Center of the Year, Award for Innovation in Customer Service, and Customer Service Department of the Year; more than 60 categories for sales and business development achievements, ranging from Senior Sales Executive of the Year to Sales Training or Business Development Executive of the Year to Sales Department of the Year; and categories to recognize new products, services, and solution providers.

“The high scores given the winning nominations in this year’s competition are evidence of the high levels of achievement portrayed in them,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. “We join with the judges and all members of the Stevie Awards community in congratulating and celebrating the winners for their accomplishments.”

Details about the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service and the list of Stevie winners in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Sales.

About ZenBusiness

ZenBusiness® is committed to unleashing the entrepreneur in everybody. We have the tools, expertise, and educational programs to help you Own What’s Yours.™ Our platform of interconnected products makes it easy to start, run, and grow your business. Whether you're just starting out, taking the first steps, or ready to scale up, our expert team guides you along a proven path to success with ease and confidence. Over half a million people have turned to ZenBusiness for their entrepreneurial journey. For more information, visit www.zenbusiness.com and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

About The Stevie® Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the new Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. More than 1,000 professionals around the world participate in the Stevie Awards judging process each year. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

Sponsors of the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service include Sales Partnerships, Inc., Support Services Group, and ValueSelling Associates, Inc.

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