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 2023 list, recognizing the company’s three-year revenue growth of more than 120%. This is the 6th time in its 38-year history that Eriksen has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list.

“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:

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:

• 2023 Common Sense Advisory Top 100 LSPs Global
• 2023 Common Sense Advisory Top 30 LSPs in North America
• 2024 Challenger on the Slator Language Services Provider Index

WBEC Metro New York Done Deals

Each year, WBEC Metro New York, a WBENC regional partner organization, 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.