The Edison Awards
Our innovation awards honor the trailblazers creating breakthrough products that transform how people live, work, and play. These aren’t just innovations, they’re the solutions defining our future.
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for a 2027 Edison Award
The Edison Awards are among the world’s leading innovation awards, recognizing excellence in product and service innovation across industries. Since 1987, the Awards have celebrated innovators whose products, services, and technologies solve meaningful problems, create value, and make an impact.
From emerging companies to established global brands, the Edison Awards recognize innovative products and services across a wide range of categories, including technology, health and medical, engineering, consumer solutions, sustainability, software, manufacturing, transportation, and more.
The Edison Awards honors market-ready innovations and the global community of innovators driving them forward. Inspired by the ingenuity of Thomas Edison, we champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, and impact, ensuring that today’s solutions ignite tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Get to know the new technologies, services, and consumer breakthroughs that have been submitted in this year’s innovation competition, from health and medical biotech to materials science, green energy transition, and AI-driven advancements.
THE 2026 Edison Awards—April 15-16 | Fort Myers, FL
Innovators from diverse industries and backgrounds gathered this month to recognize groundbreaking market solutions, exchange insights, and connect with a global community committed to turning ambition into real-world impact.
THE edison Achievement Award Honorees
The Edison Achievement Award, recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to innovation and human-centered design throughout their career and the positive impact, value, and influence they’ve had on existing and emerging markets.
Rihanna is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has reshaped beauty and fashion through her innovative, inclusive brands. Her ventures set new standards for diversity and helped build a multi-billion-dollar business empire. A multi-Grammy-winning artist, she has turned her music success into a platform for global brand leadership.
A transformative leader, Adam Silver has redefined the NBA through innovation, global expansion, and a steadfast commitment to social responsibility. Under his leadership, the league has embraced technology, championed player empowerment, and set new standards for sports as a force for positive change.
2026 Edison Achievement Award™ Honoree
Artist, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist
Rihanna is a globally influential entrepreneur and businesswoman, known for transforming the beauty and fashion industries with her inclusive, boundary-pushing brands. As the founder of Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Savage X Fenty, she has built an empire centered on innovation, access, and representation. A celebrated musician with multiple Grammys, she has leveraged her artistic success into powerhouse global brands and philanthropy that redefine what modern celebrity entrepreneurship can look like.
2026 Edison Achievement Award™ Honoree
Commissioner, National Basketball Association (NBA)
A transformative leader, Adam Silver has redefined the NBA through innovation, global expansion, and a steadfast commitment to social responsibility. Under his leadership, the league has embraced technology, championed player empowerment, and set new standards for sports as a force for positive change.
Our annual celebration kicks off on Wednesday, April 15th and extends through Thursday, April 16th in Fort Myers, Florida. Join us at this captivating event celebrating extraordinary new innovations.
Award Highlights
Innovators from diverse industries and backgrounds gather in one place to recognize groundbreaking market solutions, exchange insights, and connect with a global community committed to turning ambition into real-world impact.
Why Companies Choose The Edison Awards
Gain early visibility, attract customers and investors, and grow within a global innovation network.
“Winning a Gold Edison Award is an incredible honor and a proud moment for our team at Cleo…This award is a powerful validation of the years of innovation, engineering, and perseverance that went into making the Dronut a reality. We’re thrilled to be recognized among the world’s most forward-thinking companies.”
Founder & CEO, Cleo Robotics
Stand out in your category, build industry credibility, and accelerate strategic partnerships.
Align your brand with cutting-edge innovation and connect with tomorrow’s market leaders.
“Winning a Gold Edison Award is an incredible honor and a proud moment for our team at Cleo…This award is a powerful validation of the years of innovation, engineering, and perseverance that went into making the Dronut a reality. We’re thrilled to be recognized among the world’s most forward-thinking companies.”
Founder & CEO, Cleo Robotics
Submit your innovation through our streamlined process and launch your journey toward global recognition.
Winners are announced in March and can continue leveraging the excitement of your win to spotlight your innovation and rise above the competition.
For four decades, the Edison Awards have recognized innovative products, services, and technologies that create meaningful value and impact. Explore the categories, find the right fit, and enter your new innovation for recognition.
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