Apollo.io Wins 2025 Gold Stevie® Award for Sales Technology Partner of the Year🥇

Apollo.io is fundamentally changing how small and medium-sized businesses approach sales — and our commitment to the small business owner, founder, and dreamer hasn’t gone unnoticed. 

We are thrilled to announce that Apollo has won a Gold Stevie® Award in the sales solution provider category at the 19th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

More specifically, Apollo was  named Sales Technology Partner of the Year for our submission on “Democratizing Go-To-Market Sales Software for the Underserved SMB Market.” The judges highlighted our unique position in a highly competitive industry. 

One judge noted:

“This application showcases Apollo.io as a true innovator in SaaS, disrupting the sales tech ecosystem with intuitive, cost-effective solutions tailored for SMBs. In a challenging market, Apollo is thriving, doubling headcount and empowering businesses to streamline workflows while driving remarkable results. With cutting-edge tools like AI-powered automation and multi-source enrichment, Apollo.io is setting a new standard for growth and accessibility in the industry. This is a standout application worthy of recognition.”

What are the Stevie Awards?

The Stevie Awards honor outstanding businesses and professionals for their achievements and impact in sales and customer service. 

Spanning nine global business awards programs including the American Business Awards® and International Business Awards®, this year's competition evaluated 2,100 nominations from 45 countries. Approximately 39%of nominees, including industry leaders like AT&T, Adobe, and SAP, were honored by a panel of 176 international judges on the following seven specialized juries. 

The award winners will be celebrated at a gala on April 10, 2025, at the New York Marriott Marquis, featuring over 400 professionals. A complete list of Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners is available here if you want to take a peek.

Why Apollo.io Stood Out

Over the past year, Apollo has been ruthlessly investing in the product, specifically in ways that leverage AI to help sales teams prospect, engage, and close deals more efficiently. 

Apollo uses AI insights, automation, and CRM integrations to streamline the sales process. The judges praised the software’s ability to boost conversion rates and accelerate sales pipelines, distinguishing Apollo.io as a leader in sales automation for small and mid-sized businesses.

Tim Zheng, CEO of Apollo.io, shared his excitement about the award:

“Winning a Gold Stevie Award is an incredible validation of our mission to democratize sales technology for small and medium-sized businesses. At Apollo, we've always believed that innovative, powerful sales tools shouldn't be reserved for enterprise giants. This award reaffirms our dedication to empowering SMBs with affordable, cutting-edge technology that levels the playing field and helps smaller businesses compete and grow. We're not just building software; we're creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes to unlock their full potential."

Looking Ahead

Winning this Gold Stevie Award affirms our commitment to democratizing sales technology — and this is just the beginning. You can be sure that tomorrow Apollo’s capabilities will be even more empowering to businesses (of all sizes) than it is today.