Arab Excellence Award 2026

Submit a nomination

رشّحوا من يستحقّ التكريم

Nominations for the second edition are open until November 30, 2026. Choose a category below. Each form takes only a few minutes.Nominations for the second edition closed on November 30, 2026. Thank you to everyone who took part.

Nominations close November 30, 202611:59 PM Central Time
Nominations are closed

Thank you to everyone who took part. Public voting opens on December 7, 2026 on the award page.

Individual Excellence, Arab Excellence Award 2026
5 honorees

Individual Excellence

For Arab-American individuals whose leadership, innovation and dedication have made a lasting difference in St. Louis.

  • Community leadership and service
  • Professional excellence and innovation
  • Cultural preservation and education
  • Youth mentorship and development
  • Humanitarian and social impact
Nominate an individual
Business Excellence, Arab Excellence Award 2026
3 honorees

Business Excellence

For Arab-owned businesses, shops and restaurants that enrich Greater St. Louis through exceptional service, innovation and community engagement.

  • Business excellence and customer service
  • Community engagement and support
  • Innovation and growth
  • Cultural authenticity and representation
  • Economic impact and job creation
Nominate a business

Tips for a strong nomination

The committee can only judge what you share. A few details make all the difference.

  • Be specific

    Share concrete achievements, dates and examples rather than general praise.

  • Show the impact

    Explain who has benefited and how the nominee has made a difference in the community.

  • Add links

    Websites, articles, social pages or reviews help the committee learn more.

  • Check contact details

    The committee may reach out to you or to the nominee with questions.

What happens after you nominate

Read the full rules on the award page.

  1. 1Open nowClosed

    Nominations

    Until November 30, 2026

    Anyone can nominate an Arab-American individual or an Arab-owned business. Self-nominations are welcome.

  2. 2Up next

    Committee review

    December 1–6, 2026

    An independent committee reviews every nomination and selects the finalists in each category.

  3. 3Opens December 7

    Public voting

    December 7–31, 2026

    The community votes for its favorite finalists, once per category, with a verified email address.

  4. 4Save the date

    Awards ceremony

    Early 2027

    The 5 individual and 3 business honorees are celebrated. Date and venue to be announced.

Questions about your nomination?

Our team is happy to help. Write to us or give us a call.

contact@accstl.org (314) 717-1244 Arab Cultural Center, St. Louis, Missouri