The Definitive 2026 Tech Awards Calendar & Deadline Guide
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The Definitive 2026 Tech Awards Calendar
Don't just track deadlines. Build a winning roadmap. We've curated the most impactful technology and industry awards for 2026 into a single strategic roadmap. Identify your targets, act on recommended start dates, and align your marketing team for success.
Early Year Deadlines (Q1)
Start the year strong. These early-year awards set the tone for your 2026 market visibility. Secure your resources now before the windows close.
| Deadline | Award Name | Focus | Recommended Start Date | Expert Support |
| 🔴 February 02, 2026* | Cybersecurity Excellence Awards | Recognizing the world's best cybersecurity products and professionals | 🟢 Start Now | Inquire Now |
| 🔴 February 14, 2026* | NVIDIA Partner (EMEA) | Celebrating partners driving AI and GPU impact in Europe/MEA. *(Estimated) | 🟢 Start Now | Start Your Submission |
| 🔴 February 10, 2026 | Stevie® Awards (ABA) |
The premier business awards program in the U.S. |
🟢 Jan 15 | Start Your Submission |
| 🔴 February 20, 2026 | SAP Innovation Awards | Honoring partners and customers who use SAP to drive impact. | 🟢 Jan 20 |
Start Your Submission |
| 🔴 March 06, 2026 |
ANA "B2" Awards | Prominent recognition for B2B marketing excellence. | 🟢 Jan 30 | Start Your Submission |
| 🔴 March 06, 2026 | SIIA CODiE Awards | The only peer-reviewed awards program for the tech industry. | 🟢 Jan 20 | Inquire Now |
Mid-Year Deadlines (Q2)
Major partner ecosystem awards and global innovation benchmarks. The critical window for cloud and SaaS recognition.
| Deadline | Award Name | Focus | Recommended Start Date | Expert Support |
| 🔴 April 24, 2026 | Inc. 5000 | The most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. |
🟢 Mar 01 | Inquire Now |
| 🔴 May 06, 2026 | Stevie® Awards (IBA) |
The "International" Stevies. Global recognition for business excellence. |
🟢 Mar 25 | Inquire Now |
| 🔴 May 15, 2026 | BIG "Sammy" Awards | "Sales and Marketing" awards. Great for B2B tech go-to-market teams. |
🟢 Apr 01 | Inquire Now |
| 🔴 May 22, 2026 | The SaaS Awards | Celebrating innovation in Software-as-a-Service (Cloud, AI, Enterprise). |
🟢 Apr 10 |
Inquire Now |
| 🔴 June 19, 2026 |
Sustainability Awards |
For tech companies driving green initiatives (Data Centers, CleanTech). | 🟢 May 01 |
Inquire Now |
Late-Year Deadlines (Q3)
Demonstrate your market expansion and technical milestones. The prime season for financial rankings and enterprise ecosystem awards.
| Deadline | Award Name | Focus | Recommended Start Date | Expert Support |
| 🔴 July 05, 2026 | Microsoft Partner of Year | Est. Deadline. The highest honor for Microsoft partners. 50+ Microsoft Partner of the Year Award Wins |
🟢 May 15 *The most intensive & time-consuming award. Don't wait. |
Start Your Submission |
| 🔴 July 12, 2026 | Deloitte Tech Fast 500 |
Ranking the fastest-growing public and private tech companies in North America. | 🟢 June 01 | Inquire Now |
| 🔴 July 21, 2026 | DotComm Awards | Honoring excellence in web creativity, digital communication, and apps. | 🟢 June 15 |
Inquire Now |
| 🔴 July 24, 2026 | Stevie® Awards for Women | The world's top honor for female entrepreneurs and executives. | 🟢 June 01 |
Inquire Now |
| 🔴 July 30, 2026* |
Oracle Partner Awards |
Celebrates partners demonstrating innovation with Oracle Cloud. *(Estimated) | 🟢 June 01 | Start Your Submission |
| 🔴 August 14, 2026* | AWS Partner Awards | The premier honor for AWS partners, announced at re:Invent. (Est. Deadline) | 🟢 June 15 | Start Your Submission |
| 🔴 Sep 18, 2026 | Titan Business Awards | Season 2 of this global competition for business excellence and marketing. |
🟢 Aug 15 | Inquire Now |
End-of-Year Deadlines (Q4)
End-of-year deadlines and the crucial kickoff window for next year's major cloud ecosystem awards.
| Deadline | Award Name | Focus | Recommended Start Date | Expert Support |
| 🔴 Oct 22, 2026 | MarCom Awards | International competition for marketing and communication professionals. | 🟢 Sept 01 | Inquire Now |
| 🔴 Oct 13, 2026 |
IoT Global Awards | The benchmark for the Internet of Things (Industrial & Consumer). |
🟢 Start Now | Inquire Now |
| 🔴 Oct 22, 2026 | The Cloud Awards |
The international benchmark for Cloud Computing excellence. |
🟢 Sept 15 |
Inquire Now |
| 🔴 Nov 14, 2026 |
Edison Awards | Honoring excellence in new product and service development. |
🟢 Oct 01 |
Inquire Now |
| 🔴 November 17, 2026* | Microsoft Security (MISA) | 2027 Cycle. For Microsoft security partners. (Estimated Deadline) | 🟢 Nov 01 | Start Your Submission |
| 🔴 Dec 08, 2026 |
BIG Innovation Awards | Recognizing organizations and people who bring new ideas to life. |
🟢 Nov 01 | Inquire Now |
| 🔴 December 12, 2026* | Google Cloud Partner | 2027 Cycle. The premier honor for Google Cloud partners. (Final Deadline) | 🟢 Oct 15 |
Start Your Submission |
| 🔴 December 15, 2026* | SAP Partner Awards | Formerly Pinnacle. The new global standard for SAP partner excellence. Winners announced Feb. | 🟢 Nov 01 | Start Your Submission |
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