The 2026 SuperNova Award Applications Are Now Open

The wait is over — applications for the 2026 SuperNova Awards are officially open.

Now in its sixteenth year, the SuperNova Awards celebrate early adopters and bold leaders who are redefining digital business. This prestigious program shines a spotlight on the teams and organizations that don’t just talk about transformation — they deliver it.

From AI-powered decision-making to modernized enterprise platforms, SuperNova winners demonstrate measurable impact, scalable innovation, and real-world results.

🗓 Deadline for submissions: June 19, 2026

Who Should Apply?

Are you:

• Leading a breakthrough AI or data initiative?
• Reinventing customer or employee experiences?
• Modernizing core systems to unlock growth?
• Driving measurable outcomes through digital transformation?

If you or someone you know has transformed their organization using disruptive technology, we encourage you to apply.

👉 Submit your nomination here.

Looking for inspiration? Explore the archive of past finalists and winners to see what makes a compelling SuperNova case study.

Important Dates

• June 19, 2026 - Deadline for submissions
• July 29, 2026 - Finalists announced
• August 3, 2026 - Voting opens to the public
• August 28, 2026 - Polls close for voting
• October 28, 2026 - Winners announced at the SuperNova Awards Gala Dinner at Connected Enterprise (CCE)

Why Apply?

SuperNova recognition brings:

• Industry visibility and peer recognition
• Validation from leading technology analysts and judges
• A VIP invitation to Constellation’s Connected Enterprise 2026
• Potential speaking opportunities
• Celebration at the SuperNova Awards Gala Dinner

How Winners Are Chosen

Applications are reviewed by technology thought leaders, analysts, and journalists selected for their futurist mindset and ability to separate substance from hype.

Judges evaluate submissions against rigorous criteria, looking for:

• Measurable business outcomes
• Clear innovation and differentiation
• Scalability and repeatability
• Lessons other enterprises can replicate

If your project can inspire others, it will stand out.

2026 Award 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 and individuals that support policies and technologies to manage how personal information is used, strategies for effective compliance, and privacy best practices. Cybersecurity will include the full spectrum of cybersecurity products and services. This category also includes solutions that address the issues of digital and AI ethics, and the impact of AI on society.

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.

Help Us Spread the Word

Tag @Constellationr on X and LinkedIn and use #SuperNova2026 to share your application or encourage others to apply.

Ready to showcase your innovation?

Submit your SuperNova Award nomination before June 19, 2026. Before submitting your case study, be sure to review previous winners and finalists on our website here.