Following last year's success, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai is now accepting applications for the 2026 Future Leaders Awards to recognize young professionals for their leadership qualities and achievements.


Show your current and future employers that you're a trailblazer in China's business community! Apply for the Chamber's Future Leaders Awards and showcase your achievements as a young professional.


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We are offering THREE award categories this year. Click here ​for more details.


  1. FUTURE LEADER AWARD — CORPORATE (Aged 40 and under)
  2. FUTURE LEADER AWARD — SMALL & MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES/ENTREPRENEUR (Aged 40 and under)
  3. EMERGING LEADER AWARD (Aged 25 and under)



Click "Register"​ to fill out the free online application form.

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026


TIMELINES:

  • Applications Open: August 31
  • Applications Close: October 16
  • Judging Period: October 26 – November 20
  • Winners Announced & Awards Ceremony: December 2


Past Future Leaders Awards Recap & Winner Stories:


The Future Leaders Awards are supported by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai's Future Leaders Committee.