Apply for the 2026 Best of IoT Awards
Celebrating Excellence Across the Internet of Things
2026 Application Cycle
Applications open December 1, 2026
The application form will be available when the 2026 Best of IoT Awards officially open.
Submission overview
The 2026 Best of IoT Awards recognize outstanding companies, leaders, products, platforms, deployments, and collaborative programs advancing the Internet of Things.
Use the application below to submit an entry in any of the 11 award categories. Review the applicable category requirements before beginning your submission.
You may submit multiple companies, products, leaders, solutions, or projects. Each category submission requires a separate application and entry fee.
Before you begin
Prepare the following information and supporting materials before completing the application:
- Entrant, nominee, product, solution, or project name
- Submitting organization and primary contact information
- Selected award category
- Submission narrative explaining the entry and its 2026 achievements
- Evidence of innovation, execution, measurable impact, and category fit
- Customer, client, partner, or deployment details when relevant
- Supporting links, documents, screenshots, case studies, or validation materials
- Company or organization logo and other requested image assets
Specific evidence requirements vary by category. Strong submissions provide clear, credible, and measurable support for their claims.
2026 award categories
Select a category to review its requirements before submitting your entry.
IoT Company of the Year
IoT Ecosystem of the Year
IoT Executive of the Year
IoT Hardware Product of the Year
IoT Innovation of the Year
IoT Platform of the Year
IoT Security Product of the Year
IoT Startup of the Year
IoT Sustainability Solution of the Year
IoT Use Case of the Year
Entry schedule and fees
Key dates
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Friday, February 12, 2027
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Entry pricing
Through January 15, 2027
$395
Through February 12, 2027
$495
Submit by the early bird deadline to save $100 per entry.
Entries must be completed and paid by the applicable deadline. Each category submission requires a separate entry fee.
Official Application
Submit your entry
Complete every required field and provide enough evidence for judges to evaluate your entry fairly. Applications cannot be considered complete until the applicable entry fee has been paid.
Questions?
Questions about eligibility, categories, or the application process may be sent to awards@iothinktank.com.
Entry fees are charged at submission and are non-refundable. Customer or client identity should be included when relevant. If names must be excluded from public materials, notify IoThinkTank in writing at the time of submission. By submitting, entrants agree to the Submission Guidelines, Privacy Policy, and Terms and Conditions. IoThinkTank Best of Awards are independent and unaffiliated with other award programs.