2026 Cloud Computing Excellence Awards

Apply Today for the 2026 Excellence in Cloud Computing Awards

16th Annual Program Recognizing Real-World Innovation in the Cloud

Cloud computing has fundamentally transformed how organizations deliver applications, manage data, ensure security, and scale their operations. Even as the technology matures, its adoption continues to outpace expectations—driving innovation across virtually every industry.

Now in its 16th year, the **Cloud Computing Excellence Awards** from Cloud Computing Magazine and TMCnet honor the solutions providers delivering meaningful, measurable results through cloud-based technologies. These awards spotlight companies whose offerings have helped clients solve real business challenges, drive efficiency, and unlock new opportunities.

Winners will be selected based on submitted case studies/client success stories that clearly demonstrate how a client has benefited after implementing the nominated cloud solution. TMCnet's editors and judges will review each success story for evidence of business improvements—such as increased performance, cost savings, scalability, or agility.

To apply, submit a case study that includes:

  • Background on the client organization and their specific challenges
  • Why your cloud-based solution was chosen
  • Implementation details
  • The results post-deployment

Show us how your cloud solution made a difference—and earn recognition as a 2026 Cloud Computing Excellence Award winner.

Exclusive Benefits for Award-Winning Companies:

  • Year-Round Marketing Support for Your Winning Solution
    • You get unlimited license to award logos
    • Add Award logo to your social media profiles, client newsletters, website, marketing brochures, sales presentations, emails, promotional items, trade show booth, annual report, business cards, etc.
  • Increased Visibility on Generative AI Platforms like ChatGPT
    • Appear more prominently on ChatGPT, Gemini and other Generative AI platforms
    • AI tools value awards and other 3rd party endorsements in their results
  • Validation from Highly-Respected 3rd Party Source
    • Highlighted as an award winner in TMCnet and Cloud Computing magazine online feature story
    • Announced as an award winner via press release
  • Positive Publicity Boost for Your Solution and Brand
    • Featured in extensive social media campaign across all TMC and TMCnet platforms
    • Provided award press kit to inform clients, prospects and media of your achievement
  • Increased Inbound Inquiries for Your Sales Team
    • Your presence on the list of winners could be just what you need to land on more high value RFPs
  • Positive Recognition for Your Hard-Working Product Teams
    • Earning a Product of the Year Award shows appreciation and increases company morale
The Cloud Computing Excellence Awards are based on specific solutions and deployments. As such, multiple submissions from one company are accepted.

Early Bird Deadline: October 8 - Processing fee $899
Final Deadline: October 28 - Processing fee $999

Cloud Computing Excellence Award winners will be announced in December 2026 and published on TMCnet and Cloud Computing Magazine online.

Questions? Please contact The TMC Awards Team.

*Specific client information must be included in your nomination, but can be omitted from final published announcement upon request.