Best of IoT Awards
Celebrating Excellence Across the Internet of Things
The IoThinkTank Best of Awards celebrate the year’s most impactful companies, products, leaders, and solutions across the Internet of Things. This hub introduces the program, clarifies how it fits alongside our in-year awards, and lists the categories you can enter.
How this differs from our other awards: In-year awards spotlight specific themes or verticals (e.g., Edge, Smart City, HealthTech). The Best of program highlights broad, marquee achievements that define the year across the entire IoT landscape.
Award Categories
IoT Breakthrough of the Year
IoT Innovation of the Year
IoT Use Case of the Year
IoT Platform of the Year
IoT Security Product of the Year
IoT Startup of the Year
IoT Executive of the Year
IoT Hardware Product of the Year
IoT Sustainability Solution of the Year
IoT Ecosystem of the Year
You can enter more than one category when it makes sense for your work.
How It Works
- Announce: We publish the current cycle’s timelines, eligibility window, and fees on the year hub at the Best of 2025 Awards.
- Apply: Choose your category and submit a concise overview, evidence of outcomes, and supporting materials.
- Evaluate: Expert reviewers score entries against our criteria (below). Where applicable, we verify outcomes and references.
- Recognize: Finalists and winners are announced in the newsroom and receive recognition assets and optional feature coverage.
Who Should Enter
- Growth-stage and established IoT companies with market traction
- Startups showing compelling pilots, early outcomes, or at-scale deployments
- Device makers, platform providers, integrators, and multi-partner ecosystems
- Product and engineering teams turning innovation into measurable impact
- Executives and leaders who materially advanced IoT adoption and outcomes
Evaluation Criteria
- Impact: Operational, financial, safety, sustainability, or user-experience outcomes with credible evidence
- Innovation: Technical, product, or model differentiation versus the status quo
- Execution: Adoption, reliability, security posture, roadmap progress, and ability to scale
- Interoperability: Integrations, standards alignment, and ecosystem fit
- Usability: Developer experience, deployment speed, management, and time-to-value
Eligibility
- Open worldwide to companies, organizations, and individuals operating in IoT
- Entries should highlight work developed, released, updated, or significantly advanced within the eligibility window listed on the current cycle page
- You may enter multiple categories if your solution legitimately fits; prepare a distinct entry per category
- Confidential materials can be summarized or redacted for judging; provide references where possible
What Winners Receive
- Official winner badge and brand assets
- Newsroom announcement and social amplification
- Optional spotlight feature or interview
- Press boilerplate and media kit guidance
Dates & Fees
Dates and fees vary by cycle. For the latest entry window, deadlines, and pricing, visit the current cycle page.
Past Years & Archives
Entry fees are charged at submission and are non-refundable. Customer or client identity should be included in your submission. If you need names excluded from public materials, notify us in writing at the time of submission. By submitting, you agree to the Submission Guidelines, Privacy Policy, and Terms and Conditions. IoThinkTank Best of Awards are independent and unaffiliated with other award programs.
Benefits of Winning
Celebrating Success: Benefits of Winning an IoThinkTank IoT Award
Winning an IoThinkTank Award is more than just an accolade; it's a recognition of your exceptional contribution to a sustainable future. As a distinguished winner, you will enjoy a myriad of benefits that amplify the reach and impact of your initiatives:
1. Prominent Press Recognition:
- Your IoT project, company, or individual achievement will be prominently featured in a press release distributed by IoThinkTank. This widespread acknowledgment ensures that your success reverberates across industry channels, reaching a global audience.
2. Media Kit for Amplified Visibility:
- Receive an exclusive media kit, meticulously crafted to showcase your achievement. This kit includes high-quality logos and customized award badge(s) that you can integrate into your marketing materials, social media, and communication channels, amplifying the visibility of your environmental impact.
3. Authorized Use of IoThinkTank Logo and Awards Badge:
- Gain permission to proudly display the IoThinkTank logo and the prestigious IoT Environmental Impact Award badge on your official website and promotional materials. This visual testament serves as a symbol of your commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation.
4. Inclusion in Winners Page:
- Enjoy a dedicated presence on the IoThinkTank Winners Page, featuring your company logo and a link to your website. This digital showcase ensures that industry professionals, peers, and stakeholders recognize and celebrate your achievement long after the awards ceremony.
5. Extended Exposure with a Year-Long Profile:
- Benefit from a full-year spotlight on IoThinkTank.com with a dedicated profile for your winning project, company, or individual contribution. Showcase your journey, milestones, and environmental impact, providing an immersive experience for visitors seeking insights into cutting-edge IoT solutions.
Upcoming Awards
2026 IoT Environmental Impact Award:
Entries Open January 6th ...Details
2026 IoT HealthTech Innovation Award:
Entries Open January 20th ...Details
2026 IoT Infrastructure Innovation Award:
Entries Open February 3rd ...Details
2026 IoT Emerging Technology Award:
Entries Open February 17th ...Details