2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award nominations open

Nominations for 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award is legally open, inviting leading technologies and solutions to enter the transparency space and recognized for successfully managing connected factories.

Named in honor of Joseph C. Belden, the visionary who helped create the first telephones and communications, the award celebrates innovations that push the boundaries and power the future. With more than 120 years of heritage behind it, the program showcases cutting-edge technology in all sectors, including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, and more.

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What’s new in 2026?

This year’s award has a greater focus on the IT/OT interface, recognizing solutions that bridge the gap between information technology and operational systems – a critical area of ​​modern corporate and business innovation.

Finalists and winners will receive exposure to industry leaders, networking opportunities, and marketing support to raise their profile. Past honorees have included companies that provide fault-tolerant computing and AI platforms that transform operations at scale.

Those who are eligible

To be eligible, nominees must be from small or medium-sized companies (at least $500 million in revenue) with products established after July 1, 2024, and serving at least one customer. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of industry expert judges, and finalists will be announced in April.

The deadline is coming up in a few days

The deadline for selection is February 13 – don’t miss this opportunity to check out the latest updates. Learn more and submit your choice on the official portal.