Celebrating real people who made a real impact. Celebrating real people who made a real impact.
A look back at a bold jump forward. The 2025 Innovate Awards, a celebration honoring visionaries who blaze new trails at the speed of 5G.
Congratulations to this year’s Innovate Awards winners.
We put our most innovative customers in the spotlight at our 4th annual Innovate Awards.
From tech firms to school districts, join us in celebrating these innovators who have made outstanding achievements in their industries and communities.
Innovation in community.
Recognizing leaders who find creative ways to serve their communities.
1st place: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). 1st place: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
At UNLV’s commercial kitchen laboratory, connected equipment, displays, and apps work together to accelerate service, reduce waste, and elevate customer experience.
2nd place: Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. 2nd place: Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.
Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute leads the nation with the first real-world deployment of variable speed limits to enhance safety and efficiency through innovation.
3rd place: St. Vrain Valley School District Innovation Center. 3rd place: St. Vrain Valley School District Innovation Center.
A student team from St. Vrain Valley School launched over 300 drones in spectacular shows enjoyed by more than 200,000 spectators—proving these students aren’t just learning STEM, they’re leading it.
Innovation in employee enablement.
Recognizing trailblazers who find new ways to bring out the best in their teams.
1st place: Axis Energy Services. 1st place: Axis Energy Services.
A smarter, safer energy future is emerging, powered by reliable connectivity that enables predictive maintenance, hazard prevention, and advanced cybersecurity.
2nd place: The Jewish Board of Family & Children’s Services. 2nd place: The Jewish Board of Family & Children’s Services.
An AI-powered platform gives therapists and crisis responders secure, remote access to critical tools and improves mental health outcomes from virtually anywhere.
3rd place: Amdocs. 3rd place: Amdocs.
Amdocs upgraded connectivity for its 25,000 global employees, enabling full-speed remote work to save $500,000 annually and boost productivity by 15%.
Innovation in customer experience.
Recognizing innovators who deliver a truly human brand experience.
1st place: Tractor Supply Co. 1st place: Tractor Supply Co.
As the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., Tractor Supply Company transforms customer experience with AI, mobile apps, and tools that empower 52,000 team members to deliver legendary service nationwide.
2nd place: Fleet Feet. 2nd place: Fleet Feet.
Fleet Feet uses 3D foot scanning and dynamic pressure mapping to deliver precise measurements and gait analysis to ensure comfort and performance for over eight million runners and walkers.
3rd place: Wayfield Foods. 3rd place: Wayfield Foods.
This 10-store grocery chain leverages a cloud communication platform for remote management, inventory control, and AI-powered antitheft monitoring to create a faster, safer shopping experience.
Innovation in industry.
Recognizing pioneers who challenge the status quo in their respective industries.
1st place: Cisco. 1st place: Cisco.
Cisco blends AI and mobile connectivity to enable secure access from virtually anywhere—accelerating decisions, reducing costs, and driving supplier innovation.
2nd place: Metropolitan Family Services. 2nd place: Metropolitan Family Services.
Peacekeepers use smartphones and tablets to monitor social media and defuse high-risk situations and contribute to major reductions in arrests, injuries, and violence.
3rd place: Ericsson. 3rd place: Ericsson.
Ericsson replaces traditional
Malcolm Gladwell Tipping Point recipient.
This special designation honors trailblazers who have challenged the status quo and sparked transformative change within their organizations through strategic pivots, innovative ideas, and bold actions.
South Walton Mosquito District. South Walton Mosquito District.
Drone technology has cut treatment time and reduced chemical use, setting a new standard for smart, sustainable mosquito control that protects public health and ecosystems.