2026 Unified Communications Excellence Awards

Awarded to Leading UC Solutions Providers Since 2007...

Now Accepting Entries: 19th Annual Unified Communications Excellence Awards

Unified communications is more than a convenience — it’s a mission-critical tool for modern business. From voice, video, and messaging to integrated collaboration and contact center solutions, the ability to connect people and platforms seamlessly has become essential to productivity, customer experience, and business agility.

The 19th Annual Unified Communications Excellence Awards honor the providers delivering standout innovation, performance, and real-world results in UC technologies. Whether your solution powers hybrid work, streamlines communication across channels, or integrates AI-driven intelligence into daily workflows, we want to hear your story.

To be considered, applicants must submit a *case study or client success story* demonstrating the positive business outcomes your client experienced after implementing your unified communications product or service. Submissions should include:

  • Background on the client organization and its communications challenges
  • Why your solution was selected and how it was implemented
  • The results achieved — including measurable improvements in efficiency, user experience, collaboration, or cost savings

If your UC solution is helping customers work smarter, collaborate better, and stay connected — this is your chance to get recognized.

Exclusive Benefits for Award-Winning Companies:

  • Increased Visibility on Generative AI Platforms like ChatGPT
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    • 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 INTERNET TELEPHONY 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

  • Year-Round Marketing Support for Your Winning Solution

    • You get unlimited license to award logos

    • Add Award logo to your website, social media profiles, client newsletters, promotional items, marketing brochures, sales presentations, emails, trade show booth, annual report, business cards, etc.

  • 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

To be considered for a 2026 Unified Communications Excellence Award, please submit your case study in the "marketing collateral" section of the entry form.

Awards will be separated and judged in two categories: UC Service Provider and UC Product/Solution Manufacturer.

Thank you and Good Luck.

SAVE! Early Bird Deadline: September 28 - $695 processing fee
Final Deadline: October 23 - $795 processing fee

Winners to be announced in December 2026.

Questions? Please contact The TMC Awards Team

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