SuperNova Awards™
Welcome to the 16th Annual SuperNova Awards™
What Are the SuperNova Awards?
Constellation’s SuperNova Awards honor the executives, teams, and organizations using emerging technologies to solve real business challenges and deliver measurable impact. Now in its 16th year, the SuperNova Awards are the longest-running recognition of digital transformation in the industry.
Each year, finalists and winners represent the most compelling stories of technology-driven change—leaders who are rethinking industries, creating new opportunities, and keeping innovation practical and people-focused. Winners are announced live at Constellation’s flagship Connected Enterprise conference during the SuperNova Gala, a celebration among global executives and innovators.
Why Enter the SuperNova Awards?
Winning a SuperNova Award is more than recognition—it’s an opportunity to share your story and join a network of innovators shaping the future of business.
- Global Recognition – Be spotlighted as a proven innovator in enterprise technology.
Executive Community – Connect with peers and leaders at Constellation’s Connected Enterprise. - Your Story on Stage – Showcase your transformation and inspire others.
- Brand Credibility – Build visibility and trust for you and your organization.
- Team Celebration – Highlight the people behind your success.
What Happens Next?
Submitting your story is just the beginning. Here’s what you can expect on your SuperNova journey:
Nomination Review
Our judges evaluate each submission to identify the most impactful innovation stories in enterprise technology.
Finalist Selection
Finalists receive complimentary registration to Connected Enterprise, opportunities to share their stories on stage or in panels, and visibility across Constellation’s research, media, and community.
Public Voting
Finalists are featured in a global public voting phase, amplifying their stories to peers, partners, and industry influencers.
The Gala Reveal
Winners are unveiled live at the SuperNova Gala during Connected Enterprise—a night of recognition, networking, and celebration.
Lasting Impact
Finalists and winners are featured in Constellation Research coverage and case studies, ensuring their transformation stories continue to inspire well beyond the event.
Submit Your Nomination
The nomination form opens every year in March—this is an end-user awards program. Vendors may nominate clients but not themselves.
Categories
Data to Decisions
Honors organizations, teams, and leaders that transform how decisions get made. Winners harness data, analytics, and AI to break down silos, remove delays, and turn insight into action. From modern data platforms and integration pipelines to governance, BI, and decision intelligence, these leaders show how data drives measurable outcomes at scale.
Digital Safety, Governance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
Spotlights organizations, teams, and individuals strengthening trust in the digital era. Honorees safeguard data, protect privacy, and ensure compliance while advancing enterprise-wide security. This category also highlights innovation in AI ethics, responsible data use, and the broader societal impact of digital technologies.
Future of Work: Employee Experience
Recognizes organizations, teams, and individuals creating workplaces where employees thrive. Winners elevate productivity, engagement, and wellness by deploying tools that support collaboration, flexibility, and people analytics — redefining the employee experience for the future of work.
Future of Work: Human Capital Management
Honors organizations, teams, and individuals treating the workforce as a strategic advantage. From recruiting and talent management to benefits, payroll, and core HR, honorees show how technology can improve employee effectiveness and turn human capital into a true driver of business performance.
Marketing & Sales Effectiveness
Recognizes organizations, teams, and individuals reshaping how businesses engage customers and grow revenue. Winners integrate marketing and sales strategies, apply data-driven insights, and deploy technologies such as automation, analytics, and omnichannel engagement to deliver smarter campaigns and stronger outcomes.
Next-Generation Customer Experience
Honors organizations, teams, and individuals transforming customer relationships while improving business performance. Winners anticipate needs, personalize interactions, and streamline engagement across touchpoints. From CRM and journey orchestration to CPQ, field service, and sales enablement, these leaders make it easier for customers to buy, connect, and succeed.
Tech Optimization and Modernization
Recognizes organizations, teams, and leaders driving clarity and scale by reducing technical debt, removing inefficiencies, and building modern foundations for growth. From cloud and ERP transformation to process mining, RPA, and integration, winners show how technology optimization fuels both efficiency and innovation.