IoT Company of the Year

About this award

The IoT Company of the Year Award recognizes the organization that has delivered the greatest overall impact in the Internet of Things during the current awards cycle. This distinction honors companies that not only drive measurable outcomes for their customers, but also elevate the industry through innovation, leadership, and execution at scale.

Winners in this category are companies that set benchmarks for what excellence in IoT looks like. That could mean launching a groundbreaking platform, rapidly expanding adoption of connected solutions, or demonstrating market leadership through vision and consistent delivery. Impact is measured not just in revenue or reach, but in how effectively a company transforms industries, improves efficiency, or advances sustainability.

This award highlights organizations that combine technical expertise with strategic foresight, shaping the direction of IoT itself. By recognizing these leaders, the award helps identify the businesses defining the future of connectivity and setting standards that others aspire to follow.

What this award recognizes

• Market impact reflected in adoption, growth, or category leadership
• Product and platform excellence with clear customer outcomes
• Visionary strategy, execution, and contributions to the IoT community
• Evidence of measurable progress across customers, partners, or industries

Who should enter

Entries are welcome from companies that have demonstrated meaningful market traction, measurable customer outcomes, strong execution, and clear leadership within the IoT ecosystem.

Judging criteria

• Impact: Documented outcomes, market influence, and customer success
• Innovation: Differentiation in technology, product, service model, or business strategy
• Execution: Reliability, security posture, operational maturity, and ability to scale
• Leadership: Industry stewardship, ecosystem building, thought leadership, and long-term contribution to IoT
• Momentum: Growth, adoption, partnerships, product progress, or measurable advancement during the awards cycle

Eligibility

• Open worldwide to companies operating in the Internet of Things
• Entries should highlight work developed, released, updated, or materially advanced within the applicable award year
• Evidence of customer adoption, market validation, or measurable outcomes is strongly encouraged
• Confidential details may be summarized or redacted for judging, with references provided when possible

What to submit

• Executive summary covering company strategy, innovation, market position, and outcomes
• Evidence of impact, such as KPIs, case studies, customer results, deployment metrics, or growth indicators
• Supporting materials, including platform screenshots, product materials, media coverage, or customer references
• Optional video, demo, or executive statement

Best of 2026 schedule

• Entries Open: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
• Early Bird Deadline: Friday, January 15, 2027
• Final Entry Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2027
• Winners Announced: Tuesday, March 9, 2027