Interpreters Unlimited Wins Gold for Service Excellence in Best in Biz Awards 2025

Interpreters Unlimited (IU), a San Diego based family owned language service provider specializing in foreign language interpretation, American Sign Language and document translation, has been awarded Gold in the Small or Medium Business Service of the Year category in Best in Biz Awards 2025, the only independent business awards program judged exclusively by prominent reporters and editors from top tier media outlets in North America.

This marks a very proud moment for the longtime leader in language access solutions, further solidifying its place among the most innovative and impactful service providers in the country. This year's awards drew entries from thousands of organizations, from rising startups to global household names, making IU's Gold recognition one of the most competitive and meaningful achievements in the program's 15 year history.

Best in Biz judges praised company growth, innovation, and community impact, noting that winners in this milestone year exemplified not just strong business performance, but a clear and measurable positive influence on clients, employees, and the communities they serve.

IU's selection as the top service provider in the Small or Medium Business Service of the Year category reflects a remarkable stretch of accomplishments spanning 2024 and 2025. The company expanded into nearly a dozen new cities and counties, secured contracts with three new state governments, added four major school districts, and earned new partnerships with federal and military agencies nationwide. IU also launched a robust Language Access Plan service line to help public agencies meet evolving equity, compliance, and accessibility requirements.

The company's hybrid Human + AI translation model, developed in partnership with Diya Health and supported by new OPI, VRI, and AI leadership, has improved speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency, helping clients deliver language access more effectively during a time of rising demand and limited budgets.

The past two years have also brought other notable recognition. IU was named one of America's Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and earned a place on Slator's Language Service Provider Index Top 100 list in both 2024 and 2025. Locally, IU leaders and staff were honored by the San Diego Business Journal across several categories, including Fastest Growing Companies, CEO of the Year Finalist, and Leaders of Influence in Advertising, PR & Marketing.

Beyond business achievements, Interpreters Unlimited continues to place philanthropy at the center of its identity. The company supports a wide range of nonprofit partners, from PATH (People Assisting The Homeless), Survivors of Torture International, and Endangered Species International to Junior Achievement, Ronald McDonald House, and Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center. IU also contributes an extraordinary amount of complimentary language services each year, including its long standing role providing multilingual access for the NORAD Tracks Santa Program. For 2025, IU is expanding its real time interpreter access from 8-9 major languages to over 200 languages for the entire 24 hour Christmas Eve phone hotline event, making it more accessible than ever.

"We are incredibly proud to receive Gold in Best in Biz Awards 2025," said IU CEO Shamus Sayed. "This award reflects the heart of who we are, an organization built on service, responsibility, and a commitment to making communication accessible for every person we touch. Our team shows up every day with purpose, and this recognition belongs to each of them."

This 15th annual Best in Biz Awards was judged by writers and editors from top tier publications including Forbes, Inc., Associated Press, Consumer Affairs, New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, and Wired. Their independent evaluation process remains one of the most respected in the awards landscape.

A full list of Best in Biz Awards 2025 Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners can be found at: www.bestinbizawards.com/2025-winners

For more information about Interpreters Unlimited and its full suite of language solutions, visit www.interpreters.com or call 800-726-9891.

Interpreters Unlimited
8943 Calliandra Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
Press Contact: Marc Westray
marc.westray@interpreters.com

The IU Group of companies include: Interpreters Unlimited, Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Albors & Alnet, Arkansas Spanish Interpreters and Translators, and IU GlobeLink, LLC, and are headquartered in San Diego, California as a minority-owned company. IU Group is committed to providing equal opportunity in the work environment with its diverse team to aid in supplying linguistic and cultural interpretation services to clients nationwide. A combined 70 years in the industry has demonstrated a surplus of leadership and best practices, which has helped establish its respected role in the language services community. Its services include interpretation, document translation and non-emergency medical transportation.

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