The Competition

Now in their 22nd edition, the French American Business Awards recognize Excellence, Innovation, and Leadership based in New England and France.

The winner of the Prix VIE – New England will receive a $500 cash prize, generously offered by the French Foreign Trade Advisors (Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur or CCE) in recognition of their outstanding international contribution

We will shortly welcome applications!

Awards Categories

This year again, we are looking to recognize exceptional companies and individuals with the following awards:

Innovation Award
Life Sciences Award
Woman in Business of the Year (under the umbrella of FACCNE's Women in Business forum)
French Entrepreneur Abroad Award
French Gourmet Award
Prix VIE New England
French Tech Boston Company of the Year

Why Join the Competition?

By applying, companies and individuals gain an unparalleled opportunity for exposure among FACCNE’s extensive network, including industry leaders, investors, and executives. The winners will receive:

Recognition at an elegant evening with 150+ leaders and entrepreneurs during the French-American Awards Ceremony..
Increased visibility through FACCNE’s communications and media outreach.
A one-year FACCNE membership, providing exclusive networking and event access.
Special access to FACCNE team and board members, and to our network of C-level executives, investors, and partners.
Opportunity to be nominated for the 2027 CCI France International Awards, offering global recognition.

All the nominations will be seen by dedicated juries.

Requirements

Having a connection to France (French leadership, employees, branch office in France…)
Presence in the New England market, either through an established company or the continuous presence of employees.

- The competition is FREE TO ENTER
- You don't have to be a member of FACCNE to apply.
- Members of the FACCNE Board are not allowed to apply.

In addition, each year FACCNE enters the eligible FAB Awards winners in the Annual Trophees, organized by CCI France International. The awards are presented at a prestigious ceremony and gala dinner in Paris, under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron, offering major international visibility in the French economic press. The 2027 Trophees of CCI France International will be in June 2027. Past winners include Moderna and Pathmaker Neurosystems Inc.

If you have any questions regarding the competition or the purchase of individual tickets, please contact Ludivine Wolczik, FACCNE’s Executive Director at contact(@)faccne.org.

If you have any questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Maud Albrieux-Hollaender at event@faccne.org.