Named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and ranked among the world’s top 100 language service providers by CSA Research
Awards and Recognition
Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
The prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, celebrates the fastest-growing privately held businesses in America. Eriksen was named to the 2024 list, marking the 7th time in its 38-year history that Eriksen has appeared on the Inc. 5000.
“I am thrilled to be honored by Inc. as one of the 5000 fastest-growing companies. Eriksen Translations is rooted in a love of language and a drive to help people of all backgrounds communicate,” states Vigdis Eriksen, Founder & CEO. “It’s an honor to work with people who share my vision. I attribute our growth to my amazing team – the most talented linguists in the industry and a driven staff that is laser focused on providing our clients with the best possible service.”
Industry Recognition
Eriksen is consistently recognized by language industry organizations as a leading Language Services Provider (LSP). We are included on the following lists:
- 2024 CSA Research Top 100 LSPs Global
- 2024 CSA Research Top 30 LSPs in North America
- 2024 Challenger on the Slator Language Services Provider Index
WBE Certified
Eriksen Translations has been 100% independently woman owned and operated since its founding in 1986. The company is certified as a woman-owned business enterprise (WBE) by the following organizations:
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – certificate
- New York City – certificate
- New York State – certificate
- New Jersey – certificate
- Port Authority of NY & NJ
Vigdis Eriksen Named to 2024 WPO Women2Watch List
In 2024, Vigdis Eriksen was named to the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) Women2Watch list. Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, this award celebrates the fastest-growing, women-owned and -led businesses from among WPO’s global membership.
WBEC Metro New York Done Deals
Each year, Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) Metro New York holds the Done Deals Challenge competition to celebrate and publicize business conducted between WBEs and WBEC Metro NY corporate sponsors, as well as the public sector. Since 2006, Eriksen has received twelve awards, attesting to the company’s leadership as a woman-owned business and the strong relationships forged with clients.
Vigdis Eriksen Named to 2023 Brooklyn Power List
In December 2023, Vigdis Eriksen was named to the Schneps Media Brooklyn Power List. This award celebrates Brooklyn’s most influential figures, underscoring their commitment, impact, and influence in the community.
Vigdis Eriksen IWEC Award Winner
The International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge Foundation (IWEC Foundation) provides market intelligence, networking, educational, and mentoring opportunities for successful women business owners. In 2014, Vigdis Eriksen was honored as an IWEC awardee at the annual IWEC Conference held in Stockholm, Sweden. Vigdis was among 32 women from around the world who were recognized for their achievements in business development, revenue, market penetration, and innovation.
Business Owner’s Council Best Company Culture Award
The Business Owners Council was a membership organization for entrepreneurs that created opportunities for council members to discuss business strategies with other engaged, proactive business owners. In 2016, Eriksen received the Business Owner’s Council’s top award for Best Company Culture, presented at the organization’s End of Year Bash and Member Awards Dinner.