THE ESOP ASSOCIATION
Annual Awards for Communications Excellence
Welcome to the home of the AACE competition!
For decades The Annual Awards for Communications Excellence have recognized the all stars in our community who effectively communicate everything about what it means to be an employee owned company.
Key Dates:
Period Under Review: April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
2025 Entry Deadline: June 1, 2025
Judging will take place in August
Winners will be notified in September
Want to know what it takes to win one of the coveted AACE prizes?
See below for a list of past winners and runners up, along with comments from the judges about these entries.
Previous AACE Video Submissions
Wright Service Corp
Employee ownership at Wright Service Corp.
Air Tractor
Founder Leland Snow created Air Tractor’s ESOP to honor the employees who helped build the company.
Syracuse Label & Surround Printing
Of all the benefits offered at Syracuse Label and Surround Printing—and there are quite a few, including dental, medical, and 401(k)
Wiley|Wilson Ownership Culture
What is ownership culture? Why do employee-owned companies thrive?
