The ET Now TechNext Awards is a distinguished platform celebrating organizations and visionary CXOs redefining the future with transformative ideas and cutting-edge technologies. This awards program acknowledges their commitment to innovation and excellence in crafting an AI-driven, resilient tomorrow. By honoring trailblazing leaders and organizations, the TechNext Awards shine a spotlight on their pivotal contributions to advancing groundbreaking solutions. These efforts not only set new standards of success but also shape a sustainable, inclusive, and progressive digital landscape across industries.
What Winners Will Receive?
A distinguished trophy of recognition.
The winners will be celebrated across our social media platforms, amplifying brand's reach and prestige within the industry.
Winners will have the unique chance to author an article on a topic of their choice, published on our ET Edge Insights website.
The announcement will be made through a formal ceremony post The ET Now TechNext Summit 2025, promoting your achievements and solidifying your place at the forefront of Next-Gen innovations.
How to Enter?
- Fill in the nomination form with all details.
- Select Your CategoriesSelect the categories that best represent you or your organisation for nomination. You can enter multiple categories. We wish you success!
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Complete the Official Nomination Form
Only submissions made through the official nomination form will be considered. - Submit the Nomination. For each category you enter, prepare to answer that meets the criteria. Make the most of each submission to impress our esteemed jury panel.
- Stay Tuned for Updates After the entry deadline – February 21st, 2025, our esteemed panel of judges will review all submissions to determine the finalists. Rest assured; we’ll keep you informed every step of the way. Please visit the FAQs section before submitting your entries.
Important Dates to Remember!
Nominations Entries Open
15th January 2025
Deadline for Applications Submission
21st February 2025
Winners Announcement
6th March 2025
Nomination – Businesses or their leaders can nominate themselves for the awards, with the nomination process open to businesses who have operations in India.
Screening and Evaluation – All nominations will undergo screening based on eligibility criteria, including elements such as Strategy, Innovation, Execution, and Results. A panel of expert and impartial jury members will conduct the screening process. These criteria are essential for evaluating nominations across each category, enabling the jury to make informed assessments. Nominees will be informed and may be requested to provide additional information, if necessary. The evaluation will prioritize measurable data to ensure fairness and objectivity. Nominees that do not meet eligibility criteria will be disqualified.
Announcement of Winners – Winners will be revealed during a formal ceremony on March 7th, where they will be presented with trophies commemorating their exceptional performance within their respective categories. The announcement of the winners will also be shared on social media platforms to showcase and promote the recognized businesses.
Only organisations operating in India will be considered for entry. The criteria for consideration are as follows:
Strategy – 25%
Evaluation of the strategic approach employed, assessing the clarity, coherence, and alignment with organizations digital transformation goals.
Element of innovation – 25%
Recognition of innovative practices or approaches implemented within for transformation initiative, demonstrating creativity and forward-thinking.
Execution – 25%
Assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of execution, including the implementation of strategies and initiatives.
Results – 25%
Review of the tangible outcomes achieved, such as improvements in efficiency, cost savings, or enhanced performance metrics.
These criteria collectively provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating project’s excellence and identifying standout achievements.
Your submission may include:
Measurable Impact: Highlight the tangible benefits and results achieved through the nominee’s leadership or organizational efforts. This includes enhanced operational efficiency, improved customer or employee experiences, significant cost reductions, or industry-wide influence driven by innovative technology and transformative strategies.
Innovation Aspect: Showcase creative and forward-thinking approaches that have pushed boundaries or redefined norms in the respective category. Focus on how unique strategies, processes, or solutions were developed to address challenges and leverage next-generation technologies to deliver breakthrough outcomes.
Transformational Leadership: Emphasize leadership qualities that have driven change at scale, inspired teams, and fostered a culture of excellence. For individual categories, highlight how nominees have led initiatives with vision and resilience. For organizational categories, detail how the leadership team has guided impactful transformations.
Innovation Culture and Breakthrough Initiatives: Detail specific initiatives or projects that exemplify groundbreaking achievements in technology adoption or implementation. Focus on how these initiatives have disrupted conventional practices, delivered measurable results, and set new benchmarks for innovation and sustainability.
Organizational Award (For All industry domain)
Trailblazer Enterprise Recognized for Leadership in Intelligent Infrastructure
Celebrating organizations that are revolutionizing digital infrastructure to enable seamless operations, scalability, and innovation, this award honors pioneers deploying cutting-edge technologies like edge computing, serverless architectures, and hybrid frameworks. These trailblazers are setting benchmarks for future-ready, adaptive ecosystems that power next-generation solutions.
Trailblazer Enterprise Recognized for AI-Led Disruption and Industry Impact
Acknowledging organizations that have harnessed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, this award highlights pioneers driving AI-led disruption in areas such as predictive analytics, automation, and personalized solutions. Their efforts are setting the stage for a reimagined future.
Trailblazer Enterprise Recognized for Breakthroughs in Data Empowerment
Honoring organizations that have revolutionized customer (CX) and employee experiences (EX) through innovative data strategies, this award celebrates enterprises turning complex datasets into actionable insights. Their leadership in harnessing data for predictive decision-making and breakthrough solutions drives tangible results.
Trailblazer Enterprise Recognized for Leadership in Sustainable Tech Transformation
Recognizing organizations integrating green technologies and innovative practices, this award celebrates enterprises achieving environmental breakthroughs with measurable impact. From energy-efficient infrastructures to scalable eco-solutions, these leaders are redefining sustainability in the tech-driven age.
Trailblazer Enterprise Recognized for High-Impact Digital Transformation
Honoring organizations that have implemented innovative yet resource-efficient digital strategies, this award highlights enterprises demonstrating that even small-scale innovation can drive significant change. Their efforts are reshaping industry landscapes and empowering communities with accessible, impactful solutions.
Individual Awards (For All industry domain)
Trailblazer CXO Recognized for Leadership in Cloud Innovation
Recognizing individuals who have showcased exceptional leadership in the adoption and implementation of cloud technologies, this award celebrates technology leaders for their visionary approach to optimizing business operations, enhancing security, and driving digital transformation through cloud innovations. Their leadership continues to accelerate the digital evolution of organizations.
Trailblazer CXO Recognized for Leadership in Disaster Recovery Innovation
Recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions in shaping the future of disaster recovery, this award honors individuals for their leadership in implementing innovative disaster recovery strategies. Their efforts in ensuring business continuity, reducing downtime, and enhancing data security through advanced recovery solutions make them pioneers in this critical area of IT management.
Trailblazer Visionary Recognized for Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
Recognizing individuals who have made groundbreaking contributions to the field of Artificial Intelligence, this award honors visionaries who have driven the integration of AI across various sectors. Their leadership in harnessing the power of AI to innovate, solve complex problems, and create new opportunities showcases their profound impact on the technological landscape.
Trailblazer Visionary Recognized for Leadership in Data and Analytics
Recognizing individuals for their leadership in transforming data into actionable insights, this award celebrates visionaries who have advanced the field of data and analytics. Their ability to leverage data to inform strategic decisions, optimize business processes, and drive growth highlights their exceptional contribution to the data-driven future of business.
Trailblazer Visionary Recognized for Leadership in Group Strategy & Transformation
Recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in strategic direction and organizational transformation, this award honors those who have led their companies through successful large-scale changes. Their ability to align organizational goals with innovative strategies and lead teams through complex transitions sets them apart as true trailblazers in the field.
Trailblazer Visionary Recognized for Leadership in Innovation
Recognizing individuals who have displayed visionary leadership in fostering a culture of innovation, this award celebrates those whose forward-thinking ideas and initiatives have resulted in tangible breakthroughs in their industries. Their relentless pursuit of new ways to solve problems and drive progress has positioned them as leaders in innovation.
Trailblazer Visionary: Women Recognized for Leadership in Innovation
Celebrating exceptional women leaders who have showcased visionary leadership and innovation, this award honors individuals driving transformative breakthroughs in technology, business, or societal progress. Their pioneering contributions and commitment to excellence inspire future generations, exemplifying how bold ideas and impactful leadership can shape a more inclusive and innovative future.
1. Nomination
- Entries can be submitted by firm having business operations in India (hereinafter referred as “Applicant”). The Event is organised by Times Strategic Solutions Ltd., (“Organiser”).
- An entry will be considered accepted only when the nomination fee as prescribed has been received by the Organiser. Cash not accepted.
- All mandatory fields of the Nomination form need to be complete in all respects; else the nomination may be disqualified from participation.
- The submitted content are the sole responsibility of the Applicant submitting the nomination and at no point in time the Organiser will be liable for the content submitted.
- By submitting the nomination, Applicant permit the organizer to produce the content for the jury and any purposes related to the awards. All the information received from the Nominees shall be kept confidential and shall not be used for any purpose other than for the purpose it has been collected.
- All information and documents shall be submitted by the Applicant in English language. Documents shall not be password protected and once submitted for evaluation are not permitted for any editing. Re-submission of documents are also not allowed.
- Nominees understand that mere submission of nomination does not entitle for shortlisting or receiving the Award. Nominees shall depute their representative for the final award ceremony.
2. Evaluation by Jury
- Organiser will not be a part of the decision-making process during Jury meetings.
- Jury Member shall decide on evaluation/disqualification/qualification/re-categorisation for all Applicants.
- If no Applicant in a category is found to be worthy of inclusion by the Jury, the Award category may be cancelled or merged with another category as per decision of the Jury members.
- If jury member/s are from the same organization or firm that submitted a nomination, that specific entry will not be evaluated by those jury members. Instead, categories will be assessed by remaining panel of Jury.
- The decision of the Jury shall be final, non-contestable and binding on all participants. The Awards management will not entertain any queries in this regard.
3. Rights & Obligations of Organiser
- Organizer shall not be under any obligation to disclose scores obtained by the Nominee/ Awardee.
- Organisers may modify the terms of the Award without notice, hence Applicants are requested to keep themselves updated at regular intervals.
- Organiser has the right to ask for proof of information provided in the nomination form. If such a request is made and the participant does not agree or the information provided is incorrect then the participant could be disqualified and if the Award is already conferred, then the Awardee shall be liable to return the Award and withdraw the promotional materials from all the platforms.
- Organiser shall not be liable for any loss or damage that a nominee, awardee or any 3rd party may suffer as a result of participating or attempting to participate the Awards or Awards being withdrawn or its terms being amended. Nominees and Winners agree that they shall hold harmless the Organiser, its employees, officers or representatives and shall defend them against any loss, claim, demands, costs, damages, judgments, expenses or liability arising out of or in connection with any claims in connection with participation or winning the Award.
- Organizers reserve the right to disqualify a nomination if it doesn’t meet the criteria and/or is misleading or may refuse the entries that may offend national or religious sentiments.
- Organiser may contact the Applicants at the request of jury, during the evaluation process, should any questions about the implementation or presentation of the work arise.
- Organiser shall have the right to use the submitted information in form of text, images, audio/video clips in Print, Radio, TV (free-to-air, pay, cable, satellite, direct-to-home), Mobile, Out-of-Home, Internet or any other Digital medium for promoting or reporting the awards, with due credit to the Applicant.
- Organiser cannot and shall not be accountable / liable for any disruptions / stoppages / interruptions or cancellation of the Awards due to any force majeure reasons.
- The decision of Organiser in relation to the interpretation of any of these Terms shall be final and binding on the Applicant.
4. General
- Please note that there will not be any refunds under any circumstances.
- All entries shall be original work and if an entry is found to be plagiarized/ not factual, it will be disqualified. Applicant shall ensure they have intellectual property rights & other rights of brand being submitted for nomination.
- Advertisement by Awardee should be only for the category in which they have received the award and not for some other category. Awardee may promote receipt of Award subject to compliance with ASCI guidelines and other applicable laws
- All disputes relating to or arising out of the Awards / nominations shall be subject to the laws of India and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Mumbai, India.
- For any queries or experience difficulties of any kind, nominees can write to @timesgroup.com.
FAQs
The ET Now TechNext Awards is a prestigious platform that honors visionary CXOs and organizations who are reshaping the future through transformative ideas and groundbreaking technologies.
Yes, these awards will consider initiatives, decisions, and tasks undertaken between 1st January 2023 and 31st December 2024.
The awards are open to any organization operating within the country. Additionally, individuals in leadership roles within these organizations are eligible to apply for nominations. Applications can be submitted directly by the organization or by an appointed POC on behalf of the organization.
To submit a nomination, please visit our website and follow the instructions using the online nomination system. Be mindful of the word limits for each segment while preparing your entry.
The nomination and evaluation process across all categories is entirely free, and no fees will be requested at any stage.
Yes, you can submit entries in multiple categories. We encourage you to tailor each submission to the specific category you're entering, ensuring that each entry highlights different aspects of your innovation or initiative. This increases the likelihood of success across various categories.
The deadline for submissions is 21st February 2025.
Yes, all submissions are treated with the utmost confidentiality. The information provided will not be disclosed to anyone other than the panel of juries.
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