Industrial AI Deployment of the Year
Recognising AI projects that are running in real plants, announced publicly, with measurable results. Nominations are open to any industrial company, anywhere, free of charge.
Winner · 2026Industrial AI Deployment of the YearDeployment of the Year
An AI system in production on a plant floor, with publicly reported results in quality, maintenance, energy, safety or throughput.
Industrial AI Leader of the Year
An executive whose publicly documented programme moved a company from pilots to plant-wide use.
First Deployment
For a company's first production AI system, whatever its size. Rewarding the step, not the scale.
How it works
Full rules- 1NominateAnyone can nominate a project or a leader, including their own. A public source describing the deployment is required.
- 2VerificationThe editorial team checks each nomination against its source and may request a data confirmation by email.
- 3ShortlistA shortlist per category is published on this page, with every nominee named and linked.
- 4WinnersWinners receive a badge to embed on their own site, linking back to their award page here. No fee, ever.
Editions and winners
Rules
Eligibility. Any industrial company (manufacturing, process, energy, logistics, mining, utilities) with an AI system in production use. Vendors may nominate their customers; the award goes to the deploying company.
Evidence. A public source (press release, conference talk, published case study, regulatory filing) describing the deployment and its results. Confidential submissions cannot be considered.
Judging. The editorial team evaluates measurable impact, time in production, and scope. Decisions are final. There are no fees at any stage and no commercial relationship influences the outcome.
Use of the badge. Winners and shortlisted companies may display the badge on their own sites and materials with a link to their award page for as long as the page exists.
Winner badge
Winner · 2026Industrial AI Deployment of the YearWinners and shortlisted companies receive the badge in light and dark versions (SVG) plus an embed snippet that links to their award page.
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