The 2026 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence

For more than 20 years, the Stevie Awards have been touted as the world's premier business awards, and our newest program sets a global benchmark for technology achievement.

The 3rd annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence is open to individuals, teams, and entire organizations — public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

The Primary Entry Deadline is 14 May. The Final Entry Deadline is 11 June.

From AI to Biotechnology, there are more than 300 categories across 20 technology-industry groupings, including:

✦ Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Technology
✦ Artificial Intelligence
✦ Biotechnology
✦ Business Technology
✦ Construction & Civil Engineering Technology (new for 2026)
✦ Energy Technology

✦ Financial Technology

✦ Green and Clean Technology

✦ Information Technology

✦ Manufacturing Technology

✦ Retail & E-Commerce Technology (new for 2026)

✦ Sports, Fitness & Recreation Technology (new for 2026)

✦ And many others!

Who Should Enter?

✦ Tech Startups
✦ Enterprise IT Teams
✦ SaaS Companies

✦ AI Innovators

✦ Product Leaders

✦ Entrepreneurs

✦ Entire Organizations

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Honoring Technology Leaders Across 70+ Nations

Past winners leverage their Stevie wins to enhance their reputations, secure media coverage, attract top talent, and differentiate themselves in competitive markets.

Every year, startups and small and mid-sized organizations are celebrated alongside Fortune 500 giants like Amazon Web Services, Apple, HCLTech, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Samsung, Cisco, Google, and IBM.

Request your 2026 Entry Kit to learn how to submit nominations for the chance to get recognized and join the ranks of top technology leaders worldwide.

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What Sets Us Apart

Small and large organizations compete on equal footing, with only 30–40% of entrants earning recognition, making each win truly prestigious.
Winners receive a comprehensive resource kit to maximize visibility and celebrate their achievements worldwide, in addition to the opportunity to attend an awards gala event.
Every entry is evaluated by a carefully selected panel of senior executives who volunteer their time to ensure fair, unbiased judging.

WHY ENTER THE STEVIE® AWARDS?

Celebrate Your People, Standout in Your Industry, and Put Your Organization in the Spotlight

Since 2002, the Stevies have honored and generated public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of thousands of organizations and working professionals worldwide.

There are various benefits to submitting nominations to Stevie Awards programs. Whether you’re looking to boost visibility, team morale, or brand credibility, this is recognition that actually moves the needle.

We hope your organization will participate, and look forward to welcoming you into the pantheon of past Stevie Award winners, including Adobe, IBM, Intuit, Lenovo and Samsung, among many others.

Prestige

The Stevies are one of the most coveted and respected honors in the corporate world. The Stevie Award trophies are magnificent - a global symbol of excellence and innovation.

Visibility Across International Markets

Winners are celebrated and recognized during our awards galas, featured across international media, and promoted to a worldwide audience.

Brand Exposure

Stevie Award winners leverage their wins to gain press coverage, boost their organization’s reputation, stand out to clients and competitors, and reach more potential candidates.

Credibility with Customers and Partners

A Stevie win signals excellence to clients and leadership teams, making it easier to earn trust, support, and new opportunities.

Talent Magnet

Past winners use their Stevie recognition to attract top talent. The Stevies present a unique opportunity to showcase the creativity, innovation, and effectiveness of organization-wide achievements, individuals, products, services, and more.

Categories for Any Company Size & Industry

The 2026 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence feature more than 300 categories: 11 or more distinct categories across 23 technology-industry groupings, with a broader set of categories for Information Technology. Explore the categories and submission requirements here.

Gain Valuable Feedback

The Stevie Awards are judged by many of the world's most respected executives, entrepreneurs, and business educators who are hand-selected from thousands of applicants. Entrants have access to all of the judges' comments; that's valuable feedback from and exposure to potential clients, partners, and industry leaders. Read about the judging process here.

Employee Satisfaction

Awards build internal pride and motivation. Winning a Stevie is a cost-effective way to celebrate your team's achievements, thank employees for their efforts, and boost morale.

Benchmarking

The awards are a great way to benchmark your achievements against competitors in your industry. Winning a Stevie Award validates your mission, people, and products, while measuring your success against the competition.

Recognition at a Prestigious Awards Ceremony

This year's Stevie Award winners will be recognized during a gala event in Paris attended by professionals from around the world.

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What Past Stevie Award Winners are Saying

"Winning the gold Stevie Award for Technical Innovation of the Year is an incredible honor for Bongo. It highlights the impact of our AI Score technology in helping organizations evaluate performance at scale. This recognition affirms our mission to close the gap between training and real-world application, enabling organizations to drive measurable business results through skill development."

Josh Kamrath, CEO, Bongo, United States

"Winning a Stevie Award is a proud milestone for our team at Telgoo5. It affirms our commitment to building future-ready telecom solutions that empower MVNOs to launch, scale, and succeed faster than ever before. This recognition fuels our momentum to keep innovating and pushing industry boundaries."

Sandy Mehra, CEO, Telgoo5, United States

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"Receiving the Stevie Lifetime Achievement Award in Artificial Intelligence is a tremendous honor that reflects the innovative spirit and dedication of both myself and my team at Adobe. This recognition motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of AI, creating impactful solutions that drive the future of marketing and business."

Sai Kumar Arava, Manager, Machine Learning & AI, Adobe Systems, United States

"This Stevie Award is a strong testimony to our vision to reshape the retail paradigm with AI-powered retail optimization. Winning the award has given the TCS Optumera™ team great confidence in our investments in areas for retail transformation. We believe this award will be a strong influencer for retailers in partnering with us in their transformation journeys."

Shankar Narayanan, President & Global Head: Retail, CPG, Travel and Hospitality, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

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Winners in the 2026 competition will connect and network with thousands of professionals from leading organizations across the globe at this year's gala celebration on October 28 in Paris, France.

While attendance is not required to win, all winners have the opportunity to give an acceptance speech on stage, receive their Stevie Awards, and get professionally photographed and interviewed on our red carpet. The awards ceremony is live-streamed worldwide.

Every winner receives a suite of promotional tools to showcase their achievements, including winner logos, press release templates, and opportunities to be featured on the Stevie Awards blog, website, and social media channels.

Visit FAQ page for more details about the awards ceremony.

Awards banquet of the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence

October 28, 2026

The Pullman Hotel, Paris, France

Tickets for the awards banquet will go on sale on 22 July, the day on which Stevie® winners* are notified.

*Winners are not obligated to attend the award ceremony or receive their trophies or medals to be deemed Stevie winners.