"Being named a Top Consultant is a rare and highly coveted distinction," said Michael A. Webb, Director of Consulting Magazine. "Each year, these honorees exemplify trusted advisory at its best—leadership, expertise, and the ability to inspire transformation in their organizations and the industry."
Reflecting the evolving nature of consulting and its global scope, the 2026 program expands its recognition with new and refined categories, including a dedicated international track.
What's new for 2026
The expanded 2026 categories sharpen the program's focus on the capabilities driving client value today—AI and analytics, cybersecurity, sustainability and cross-border execution—while still honoring the hallmarks of great consulting: innovation, stewardship and measurable impact. These categories now more relevantly elevate those practitioners across industries, regions and levels of complexity.
Individual Excellence in:
- Strategy & Transformation
- Technology & Digital Consulting
- Analytics & AI Innovation
- Operational & Process Consulting
- Talent & Workforce Transformation
- Pro Bono & Social Impact
- ESG & Sustainability
- Thought Leadership & Intellectual Capital
- Industry-Specialization
- Cybersecurity & Risk Technology
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Data Ethics & Responsible AI
- Lifetime Achievement
- Global & Cross-Border Advisory
- Asia-Pacific Advisory
- EMEA Advisory
- Latin America Advisory
- Emerging Market Advisory
- International Project Leadership
- Nominations open: Dec. 8, 2025
- Nominations close: Feb. 26, 2026
- Awards dinner and thought leadership programming: June 2026, New York City
Nominations are now open
We look forward to celebrating the individuals setting the highest standards for excellence in consulting at our June 2026 awards dinner and thought leadership programming in New York City. Submit your nominations, review categories and criteria, view FAQs, and prior honorees at the links below.
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