SILICON VALLEY, Calif., June 26, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Frost & Sullivan Institute is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition, honoring organizations that are setting new benchmarks for business leadership by tackling some of the world's most critical challenges.

This recognition celebrates enterprises that have successfully aligned innovation, sustainable growth, and positive societal impact, demonstrating that long-term business success is strengthened by a commitment to creating meaningful change. The award recognizes companies whose forward-thinking strategies and solutions are helping shape a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future.

The 2026 honorees exemplify a new model of leadership in which purpose and performance are deeply interconnected. Across industries including renewable energy, climate adaptation, healthcare, cybersecurity, digital access, education, sustainable infrastructure, and resource management, these organizations are delivering scalable solutions that address complex global needs. Through technological innovation, responsible stewardship, and effective execution, they are generating measurable benefits for communities, economies, and industries while advancing sustainable growth. Their achievements reflect the growing expectation that organizations create value not only for shareholders, but for society.

"The recipients of the Visionary Growth Leadership Recognition illustrate how innovation and impact have become essential drivers of sustainable growth," said David Frigstad, Executive Director of the Frost & Sullivan Institute. "By addressing critical global challenges with purpose, agility, and strategic vision, these organizations are redefining what leadership looks like in today's world. Their accomplishments demonstrate that enduring market success is built upon resilience, responsible growth, and the ability to deliver measurable value to stakeholders and society alike."

Award recipients were selected through Frost & Sullivan Institute's comprehensive research and evaluation framework. Analysts assessed organizations across key impact pillars, including Healthcare, Human Rights, Economics, Environment, Education, Security, and Infrastructure. The evaluation focused on each organization's capacity to develop and implement innovative solutions that drive meaningful progress while creating lasting value at both industry and societal levels.

The Frost & Sullivan Institute extends its heartfelt congratulations to the following recipients of the 2026 Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition and applauds their continued commitment to advancing innovation, sustainable development, and positive global impact.

• Devon Energy
• Globant
• Mastercard
• Adani Green Energy
• Axon Enterprise
• NVIDIA Corporation
• ServiceNow
• Applied Materials
• DB Schenker
• Rede D'Or São Luiz
• ReNew Power
• AutoZone
• DSV
• Fawry
• PTC
• Trane Technologies
• e.l.f. Beauty
• Visa
• Nucor Corporation
• PagSeguro
• Palo Alto Networks
• Samsara
• Uniqlo (Fast Retailing)
• UnitedHealth Group
• Waste Connections
• dLocal
• Teledyne Technologies
• Straumann Group
• Tetra Tech
• Xylem
• Kingspan Group
• Lululemon Athletica
• Spotify
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals

About Frost & Sullivan Institute

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