App Awards Categories

These categories recognize innovation in apps updated or first published since 1 July 2024. Forms of innovation to be considered include innovation in design, format, production, distribution, and/or interactivity.

Nominations that won in the 2026 edition of the awards may be resubmitted for consideration to the 2027 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 will include:
a. An essay of up to 3,500 characters describing the app and the innovative aspect of the app that you are nominating.
b. The app itself, in the form of a demonstration video of up to three (3) minutes in length. You must attach the demonstration video to your entry through our attachment/link uploading tool.
c. Optionally, you may list creative and production credits for your app - a list of the people and organizations that contribute to its development.

F55. Award for Innovation in Accessible Apps (New for 2027)
F56. Award for Innovation in Business Information Apps
F57. Award for Innovation in Business Utility Apps
F58. Award for Innovation in Education or Training Apps
F59. Award for Innovation in Entertainment Apps
F60. Award for Innovation in Financial Services or Banking Apps (New for 2027)
F61. Award for Innovation in General Information or News Apps
F62. Award for Innovation in General Utility Apps
F63. Award for Innovation in Government or Public Service Apps (New for 2027)
F64. Award for Innovation in Health and Wellness Apps
F65. Award for Innovation in HR and Workforce Apps (New for 2027)
F66. Award for Innovation in Shopping or E-commerce Apps
F67. Award for Innovation in Social Apps
F68. Award for Innovation in Sustainability or Eco Impact Apps (New for 2027)
F69. Award for Innovation in Travel or Tourism Apps (New for 2027)