Awards for Startups
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Awards for Startups
ACM A.M. Turing Award
ACM's highest distinction, often called the 'Nobel Prize in Computing' — a $1 million award given annually since 1966 for major contributions of lasting importance to computing.
AI Breakthrough Awards
Global AI awards program from market-intelligence firm Tech Breakthrough, honoring companies, products and people across machine learning, NLP, computer vision and robotics since 2018.
B Corp Certification
B Corp certification identifies businesses that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards
The Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards recognize best practices in learning & development, talent management, HR, and workforce technology.
Cartier Women's Initiative
Cartier's global fellowship and awards program for women impact entrepreneurs, granting $100K/$60K/$30K across nine world regions plus thematic awards, with a year-long INSEAD-backed fellowship.
Catalyst Award
The Catalyst Award honors innovative organizational approaches with measurable results that address the recruitment, development, and advancement of all women including diverse women.
CES Innovation Awards
The CES Innovation Awards program honors outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products across multiple categories.
Chief in AI Awards
The Chief in AI Awards honor leaders and organizations making significant contributions to artificial intelligence development and responsible AI adoption.
Chief in Tech Awards
The Chief in Tech Awards recognize outstanding technology leaders and executives driving innovation and digital transformation.
Crunchies Awards
The Crunchies celebrate the most compelling startups, technologies, and founders in the technology industry.
Deloitte Technology Fast 500
The Technology Fast 500 ranks the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America.
Edison Awards
The Edison Awards, named after Thomas Edison, honor game-changing innovations and innovators, judged by a panel of over 3,000 senior business executives.
How to Win as a Startup
Choose Strategically
Pick awards that align with your specific achievements and expertise area.
Build a Strong Narrative
Craft your submission around measurable impact and quantifiable results.
Gather Social Proof
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Start Early
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