The Newsweek AI Impact Awards (the “AI Impact Awards”) seek to identify and recognize uniquely innovative AI solutions that solve critical business problems in different industry segments, or significantly advance capabilities. Recognition comes not from ideas, but from measurable IMPACT on business operations. 

AI Impact Awards Important Deadlines

Early bird: $699USD per entry - (for entries made between April 15, 2025 - June 27, 2025) OPEN
Regular deadline: $899USD per entry - (for entries made between June 28, 2025 - August 15, 2025)
Last chance: $999USD per entry - (for entries made between August 16 - September 30, 2025)

All prices are in United States Dollars (USD)

 

Judging begins on October 1. Finalists and winners will be announced in late October 2025.

Scroll down to meet our judges, read important details and FAQs!

Categories - Submit your entry now!

  • AI Impact in Brand & Retail
  • AI Impact in Cities
  • AI Impact in Customer Service
  • AI Impact in Finance
  • AI Impact in Healthcare
  • AI Impact in Marketing
  • AI Impact in Mobility
  • AI Impact in Science & Engineering
  • AI Impact in Sustainability
  • AI Impact in the Workplace
  • Best of - Most Innovative AI Technology or Service

Within each category, you will find several sub-categories to consider for entry.

Meet Our Judges

Bharat Krish

Chief Product Officer | Newsweek

Laurence Liew

Director of AI Innovation | AI Singapore

Craig Alexander

CTO, Technology Portfolio Lead | Commercial Bank of Dubai

Tracey Evans

Chief Information and Digital Officer | Virtus Health

Alvin Foo

Senior Vice President, Global Communications                                   Enterprise Services & Public Affairs | Citi

Krishnan Menon

Managing Director | R/GA Southeast Asia

Arif Rajab

General Manager, Singapore                           Senior Vice President, Integrated Media | Weber Shandwick

Sidone Thomas

CTO and Corporate Services Officer | St John of God Healthcare

Important Details

Entries must be for original work completed between 1 January 2024 – 1 January 2025, and should clearly show the impact of that work on the applicant’s organization, product, or individual performance through concrete measurements and outcomes. An entry can be entered in several categories. If work is entered in multiple categories, it is eligible to win multiple times. Newsweek reserves the right to move any entry to another category at Newsweek’s sole discretion. To be eligible for consideration, each entry must be submitted with the appropriate entry fee. An entry will not be judged unless the fee has been paid in full by the entry deadline.

Winning entries will be selected via a panel of expert judges led by Marcus Weldon, AI Scientist and former President of Bell Labs. The panel shall select award recipients based on the entrant’s ability to clearly show and communicate how they have used AI technology to solve critical business problems in different industry segments, or significantly advance capabilities and can show measurable impact on business operations. 

Finalists and Winners will be announced in late October 2025 and will be published on Newsweek.com and other Newsweek outlets. Winners will be invited (one complimentary Summit ticket) to attend the AI Impact Summit APAC in December 2025 as a guest of Newsweek. 

Find the complete terms and conditions here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I submit an entry?​

Visit the Newsweek AI Impact Awards website to start your submission (will hyperlink once public). ​

Can I enter more than one category?​

Yes, you can enter your work in as many categories as you feel appropriate, and the entry will be judged separately for each category it is entered.​

Which category(ies) should I enter?​

Newsweek AI Impact Awards covers several verticals and categories so as to allow applicants to choose the category(ies) that best fits their work. An entry can be entered in several categories. If work is entered in multiple categories, it is eligible to win multiple times. Newsweek reserves the right to move entries to other categories if appropriate.​

What if a juror on the judges panel is from my company?​

If there is a juror from your company on the panel, we will recuse them from judging the category you submitted for. You can still apply.

How do I know if I won?​

You will receive an email from events@newsweek.com if you won. Judging begins on October 1 and will extend through the month of October 2025. Finalists and winners will be announced in late October 2025.

Do you have to be based in the United States to enter?​

No, this is a global program and entries from around the world will be considered.​

Does the entry need to be in English?​

We encourage you to enter an English version of your materials. All materials will be reviewed by an English-speaking judge, who will use Google Translate if necessary, in their decision making process.​

Do you have to pay an entry fee for every submission?​

Yes, you will be charged an entry fee for every subcategory submitted. Price will vary based on the date you enter.​

What form of payment is accepted?​

You can pay via credit card. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted at checkout.

Even if I don't win, can I still be profiled (organic media) on Newsweek.com?

Yes! Our edit team will be following the awards entries and will be in touch if something you write in your application catches their eye.

 

Additional questions? Send us an email at events@newsweek.com