AI Innovation Categories
These categories recognize innovation in Artificial Intelligence by individuals and organizations across the Asia-Pacific region. Nominations should describe how AI technologies have been applied in innovative ways since 1 January 2025.
Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories will include:
a. An essay of up to 4,900 characters describing the nominated individual or organization and the innovative aspect of the AI initiative.
b. Optional materials that illustrate the AI initiative (videos, reports, product demos, or other supporting documents). You must attach these to your entry through our attachment/link uploading tool.
Individual AI Innovation Awards
R01. AI Innovator of the Year
R02. AI Leader of the Year
R03. AI Rising Star of the Year
R04. Women in AI Leadership
Organizational AI Innovation Awards
R05. Award for Excellence in Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Recognizing organizations that demonstrate overall excellence in applying AI across industries.
a. Organizations with up to 20 Employees
b. Organizations with up to 100 Employees
c. Organizations with 100 or More Employees
R06. Award for Excellence in Innovation in AI Products & Services
Honoring organizations whose market offerings (products or services) are powered by AI and deliver exceptional results.
a. Organizations with up to 20 Employees
b. Organizations with up to 100 Employees
c. Organizations with 100 or More Employees
R07. Award for Excellence in Innovation in AI Strategy & Implementation
Recognizing organizations that have successfully adopted and integrated AI at scale across their operations.
a. Organizations with up to 20 Employees
b. Organizations with up to 100 Employees
c. Organizations with 100 or More Employees
R08. AI & Sustainability Achievement Award (New for 2027): Recognizes organizations that have successfully used artificial intelligence to advance sustainability goals, reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, or address environmental challenges since 1 January 2025.
R09. AI Breakthrough of the Year (New for 2027): Recognizes a groundbreaking AI innovation, technology, or application introduced since 1 January 2025 that has significantly advanced AI capabilities, solved complex challenges, or delivered measurable impact.
R10. AI for Customer Experience (New for 2027): Recognizes innovative uses of artificial intelligence since 1 January 2025 to enhance customer interactions, personalize experiences, improve service delivery, or increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
R11. AI-Driven Startup of the Year (New for 2027): Recognizes an emerging company that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, growth, and business impact through the development or application of artificial intelligence since 1 January 2025. Entries should highlight achievements during the eligibility period, regardless of when the company was founded.
R12. Best Use of AI in Business Transformation (New for 2027): Recognizes organizations that have successfully leveraged artificial intelligence since 1 January 2025 to transform business operations, improve efficiency, drive innovation, or achieve significant organizational improvements.