2026 IoT Environmental Impact Award Now Open for Entries

The 2026 IoT Environmental Impact Award is now open for entries, recognizing connected technologies that deliver measurable environmental benefits and support more sustainable operations across industries.

As organizations face increasing pressure to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and improve efficiency, IoT solutions continue to play a critical role in enabling smarter environmental decision making. This award highlights practical, real-world applications of IoT that demonstrate meaningful progress toward sustainability goals.

Recognizing real-world environmental impact

The IoT Environmental Impact Award honors solutions that use connected devices, data platforms, and intelligent systems to reduce waste, optimize resource usage, and protect ecosystems. Eligible entries may include energy efficiency platforms, emissions monitoring systems, water conservation technologies, smart building solutions, industrial sustainability tools, and data-driven environmental analytics.

Rather than focusing on theoretical concepts, the program emphasizes deployments and solutions that demonstrate tangible results. Submissions should clearly show how IoT technology contributes to improved environmental outcomes, whether through reduced energy consumption, lower emissions, minimized resource loss, or more responsible operational practices.

Who should apply

Entries are open to companies, research teams, system integrators, public sector organizations, and sustainability focused teams developing or deploying IoT solutions with an environmental focus. Both commercial deployments and pilot projects are welcome, provided they include real-world performance data or documented outcomes.

Organizations may submit multiple entries, although each submission must represent a distinct solution or project.

2026 award timeline

• Entries Open: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
• Early Bird Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026
• Final Entry Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026
• Winners Announced: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Entry fees

• Early Bird: $395
• Regular: $495

Entry fees are charged at submission and are non-refundable.

Why enter

Winners of the IoT Environmental Impact Award receive industry recognition for their contributions to sustainability and environmental innovation. Award recipients are featured on the IoThinkTank website, receive dedicated newsroom coverage, and are provided with digital badges and assets to support marketing and communications efforts.

Beyond recognition, the award serves as a platform to highlight how connected technologies can drive meaningful environmental progress and encourage broader adoption of sustainable IoT solutions.