Leadership & Impact Awards

Honoring the people and teams powering the future of technology.

For 40 years, the CODiE Awards have celebrated the most innovative technology products, platforms, and services. While products showcase innovation, it’s the people behind them who make true progress possible.

The CODiE Leadership & Impact Awards shine a spotlight on the executives, teams, and rising leaders whose vision, creativity, and leadership drive the future of technology.

Why Nominate?

For Winners:

Recognition as a top leader in your field
Career visibility and advancement
Features in CODiE promotional campaigns

For Companies:

Demonstrates the strength of your people behind the products
Enhances employer brand and talent recruitment
Provides a competitive marketing and investor differentiator

2026 Leadership Awards Timetable

Regular Nominations

SEP 1-OCT 9

Late Nominations

OCT 10-30

First Round Review

NOV 9-20

Panel Review

NOV 23-DEC 4

Winners Announced

DEC 16

2026 Award Categories

Nominations will be open September 1–October 30, 2026.

Customer Success Leader of the Year

Recognizes an executive who has redefined how organizations drive customer adoption, satisfaction, and long-term value.

People & Culture Leader of the Year

Honors a leader who has built exceptional workplace culture by prioritizing inclusion, engagement, and talent development.

Startup Leader of the Year

Celebrates a founder or executive of a company under five years old who is setting the pace for innovation in their sector.

Digital Transformation Leader of the Year

Recognizes a leader who has successfully driven enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives that deliver measurable, lasting impact.

EdTech Leader of the Year

Honors an individual whose leadership has significantly advanced learning outcomes and educational innovation through technology.

AI Leader of the Year

Recognizes a leader who is responsibly advancing artificial intelligence strategy and innovation with measurable impact on business or society.

Breakthrough Leader of the Year

Celebrates an emerging leader (35 or under) who has demonstrated exceptional potential, innovation, and early career impact in the technology industry.

Women in Tech Leadership Award

Honors a woman whose leadership is driving innovation, growth, and equity across the technology sector.

Eligibility & Pricing

Eligibility Requirements

Open to individuals and teams across all sectors recognized by the CODiE Awards.
Teams may represent multiple departments.
Open to startups, mid-sized, and large enterprises.

Nomination Fees

CODiE Participant: $395
Non-Participant: $695
Volume Discount: 10% off for 3+ leadership nominations from the same organization.
Late Fee: $200/entry for submissions in the final 3 weeks.