These categories recognize innovation in the management and practice of information technology since July 1, 2023.

Nominations that won in the 2025 edition of the awards may be resubmitted for consideration to the 2026 awards. If they have been updated with recent achievements, they may be resubmitted to the categories in which they won. If they have not been updated, they must be submitted to categories different from those in which they won.

Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories include
a. An essay of up to 3,500 characters describing the nominee's innovative achievements since July 1, 2023.
b. Optional (but highly recommended), a collection of supporting files and web addresses that you may upload to our server to support your entry and provide more background information to the judges.

N01. Award for Innovation in Technology Development
a. Computer Industries
b. Financial Services Industries
c. Other Service Industries
d. Telecommunications Industries
e. Government
f. Non-Profit
g. Public Enterprise
h. All Other Industries

N02. Award for Innovation in Technology Management, Planning & Implementation
a. Computer Industries
b. Financial Services Industries
c. Other Service Industries
d. Telecommunications Industries
e. Government
f. Non-Profit
g. Public Enterprise
h. All Other Industries

N03. Award for Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
a. Computer Industries
b. Financial Services Industries
c. Other Service Industries
d. Telecommunications Industries
e. Government
f. Non-Profit
g. Public Enterprise
h. All Other Industries

N04. Award for Innovation in Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR)
a. Computer Industries
b. Financial Services Industries
c. Other Service Industries
d. Telecommunications Industries
e. Government
f. Non-Profit
g. Public Enterprise
h. All Other Industries

N05. Award for Innovation in Education Technology (EdTech)
a. Computer Industries
b. Financial Services Industries
c. Other Service Industries
d. Telecommunications Industries
e. Government
f. Non-Profit
g. Public Enterprise
h. All Other Industries

N06. Most Innovative Technology Team of the Year
a. Computer Industries
b. Financial Services Industries
c. Other Service Industries
d. Telecommunications Industries
e. Government
f. Non-Profit
g. Public Enterprise
h. All Other Industries