AI Innovation Awards Program Launched by AI Leaders Council
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CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The AI Leaders Council has announced the launch of the AI Innovation™ Awards, a recognition program aimed at honoring companies that are driving the transformation of business through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and solutions. This initiative is designed to celebrate and highlight the advancements in AI across various business functions, including operations, information technology, finance, cybersecurity, sales and marketing, and human resources.
Neil Brown, Executive Director and Board Chair of the AI Leaders Council, emphasized the significance of the AI Innovation Awards.
The awards program will recognize outstanding technologies and products, with categories including AI technologies, products, platforms, and solutions that are transforming business and industry. Additionally, the program will select the AI Agent of the Year and the Emerging AI Innovation of the Year. The highest honor, the AI Innovation of the Year, will be awarded based on the judges' evaluation of the submitted entries.
Nominations for the AI Innovation Awards are now open and there is no fee for participating. Companies are invited to complete an application form that includes a brief product description, key capabilities, demonstrated business results, and a short video demonstration of the technology. The nomination period will close on December 31, 2026, with judging to be completed by January 15. Winners will be announced on January 29, 2027.
The AI Leaders Council is a global platform and community of more than 150,000 CTOs, CIOs, CAIOs, AI Directors, and related professionals focused on training and career development, best practice resources and programs, peer networking, and more. The council publishes research studies, including the annual Corporate AI Outlook™ Study, the Corporate AI Talent™ Study, and the upcoming AI 2030™ Predictions Panel, along with the AI Adoption Stages™ framework and the AI Budget Index™ forecast. Programs include professional certification from MIT and other leading institutions, and the AI Innovation™ Awards. Resources include the AI Insiders™ newsletter, the AI Innovators™ Interview Series, along with numerous webcasts and roundtable panels on trending topics, informative articles, and whitepapers.
The AI Innovation Awards are open to AI technology providers of all sizes, from emerging startups to established enterprise software providers. Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, functionality, practical applications, and demonstrated business value. Companies interested in participating can learn more about award categories, eligibility, and submission requirements at AI Leaders Council website.