2026 Noble Technology Awards

Description

About: 
The Noble Technology Awards is a prestigious global technology awards program that honors exceptional leadership, innovation, and excellence in the tech industry. It recognizes distinguished individuals, teams, and organizations who are at the forefront of technological advancement, setting new benchmarks in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, sustainable technologies, and digital infrastructure.

Categories:
The Noble Technology Awards Categories are divided into 2 distinct award types: Individual Achievement which consist of Outstanding Leadership, Technical Expertise, Innovation in Technology and Future Leaders as well as Organizational Achievement which consist of Outstanding Companies & Teams, Technological Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Products, Platforms & Services.

Eligibility:
The Noble Technology Awards is open to individuals, teams, startups, companies, and organizations that demonstrate outstanding work in the field of technology. Submissions are welcome from any country and across all sectors of the tech industry, including AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, software, and emerging technologies.

To qualify, entries must have been created, launched, or implemented after January 1, 2020. Both completed projects and ongoing innovations are eligible, provided they show measurable impact or progress.

Submission Requirement:
All submissions must include descriptions prepared, along with supporting materials such as images, URLs, or documents that clearly present the scope and impact of the work. These materials allow the international jury to evaluate each entry fairly, based on the established judging criteria.

➜ Entry Brief: It is recommended that you keep your synopsis to approximately 350 words. We suggest you utilise this section of your entry to elaborate on the piece as well as the creativity and originality of your idea. The brief should strengthen your entry, as well as providing the jury a better understanding of your project. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.

➜ Image Submission: The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).

2026 Entry Deadline & Fees:
Early Bird Deadline: Aug 15 - Nov 13, 2025 ($295)
Regular Deadline: Nov 14 - Dec 11, 2025 ($355)
Final Deadline: Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026 ($395)
Final Extension Deadline: Jan 16, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 ($415)
Last Minute Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026 ($435)

Results Announcement: Apr 10, 2026

Full Deadline & Fees - https://nobletechnologyawards.com/technology-awards.php#thefees

Winning Level:
There are FIVE (5) levels of recognition within the competition:

➜ Noble Elite of the Year
Awarded to the highest-scoring Platinum winner(s) in each main category — representing the most distinguished entry(s) of the competition.
➜ Platinum Winner (85-100 points)
Recognizes groundbreaking innovation, exceptional execution, and outstanding impact in the field of technology.
➜ Gold Winner (70-84 points)
Honors high-performing entries that demonstrate strong originality, relevance, and contribution to the tech industry.
➜ Silver Winner (60 - 69 points)
Acknowledges well-executed projects with clear innovation and professional merit.
➜ Honorable Mention (50 - 59 points)
Granted to entries that show notable potential and effort, while meeting core evaluation standards.

Judging:
Judging is blind. All entrant information is removed from entries to prevent bias/conflict of interest.

All entries submitted to the Noble Technology Awards are evaluated by a panel of jurors through a comprehensive and transparent scoring system. Each entry is judged based on a predetermined set of criteria, tailored to its category, whether recognizing individual excellence or organizational achievement.

Evaluation Criteria:
Judges score on a scale of 1-100, based on the below criteria:

Individual Achievement Categories
➜ Professional Impact & Leadership
➜ Innovation & Original Contribution 
➜ Career Achievement & Growth 
➜ Recognition & Industry Influence 
➜ Contribution to the Tech Ecosystem

Organizational Achievement Categories
➜ Strategic Innovation & Implementation
➜ Business Impact & Performance
➜ Operational Excellence & Execution
➜ Team Collaboration & Leadership Culture
➜ Industry Positioning & Recognition

The Noble Technology Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.

Results Announcement:
All winners for 2026 will be announced on Apr 10, 2026 via the Noble Technology Awards official page. All registered participants can then login to view all winning entries.

Prizes:
➜ The Noble Elite of the Year receive a complimentary trophy and professionally designed certificate, Seasonal Features on Winners Highlight Section, Listed in Official Winner Press Release as well as Priority Features on Noble Awards e-Newsletter.
➜ One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes entry title, entering company/winners' name and category. Decal will be affixed indicating the level of win.
➜ Platinum and above winners will be spotlighted with a Winner Article on Media Partner Site - Muse.World
➜ A press release template sent to major industry outlets, celebrating your win.
➜ Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.
➜ Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners may purchase elegant statuettes, and/or additional customized certificates.
➜ Dedicated Winner's Profile / Page
➜ Access to Marketing & Promotional Materials

For more details: https://nobletechnologyawards.com/technology-awards.php#benefit