Awake Window & Door Co. announced it has been ranked No. 2255 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is a ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy.
"Being recognized on the Inc. 5000 is exciting because it's validation that we truly are one of the fastest-growing companies in the country," says Scott Gates, co-founder and CEO of Awake Window & Door Co. "We take particular pride that we've achieved this growth while designing and manufacturing highly engineered products that our customers love. At a time when many of today's fastest-growing businesses are in technology or services, it's especially meaningful to earn this recognition by building products here in the United States."
Awake company info
Founded in 2021 and based in Gilbert, Arizona, Awake Window & Door Co. has achieved 50,604% revenue growth in four years while expanding from 13 employees to more than 100. The company has established itself as a leading manufacturer of premium aluminum window and door systems for luxury residential and commercial projects across North America. Awake's rapid growth has been fueled by a commitment to engineering innovation, rapid product development and American manufacturing, enabling the company to deliver exceptionally minimal sightlines, large-format glazing systems and highly customized solutions that help architects, builders and homeowners push the boundaries of modern design, say company officials.
"Beyond the numbers, what we're most proud of is our social mission," says Gates. "When we started Awake, our goal was for 40% of our workforce to have a justice-involved background. Today, that number is more than 60%. Watching our employees buy their first home, reconnect with their children or simply build a new future after being given a second chance has been the most rewarding part of this journey. Our growth means we're able to create more opportunities for people to transform their lives, and that's a mission our entire team is committed to."
About the list
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
