Every organization has unique achievements worth celebrating. Whatever your organization wants to be recognized for, there is a Stevie Awards competition and category(s) for it! From individual professionals and teams to departments and company-wide accomplishments, each of our nine awards programs feature dozens of categories recognizing excellence across every facet of work life.
With so many entry options, one of the most common questions we hear is: “Where do I start?” Our first piece of advice to entrants is to first decide what you want recognition for. Is it a standout individual, a new product or service, a successful implementation, or perhaps a marketing campaign, website, podcast, or sustainability initiative? Once you’ve identified the achievement, you can narrow in on the competition, then the category group, and then the specific category that’s the best fit.
This blog highlights technology-related awards categories in the 2026 (20th annual) Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the world’s top honors for customer service, contact centers, sales, and business development. If your organization isn’t eligible for this program, don’t worry-- you can explore categories in any of our eight other competitions by requesting the appropriate Entry Kit found on the right-hand side of this blog, or here. Our Entry Kits provide submission requirements for each category, entry preparation tips, entry fees, and deadlines.
Technology Categories in the 2026 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service feature over 150 categories honoring customer service, contact center, business development, and sales professionals, teams, and departments. They also include awards for new products, services, and solution providers supporting these functions. Whether your organization is part of the technology industry or you’re simply looking to showcase a technology-driven achievement, there's a category for you in this year's competition.
Sales Individual Categories - Technology Related:
Sales Team Categories for Technology Industries and Professionals:
Sales Achievement Categories - Technology Related:
Sales Distinction Categories - Technology Related:
Customer Service & Contact Center Individual Categories- Technology Related:
Customer Service & Contact Center Team Categories- Technology Related:
Customer Service & Contact Center Achievement Categories- Technology Related:
Customer Service Department Categories - Technology Related:
AI & Digital Transformation Categories (New for 2026):
Customer Service Individual
Customer Service Team
Customer Service Achievement
Sales Individual
Sales Team
AI-Driven Sales Enablement Team of the Year
Sales Achievement
Business Development Category for Technology:
Solutions & Implementations Categories
These categories recognize sales, business development, contact center, and customer service-related products, services, and implementations since July 1, 2023. Choose from over 50 categories for any Sales or Service Solution - from AI-Powered Sales or Service Solutions, to Sustainable Tech Solutions for Sales & Services, listed on this page.
Solution Provider Categories:
Thought Leadership Categories- Technology Related:
Best Use of Thought Leadership in Digital Transformation - new category for 2026. Recognizing individuals or organizations whose insights and content have influenced or guided strategic digital change in sales or customer service since July 1 2023.
Not sure which category is right for your nomination?
Email help@stevieawards.com to schedule a complimentary call with our Founder, Michael Gallagher. Receive no-obligation feedback and guidance on choosing the best competitions and categories to enter.
📆Please note: The final Entry Deadline is January 14. This deadline will NOT be extended.
Ready to Enter? Request Your Entry Kit
Request your entry kit by completing the form below to view the full list of categories, entry fees, and helpful information to prepare nominations in the 2026 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
More About the Stevie Awards
Since 2002, the Stevie® Awards have honored and generated public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of thousands of organizations and working professionals worldwide. Often dubbed the "Oscars of Business," our premier business awards are conferred across nine competitions*, each with its own focus (region or industry), list of categories, and schedule. Thousands of organizations in more than 70 nations take part in the Stevie® Awards nomination process each year. Together, our competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations annually from global leaders like DHL, IBM, and Toyota, to fast-growing small and mid-sized businesses.
The Stevie Awards are judged by many of the world's most respected executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business educators. Entrants have access to all of the judges' comments about their entries, an invaluable resource. About 30–40% of entries receive recognition annually, with winners taking home the coveted Stevie Award trophy. Learn more about the judging and awards process here.
*The nine Stevie Awards competitions include The American Business Awards®, the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.