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.

Entries must be for original work completed between 1 January 2025 – 1 January 2026, 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. 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. 

Find the complete terms and conditions here.

How do I submit an entry?
Visit the Newsweek AI Impact Awards website to start your submission. ​

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 in October. Finalists and winners will be announced in early November 2026.

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