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GSI Awards 2026 (Gold Standard in AI Awards®) is an international recognition program dedicated to AI products and solutions that stand out for measurable results, originality, and execution excellence. It is designed for companies that move beyond pilots and proofs‑of‑concept to deploy AI at scale, reshaping industries and customer journeys. From intelligent platforms and decision engines to generative AI applications and domain‑specific solutions, GSI Awards 2026 spotlights offerings that improve performance, unlock new business models, and set a higher bar for responsible AI adoption across sectors.
Entries are assessed using a structured evaluation approach that looks at four dimensions: product strength, innovation, real‑world impact, and ability to scale. Submissions are reviewed by an independent panel that combines domain experts, industry leaders, and practitioners with hands‑on experience implementing AI solutions. The 2026 cycle follows a clearly defined schedule: opening of nominations, screening and scoring, shortlist announcement, jury deliberation, and the final reveal of winners. All stages are communicated in advance so participants can prepare robust, evidence‑driven entries and customer references.
The GSI Awards – Gold Standard in AI was started in February 2025. GSI Awards 2026 is the second edition of global awards that celebrate AI products, platforms, and solutions that demonstrate outstanding innovation and proven impact. The program recognizes organizations that are shaping how AI is designed, delivered, and adopted in the real world.
Technology vendors, AI product companies, software providers, startups, and enterprises with live AI deployments can submit entries. Solutions from any region or industry are welcome as long as they meet the eligibility and evidence requirements for at least one category.
Earning a GSI Award signals to customers, partners, and investors that your AI solution has been independently evaluated and benchmarked against high global standards. Winners benefit from visibility through SoftwareVerdict features, curated lists, and ongoing thought‑leadership content.
Any organization with a market‑ready or actively deployed AI product or solution is eligible to apply. This includes standalone AI companies, software vendors embedding AI, and organizations that have built significant in‑house AI solutions with external impact.
Yes. Early‑stage companies, scale‑ups, and academic or research institutions can participate, provided their AI solutions have tangible use cases, pilots, or deployments with credible results or strong indicators of impact.
Yes, a single organization may apply in more than one category, as long as each entry is clearly tailored to the relevant category and includes supporting evidence specific to that solution and use case.
Nominations for The GSI Awards 2025 (Gold Standard in AI Awards) are entirely free of charge.
Nominal Facilitation Fees, if any applicable, will be clearly stated after you are shortlisted. This fee is used to cover evaluation, research, and recognition materials.
Entries are submitted through the online nomination form available on the GSI Awards 2026 page. Applicants will be asked to provide information on the solution, target users, deployment context, results, and differentiators, along with optional supporting material.
Most submissions require:
Minor amendments may be allowed up to a specified deadline indicated in the nomination guidelines. After that date, changes are typically limited to clarifications requested by the evaluation team.
Award Categories: We are proud to present diverse award categories:
Winners are announced throughout the year as selections are made, and a consolidated list of all winners is published annually in the Global Edition Magazine.
Winners will be highlighted through:
Yes, winners can use the official GSI Awards 2026 badge and logo in their marketing and promotional materials.
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