Nominations for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award are now officially open, inviting pioneering technologies and solutions to gain recognition for their substantial impact across interconnected industries.
This award, named after the visionary Joseph C. Belden, who played a key role in shaping early telecommunications, honors innovations that challenge the status quo and drive future advancements. With a legacy spanning over 120 years, the program showcases groundbreaking technologies across various sectors such as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and telecommunications.
This year's award features a heightened emphasis on the convergence of IT and OT, acknowledging solutions that effectively bridge the gap between information technology and operational systems -- a vital area in contemporary industrial and enterprise innovation.
Finalists and winners will benefit from enhanced visibility among industry leaders, networking opportunities, and customized co-marketing support to elevate their innovations. Previous winners have included companies that deliver fault-tolerant computing and transformative AI platforms.
To qualify, nominees should represent small to medium-sized enterprises (with revenues under $500 million) and must have launched products after July 1, 2024, with at least one customer deployment. A panel of industry experts will review submissions, with finalists announced in April.
The nomination deadline is February 13. Don't miss this opportunity to highlight the innovations that are shaping the future.
