The Innovation Awards
February 26, 2023 | 4 PM | MWC, Barcelona

The Innovation Awards

February 26, 2023 | 4 PM | MWC, Barcelona

We are again hosting and judging the Innovation Awards at ShowStoppers® @ MWC, the largest media reception during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

The awards will take place at the ShowStoppers event held on Sunday, February 26, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm inside the ShowStoppers media reception.

The Innovation Awards provide exhibitors at ShowStoppers @ MWC with an opportunity to showcase their leadership, ingenuity and innovation to an audience of key journalists from around the globe.

Only exhibitors at ShowStoppers @ MWC may apply for the Innovation Awards.

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See 2020 Winners and Press Release

Judges for the awards are renowned industry analysts who cover the gamut of technology sectors related to each ShowStoppers event.

Deadline for submitting online for an Innovation Award is 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Wednesday, February 25, 2023,

Benefits for Award Winners

The Categories

The Omdia Innovation Award will be given to a unique product that demonstrates creativity and vision through its design, ability to solve a problem, longevity and potential market opportunity.

All submissions will receive a certificate of participation at the Omdia Innovation Awards and Category.
Winners will receive an Omdia Innovation Award that can be displayed at your booth.
Award recognition is excellent for triggering “second-day” news stories during MWC 2023
Enhance your industry standing by affiliating your company with ShowStoppers and Omdia.
Omdia and ShowStoppers will produce and release a news release summary of all Award winners after MWC 2023.
ShowStoppers may elect to promote any or all awardees in its promotional activities before, during and after MWC 2023.
Photos and celebratory comments of Award winning managers, designers and tech creators may be used for promotion at future ShowStoppers events, promotional materials and product showcases.

The Categories

Award Submission Process

This year’s awards will recognize the most innovative products in the following categories:

Home & Personal Entertainment (includes AR, VR & gaming)
Smart Home & Robotics (includes drones and smart appliances)
Mobile Computing (includes cell phones, accessories and tablets)
Fitness, health and well-being (includes air quality sensors/sanitizers)
Productivity (includes work from home)
Portable power and outdoor solar utilities
Omdia Judges Choice Award

Award Submission Process

Continue and Apply

Award Submission Process

Exhibitors may submit up to three candidate products, technologies or services for Omdia Innovation awards.

Omdia and ShowStoppers agree to an embargo on any announcements which are NOT to be made public prior to 26 February 2023 during ShowStoppers @ MWC 2023.

After submission, ShowStoppers exhibitor Award applicants agree to accept and respond to questions from Omdia judges and to respond within 72 hours of communication . Alternately, a brief telephone call may be suggested at the judges’ discretion.

Omdia Judges will make their final decisions after evaluating all submissions in person at ShowStoppers @ MWC 2023. All awards will be distributed onsite.

Deadlines and Fees

Registration: $249 *

* Per product submitted

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Contact Us

ShowStoppers is not directly involved in the judging of the Innovation awards.

Please direct questions to:

Stuart Beaton
Director, Marketing
Informa Tech | Omdia
awards@showstoppers.com