The WITSA Global Awards Nominations Now Open!

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We are excited to announce the 2025 WITSA Global Awards (formerly “Global Innovation & Tech Excellence Awards”). Detailed award information is available in the 2025 WITSA Global Awards Program.

The WITSA Global Awards are prestigious honors that acknowledge remarkable contributions to the technology and innovation field. Organized by WITSA, these awards commend individuals, organizations, corporations or government projects that have significantly advanced the global technology industry. They aim to showcase the transformative power of technology across sectors like healthcare, education, finance, governance, and sustainability.  

The annual ceremony brings together technology leaders, professionals, government officials, and international delegates, facilitating networking and collaboration. By recognizing outstanding achievements in technology and innovation, the awards motivate the industry to strive for excellence and push the boundaries of what is possible. They celebrate winners while encouraging the entire sector to continue advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.  

The WITSA Global Awards are a significant recognition of technological innovation and societal impact, serving as a catalyst for positive change on a global scale, fostering collaboration and inspiring industry to drive advancements that shape the future.

This year, we are pleased to announce the inclusion of several new categories: Cybersecurity Award; Digital Talent Development Award; Tech Investment Excellence Award; and AI for Good Award!

The 2025 WITSA Global Awards categories:

AWARD CATEGORIES

  1. Digital Opportunity (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO, Government)
  1. Smart Cities (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO, Government)
  1. Cybersecurity (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO, Government)
  1. Innovative eHealth (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO, Government)
  1. Public/Private Partnership (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO, Government)
  1. Digital Talent Development (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO, Government)
  1. Emerging Digital Solutions (1 Award: Private Sector)
  1. Tech Investment Excellence (1 Award: Private Sector, Government)
  1. Startup Ecosystems (1 Award: Private Sector, Government)
  1. AI Excellence (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO)
  1. AI for Good (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO, Government)
  1. Digital Transformation of the Year (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO, Government)
  1. Women in Tech (1 Award: Private Sector, NGO, Government)

In addition, a Chairman's Award will be presented to a nominee selected from the entire pool of candidates from all award categories.

Members are invited to nominate up to three candidates in each award category. The deadline for forwarding the nominees to WITSA is April 30, 2025!  

All nominations should be submitted by using the 2025 WITSA Global Awards Nomination Form (only one nomination per form submission, please). The form submissions can be made by a WITSA member association or directly by the nominee, provided the nominee has been appropriately vetted.

We encourage all WITSA members to participate in our 2025 Global Awards Program; its success will be a direct result of our members submitting high-quality nominations. All members are urged to begin the process of nominating candidates immediately. The Awards will give your member companies an opportunity to give their "best customers" the recognition they deserve but will also benefit your association as well as provide a valuable addition to the Congress program. Previously submitted nominations may be re-nominated, provided information is updated as appropriate.

We look forward to honoring the best of the best at this year's WITSA Global Awards!