Fast Company just announced its 6th Annual Fast 50 challenge, a worldwide search for ordinary people doing extraordinary things. The goal is to remind the world of all the good that’s created when passionate people with big ideas and strong convictions are determined to make a difference.

Each year, the challenge generates thousands of entries and tens of thousands of comments from around the world, and results in high-profile recognition of 50 leaders, innovators, and technology pioneers.

Fast Company is looking for unsung heroes and rising stars among its readers: senior executives, in-the-trenches team leaders, engineers, marketers, and other high-impact players from all kinds of backgrounds. Click here to read the winning entries from past Fast 50 readers’ challenges.

This year’s focus is on the most innovative companies in the world. Who do you think are the incubators of genius and the nurturers of creativity? Nominate exceptional businesses, now through April 15.

Could your company be one of the Fast 50?

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