SSON Intelligent Automation Impact Awards

#SSONAwards

The SSON Intelligent Automation Impact Awards are designed to acknowledge and celebrate organizations that have successfully planned, launched, executed, and reaped tangible results from an automation program - and in turn should be acknowledged for their successes, by way of bestowing a Best in Class Center of Excellence (CoE) Impact Award, Most Innovative Automation Project Impact Award, or an Outstanding Automation Project Impact Award to the teams responsible for said achievements.

Not only will the winners receive a trophy and bragging rights but, as an added bonus, each finalist will receive 1 free pass to attend IA Week. For more information on the SSON Impact Awards, view the Awards Brochure HERE or email Jules Miller at Jules.Miller@iqpc.com

2024 Timeline:

[Extended - Final Deadline!] Applications Due: May 3, 2024
Finalist Announcement: May 6, 2024
Winners Announcement: June 25, 2024 - at the Intelligent Automation Week conference taking place in Dallas, as well post-event via various outbound communication channels. 

Impact Awards Categories

Best in Class Center of Excellence (CoE) Impact Award Application

Most Innovative Automation Project Impact Award Application

Outstanding Automation Project Impact Award Application

Awards Judges

Awards FAQs

Q: Where can I download the application forms?

A: You may access the application forms by following the links of the Awards categories above at SSON Impact Awards or email Jules Miller at Jules.Miller@iqpc.com

Q: How do I submit the application forms?

A: Please e-mail Jules.Miller@iqpc.com with your completed application(s). Please read the application thoroughly for instructions on how to properly label your application email.

Q: Is there any cost involved for awards submission?

A: There is no cost, or prerequisite requirements to enter the awards. All companies, regardless of automation maturity stages are encouraged to apply for an award.

Q: How many categories am I able to apply for?

A: Organizations can submit applications for two categories per company, yet only one entry per category.

Q: How will our project be judged?

A: Your project will be judged on 3 distinct methods:

1. Key Factors (20%) - Describe the business challenge, objectives, or opportunity you were facing.
2. Execution Overview (40%) - Discuss your approach, project timeline, ROI timeline, and collaboration. 
3. Proven Results & Business Impact (40%) - Applicants will be asked to provide a detailed account of the proven results and business impact their automation program provided its organization.

Q: If I’m a finalist, what does SSON require of me?

A: As a finalist, a representative of your company must be available to attend the Intelligent Automation Week awards reception in person on Tuesday, June 25th. If your company is selected as a winner, you must be prepared to give a 2 minute speech onstage during the awards ceremony.

Q: When is the deadline to submit an award?

A: Your submission is due by May 3, 2024. After this date, delayed submissions will NOT be accepted in order to give our judges ample time to review all applications.

Q: How will I know if I’ve been nominated as a finalist?

A: Finalists will be announced on May 6, 2024. Finalist winners will be emailed directly to confirm their achievement. You can also find the announcement on SSON’s website, LinkedIn, or you can email Jules.Miller@iqpc.com if you have any questions.

Q: Can I get feedback on my application from the judges?

A: To promote fairness, integrity of the awards, and the privacy of the judges, we do not share the results of the awards. No feedback, notes, or comparisons are available to you.

Q: I am a finalist in multiple categories! Do I get a free pass for each time I've been nominated?

A: Each company will receive only one free ticket regardless of the number of categories they have been nominated in. All other representatives you wish to bring must purchase a pass to the Intelligent Automation Week conference.